Volume IV · Issue 02 · Spring 2026

The Journal

Engineering notes, material studies, field reports and essays on the slow domestication of the kilowatt-hour. Published when we have something worth saying.

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70 entries

Accessories · 6 min

EV Charging Cable Locks and Theft Prevention: The UK Driver's Guide

EV cable theft patterns, lock types, cable diameter specs, the tethered trade-off, and insurance, the complete anti-theft guide for UK EV drivers.

Jake Wardle · 14 August 2026

Accessories · 6 min

EV Charging Cable Bags and Storage: How to Choose the Right One

EV cable bags explained: size guide by cable length, correct coiling method, IP ratings, and boot storage tips for UK drivers.

Jake Wardle · 13 August 2026

Accessories · 6 min

EV Cable Holders and Wall Mounts: Everything You Need to Know

Wall-mounted EV cable holders explained: holster types, weatherproof materials, the connector-down rule, and install height, all in one place.

Jake Wardle · 12 August 2026

Accessories · 6 min

EV Charging Cable Accessories: The Complete Guide for UK Drivers

Cable holders, bags, locks, outdoor sockets, and RCDs explained, the complete EV charging accessories guide for UK drivers.

Jake Wardle · 11 August 2026

topical-authority-2026 · 6 min

EV Charging at a Trade Workshop or Site: Using Your Commando Socket

Workshop or site already has a Commando socket? You may already have everything you need to charge an EV. Here's which cable fits and how fast you'll charge.

Jake Wardle · 10 August 2026

topical-authority-2026 · 6 min

EV Cable Extension: Can You Use One?

Extending an EV charging cable depends entirely on whether you use a granny charger or a wallbox, the rules are completely different for each. Here's what yo...

Jake Wardle · 9 August 2026

topical-authority-2026 · 6 min

What EV cable should you keep in your boot?

Keep a 5 m Type 2 to Type 2 cable in your boot and you can charge at almost any public AC post in the UK. Here is everything you need to choose right.

Jake Wardle · 8 August 2026

topical-authority-2026 · 6 min

Charging an EV Without a Driveway: Every UK Option Explained

Nearly half of UK households have no driveway. Here is every realistic EV charging route for on-street parkers, with the legal and cable facts most guides skip.

Jake Wardle · 7 August 2026

Granny Chargers · 6 min

Granny Charger as Emergency Backup: What It Will and Won't Do

Your wallbox is down or you're away from home. A granny charger can rescue you: here's the honest overnight maths, the socket checks, and when to use one.

Jake Wardle · 6 August 2026

Connector Types · 6 min

Type 2 to Schuko Cable: The Complete UK Driver's Guide

Planning to charge your EV in Europe from a standard wall socket? A Type 2 to Schuko cable is the link between your car's Type 2 inlet and the CEE 7/4 Schuko so

Jake Wardle · 5 August 2026

Connector Types · 6 min

Type 2 to Commando Cable Explained: Blue 16A, Red 32A and What You Actually Need

If you have spotted a blue Commando socket at a campsite hook-up point, a marina berth, or an outdoor event and wondered whether you can plug your electric car

Jake Wardle · 4 August 2026

topical-authority-2026 · 6 min

Charging Your EV in Europe: The Complete Schuko Cable Guide

Your UK granny charger won't work on the Continent. This guide explains exactly which cable you need for Schuko sockets, campsites, and every country from Fr...

Jake Wardle · 3 August 2026