How to Choose a Durable Electric Vehicle Charging Cable

As the popularity and demand for electric vehicles increases, choosing a durable electric vehicle charging cable becomes crucial. As a key component connecting the electric vehicle to the charging post, the quality and safety of the charging cable directly affects the charging effect and user experience. Here are some reference aspects in choosing an electric vehicle charging cable:

1. Standard compliance: Selecting EV charging cables that comply with relevant standards is a primary consideration. Different countries and regions may have different standards and certification requirements, such as UL standards in the United States and IEC standards in Europe. Ensure that the selected cables comply with local safety and quality standards to ensure the safety and stability of the charging process.OMG' as the China Quality Certification Center (CQC) Technical Specification for Cables Used in Electric Vehicle Conductive Charging Systems (CQC1103-2015, CQC1104-2015, CQC1105-2015) and the National Standard for Cables Used in Electric Vehicle Charging (GB/ T33594-2017), its charging cables not only meet the industry-recognized standards such as the European standard, American standard, Japanese standard and Chinese standard, but also introduce enterprise standards higher than the industry standard on this basis to guarantee the reliability of the cables.

2. Cable material: Electric vehicle charging cables are usually made of materials with good electrical conductivity and resistance to abrasion, such as copper or aluminum. Copper conductor with good conductivity and corrosion resistance is a common choice. In addition, the outer layer of the cable should be made of high temperature resistant, abrasion resistant and weather resistant materials to ensure reliability and durability under various environmental conditions.OMG's charging cables are soft, with a bending radius of less than 5D; good flame retardant properties; acid and alkali resistant, abrasion resistant, tensile resistant, crush resistant, bending resistant for more than 50,000 times, and UV resistant.And the materials used are in compliance with the environmental protection standards of RoHS 2.0 & REACH.

3. Rated current and power: According to the charging demand of the electric vehicle and the power of the charging pile, choose the cable with suitable rated current and power. Too small a cable will easily lead to overheating and damage, while too large a cable will increase cost and non-portability. Make a reasonable choice based on actual needs to ensure charging efficiency and safety.

4. Protection: Considering the protection of the cable is one of the important factors in choosing a durable cable. Some cables are waterproof, dustproof and fireproof, which can maintain good working condition under harsh environmental conditions. In addition, some cables are equipped with safety features such as overload protection and short circuit protection, which can effectively prevent accidents.

5. Brand reputation: choosing electric vehicle charging cables from well-known brands can provide more reliable quality assurance and after-sales service. Well-known brands usually have rich experience and technical strength, and are more professional in product design, manufacturing and testing.OMG', as an internationally renowned provider of new energy charging application technology, has been specializing in manufacturing cables for electric vehicles for many years.OMG' has been recognized as 2016 Dongguan Patent Advantageous Enterprise, Guangdong Province New Energy Vehicle Intelligent Electrical Engineering and Technology Research Center, 2017 One of the top 100 enterprises of core components for electric vehicles, 2019 Excellent Brand Enterprise of Cables, and Guangdong Specialized Specialized New Enterprise. In the global electric vehicle charging cable market, OMG's share is more than 17%, with a product footprint in more than 40 countries and regions.OMG'has a good brand reputation and can customize cable solutions according to customers' specific needs. You can contact our cable designer for more information: Leo@omgevcable.com