Socketed Home Charger: The Full Kit Cost With a Type 2 Cable
The Short Answer
A socketed charger needs a cable before it charges anything. In Shadow Black the socketed Evec VecGO 2.0 is £289.00 and our 5m Type 2 cable is £89.00, so you pay three hundred and seventy-eight pounds to plug in. The tethered VecGO 2.0 in the same colour is £339.00 with its 5m cable already fitted, which is thirty-nine pounds less. Socketed only comes out ahead if you already own a cable or need a different length.
The Basket, Added Up
Comparing the two sticker prices and stopping there is easy to do. The socketed unit has a universal Type 2 socket, so the cable is a separate purchase. The tethered unit comes with a 5m Type 2 cable on a wall holster. Both charge at 7.4kW single phase and both are rated IP65 and IK10, so the extra money on the socketed side buys a cable and nothing else.
| Set-up (Shadow Black) | Charger | Cable | What you pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Socketed VecGO plus our Type 2 cable | £289.00 | 5m £89.00 | Three hundred and seventy-eight pounds |
| Tethered VecGO | £339.00 | 5m, fitted | £339.00 |
Colour moves the figures. The other four colours cost £311.00 for the socketed charger and £363.00 for the tethered one. Choose any of them and the tethered unit still comes out cheaper than a socketed one with a new cable.
What the Cable Costs at Other Lengths
The tethered VecGO has a 5m lead and that is the length you get. A socketed charger lets you choose. Our Type 2 cable also comes in 7.5m at £119.00 and 10m at £143.00. If your car parks well away from the wall unit, a longer cable on a socketed charger is the way to do it. Our cable length guide helps you pick between the three.
The cable is rated at 32A single phase, up to 7.4kW, which matches the charger, so it will not hold the charger back. It has locking connectors on both ends and IP65 rated connectors that are weatherproof for outdoor use.
Type 2 EV Charging Cable
Who Is Still Better Off With Socketed
The extra cost disappears in a few situations:
- You already own a Type 2 cable. The socketed VecGO is then the cheaper buy, and you do not pay for a second lead.
- Your car parks more than 5m from the wall. A 7.5m or 10m cable solves what a fixed 5m lead cannot.
- Two drivers share one charger and each brings a cable. Nobody argues over whose lead is on the wall.
- You want to take the cable indoors. The wall keeps only a socket, and a worn cable can be replaced without touching the charger.
The socketed unit is built for this: charging runs through a universal Type 2 socket, so you can use your own cable and swap it later if you need to.
Evec VecGO 2.0 Socketed
Who Should Pay for Tethered
One car, one parking space within 5m of the wall and no cable of your own: buy the tethered VecGO. The cable hangs on its wall holster, there is nothing to keep in the boot and nothing to forget before a long drive. Both versions carry the same warranty of 3 years, so the cheaper basket gives up nothing there.
Our earlier post on tethered vs untethered chargers covers daily use. This one adds the cost. If you are still choosing between brands and features, choosing a home EV charger sets out what to weigh up.
Evec VecGO 2.0 Tethered
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the socketed VecGO come with a cable?
No. It has a universal Type 2 socket and you use your own cable. Our Type 2 cable is made for that job.
Which cable length should I add to a socketed charger?
Take 5m if the car sits close to the wall, as that matches the tethered unit. Take 7.5m or 10m if you park further away or the cable has to cross a drive.
Is our cable as weatherproof as the charger?
Our cable has IP65 rated connectors, and the VecGO chargers are rated IP65 and IK10, so the cable and the charger have the same IP65 rating outdoors.