EV cable holders, hooks and tidies keep your Type 2 connector off the wet ground, route the cable cleanly along the wall, and stop the connector pins corroding from kerbside grit. £20-40 spend, immediate practical value, and the cleanest visual upgrade you can make to a wallbox install.
Why you need one
When not charging, the cable connector typically:
- Sits on the floor, picking up grit, water and salt.
- Hangs from the wallbox, stretching the strain-relief over years.
- Drapes across the driveway, becoming a trip hazard for guests and family.
A wall holder fixes all three. The connector docks securely on the holder, the cable hangs from a hook above (or coils on a separate organiser), the floor stays clear.
Holder types we stock
- Type 2 dock holder — branded plastic dock that the Type 2 connector clicks into. Holds the connector vertical, pins down. The cleanest look. £20-40.
- Universal wall hook — simple metal hook, accepts any cable. £8-15. Cheap, effective.
- Magnetic cable holster — magnetic plate attaches to wallbox; cable holster mounts magnetically. Easy to remove. £25-40.
- Retractable cable reel — cable winds back in automatically when not in use. Premium option. £80-150.
- Cable tidy spring-arm — keeps the cable up off the ground while charging. £25-50.
Type 2 dock — the most popular
The Type 2 dock holder is the cleanest visual answer. Mounts to the wall ~5-10cm below the wallbox or near the parking spot. The connector pushes in, latches, and is held vertical with the pins facing down — preventing rain ingress and keeping the contact pins protected. £20-40 typical.
Cable tidy / spring-arm
For cables that get heavy use, a spring-loaded cable tidy holds the cable above the ground while charging. The cable runs through the spring arm, up to the wallbox. Reduces strain on the wallbox's cable gland and keeps the cable off concrete. £25-50.
Retractable reel — premium option
A retractable cable reel mounts on the wall and winds the cable back in automatically when released. Looks like an industrial pneumatic-hose reel. Premium aesthetic, premium price. £80-150 for a quality reel; cheaper ones tend to fail within a year. Best for tethered wallboxes where the cable is permanently attached.
Mounting
Most holders mount with two or four masonry/wood screws. Mount level and at a height that doesn't strain the cable when docked — typically the connector should sit ~30-60cm below the wallbox. Sealed plastic plugs included on most products to plug the screws holes against rain ingress.
Pairing
If the holder is for a tethered wallbox, you don't need a separate cable bag — the cable lives on the wall. If you also use the cable for public charging, pair the wall holder with a cable bag for boot transport.
Wall mounting brackets
For wallboxes that don't ship with their own wall mount, see our dedicated wall mounting bracket range — different product, mounts the wallbox itself.
What we stock
- Type 2 plug and cable holders (universal Type 2 dock).
- EV cable tidy spring-arms.
- EV cable reels for tethered wallboxes.
- Type 1 plug and cable holders for legacy Type 1 vehicles.
- Wall hooks and magnetic holsters.
Free UK delivery over £50. 3-year warranty on every product.