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.
Connector Types · 6 min
Every EV Connector Type Used in the UK: All 8 Explained
Eight EV connector types are in use on UK roads today. We explain all of them: with a full comparison table, prevalence data, and an honest cable-purchase ve...
Comparisons · 6 min
Mode 2 vs Mode 3 Charging Explained
Mode 2 uses a domestic socket with an in-cable safety device. Mode 3 uses a dedicated wallbox or AC charge point. Here's what that means in practice.
Comparisons · 6 min
Tethered vs Untethered Charger: Which Wallbox Should You Choose?
Tethered or untethered wallbox? We explain cable length lock-in, theft trade-offs, public charging realities, and total cost, so you choose right first time.
Granny Chargers · 6 min
What Is a Granny Charger? The Complete Guide to Mode 2 EV Cables
A granny charger plugs your EV into a standard 13A socket. Here's how Mode 2 cables work, how fast they charge, and the safety risks worth knowing.
Connector Types · 6 min
What Is CHAdeMO Charging? A Plain-English Guide for UK Drivers
CHAdeMO is a DC rapid-charging standard on older UK EVs. Learn which cars use it, why there's no cable to buy, and what you actually need for everyday charging.
Comparisons · 6 min
CCS vs Type 2 Explained: What's the Difference and Which Cable Do You Need?
CCS and Type 2 are not two competing standards. They are two halves of the same system: AC for everyday charging, DC for rapid. Here's how they work together.
Connector Types · 6 min
What Is a Type 1 Charging Cable?
A Type 1 cable uses the SAE J1772 standard, five pins, single-phase, legacy in the UK. Here's which cars need one and what cable to buy for British charge po...
Connector Types · 6 min
What Is a Type 2 Charging Cable?
A Type 2 cable is the UK and European standard for AC charging, seven pins, defined in IEC 62196-2, fits every post-2018 UK EV. Here's what each pin does and...
Comparisons · 6 min
Type 1 vs Type 2 EV Charging Cable: What's the Difference?
Two connector types, one decision. This comparison covers pin count, standards, UK car compatibility, and the single-phase ceiling that Type 1 owners need to...
Buying Guides · 6 min
Which EV Charging Cable Do I Need?
Nearly every EV sold new in the UK uses the same connector. But there are still four decisions to get right. This guide walks you through each one.
Buying Guides · 12 min
The best home chargers of 2026, tested
Our buyers spent three months living with every major UK wallbox. Here's the definitive ranking: and the one we wouldn't recommend at any price.
Field Notes · 6 min
The quiet revolution of the home wallbox
When we set out to design the Arc Wallbox, the brief was almost embarrassingly simple: a customer should be able to forget it exists.Designing for absenceMos...