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.
topical-authority-2026 · 6 min
EV Charging Cable for Caravan: How to Use Your Campsite Hook-Up
A Type 2-to-Commando cable is all you need to charge your EV at a UK campsite EHU point. Here's what to expect from the power supply, how to avoid tripping t...
topical-authority-2026 · 6 min
Replacement EV Charging Cable: How to Find Your Exact Like-for-Like
Lost, stolen or worn-out cable? Decode your old spec, confirm the right connector, and order an exact replacement EV charging cable with next-day delivery.
Car Guides · 6 min
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Charging Cable: The Complete UK Guide
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV uses a Type 1 (SAE J1772) charging inlet, not the Type 2 connector that dominates UK public charging today. That single fact is t
Car Guides · 6 min
Mercedes EQ Charging Cable: Which One Does Your Model Actually Need?
Every Mercedes EQ uses a Type 2 inlet: but what goes into that inlet depends entirely on which EQ you drive. The EQA, EQB, and EQE all support 11kW three-phase
Car Guides · 6 min
Audi e-tron Charging Cable: Which One Do You Actually Need?
Audi electric cars (whether you drive a Q4 e-tron, e-tron GT or Q8 e-tron) all share the same Type 2 (IEC 62196-2) AC inlet. But they don't all charge at the
Car Guides · 6 min
Polestar Charging Cable: Which Type 2 Cable Does Your Polestar Need?
Every Polestar sold in the UK (the 2, the 3, and the 4) uses a Type 2 inlet and leaves the factory without a Mode 3 charging cable in the boot. That means the
Car Guides · 6 min
MG EV Charging Cable: Which One Do You Need? (UK Guide)
Every MG EV uses a Type 2 inlet, but the right cable depends on your trim. Here's what MG4 and MG ZS EV owners need to know.
Car Guides · 6 min
Volkswagen ID Charging Cable: Which Type 2 Cable Does Every ID Model Need?
All VW ID models share an 11kW three-phase onboard charger and a Type 2 inlet. Here's how to pick the right cable length and phase for your model.
Car Guides · 6 min
Hyundai Ioniq Charging Cable: Type 2 Guide for Ioniq 5, 6, and 9
All Ioniq models use the same 32A 3-phase Type 2 cable. Here's the 11kW charging truth, rear-right port implications, V2L adapter guide, and Ioniq 9 note.
Car Guides · 6 min
Kia EV6 and EV9 Charging Cable: Type 2 Guide for UK Owners
EV6 and EV9 both need 32A 3-phase Type 2 for 11kW AC charging. Here's the V2L adapter truth, 800V DC context, and cable length guide for Kia EVs.
Car Guides · 6 min
BMW EV Charging Cable: Type 2 Guide for i3, i4, iX and More
Every UK BMW EV uses Type 2: including the i3 (not Type 1). Here's the model-by-model spec table, 11kW vs 7.4kW explained, and the right cable to buy.
Car Guides · 6 min
Nissan Leaf Charging Cable: Type 1 or Type 2? The Complete UK Guide
Pre-2018 Leaf needs Type 1. Post-2018 needs Type 2. Here's the definitive year-by-year chart, CHAdeMO facts, and exactly which cable to buy for your Leaf.