Tethered vs Untethered EV Chargers - Which One Should You Opt For?
Tethered or untethered EV charger - which one should you opt for? This is one very important questions. Some say untethered is the only smart choice because it’s flexible. Others swear by tethered for simplicity and convenience.
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00:00 - 00:39: Introduction
00:40 - 01:23: Tethered EV Charger
01:24 - 02:02: Untethered EV Charger
02:03 - 02:40: Tethered vs Untethered EV Charger
02:41 - 02:58: Cost & Practicality
02:59 - 03:48: Installation
03:49 - 04:14: Safety & Features
04:15 - 04:47: When To Choose Which?
04:48 - 05:07: go-e Charger Gemini Flex
05:08 - 05:39: Outro
▬ Tethered EV Charger ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
A tethered charger comes with a built-in cable. They are all about convenience and simplicity - perfect if you intend to keep charging the same car at the same location. #tethered
Here is why people love them:
➡️ The cable is always attached - ready whenever you want to use it
➡️ There is no need to carry a cable around
➡️ There is less chance of a connector mismatch
➡️ And it gives you this familiar “petrol-pump” experience.
The downsides:
➡️ You are less flexible if you got more than one car
➡️ You can’t swap the cable for another connector type
➡️ The cable can clutter up the look of your wall.
➡️ And if it wears out - you can’t just replace it.
▬ Untethered EV Charger ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
An untethered charger has no fixed cable, just a socket. You bring your own lead, plug it in, and connect it to your car. It’s all about flexibility. #untethered
Why people love them:
➡️ You are very flexible - ideal for households with multiple cars
➡️ It works with Type 1 and Type 2 connectors
➡️ You can replace the cable without replacing the charger
➡️ You can lock the cable via the app and use it like a tethered one
➡️ It has a cleaner, more minimalist look
The disadvantages:
➡️ You’ll need to buy a separate cable
➡️ One more step every time before you plug in your car
➡️ And if you forget to lock your cable, someone could walk off with it.
So as you can see - untethered chargers are clear winners when it comes to flexibility.
But let’s be honest - there’s more to a wallbox than just practicality. If you want your garage or driveway to blend in, untethered chargers win on looks. Unplug the cable and it’s just a neat, clean box on the wall - perfect if your parking space faces the street. Tethered chargers can look a bit more “techy” with the cable always on show - unless, of course, the design gets it right. Take our go-e Charger CORE, looking clean and stylish with its neatly fixed Type 2 cable and dark housing. So yes - a tethered charger can look good.
▬ Costs: Tethered vs. Untethered EV Chargers ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
The price difference isn’t huge. Tethered versions might cost about €20 to €70 more, but once you buy a separate cable for an untethered setup, you’re more or less even. So the real deciding factor isn’t price - it’s how you use your charger every day.
▬ Safety: Tethered vs. Untethered EV Chargers ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
Safety-wise, both types are equally secure. What really matters is the charger’s build quality, smart protections AND smart features - such as app control, cable locking via app, RFID access, PV surplus charging or dynamic energy tariffs. So, choose the user experience you want - because the safety’s in the charger, not the cable type. You don’t want to think about cables ever again.
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