Charging an Electric or PHEV Car with a Shuko Plug in the Garage: 2 Deals at €109 and €118
No, we are not talking to Tesla owners with villas and photovoltaics, who surely have more complex and expensive solutions to charge their vehicle. We are addressing those who have a garage where there is already an electrical socket and either already own or intend to purchase an electric or plug-in vehicle, preparing for slow charging at minimal cost. In short, a solution accessible to many and not just a few privileged ones.
Offers Available
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€109 with coupon, 7 meters of cable, 3.7kW
Wallbox Electric Car Charging Station - 3.7kW/7M/6-16A Portable Electric Car Charger with LCD Digital Display and Support, Delayed Charger, IP65, Compatible with EVs (IEC 62196-2) & PHEVs
Price: €109.95
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€118.70
Type 2 Schuko Electric Car Charging Cable 6m [3.7kW| 6-16A] Portable Electric Car Charging Station, Wallbox with LCD Digital Display and Support Compatible with Model 3/Y, Seal U, and Other EVs/PHEVs
Price: €124.95 → Discounted to: €118.70
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A charging cable equipped with a shuko plug rated for 3.7kW (maximum) with adjustable current, typically from 6A to 16A, can easily suffice for this purpose. Today there is a great offer thanks to a coupon that brings the price of this very useful accessory down to just €109, with a cable length of 7 meters. We report an alternative priced at €118 in case the first one runs out.
No Need to Change the Basic 3kW Contract
A strong point is the adjustable current (6–16A), which allows you to tailor the charging to the actual availability of the household meter. One of the most common scenarios is overnight charging with controlled consumption.
Typical setting: 8–10A (about 1.8–2.3 kW)
Using the 3 kW household contract without risk of blackout
Home almost with no active consumption during the night
Practical example: charging from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM with minimal household consumption (fridge, standby).
Stable charging without exceeding the limits of the household meter.
Balanced Use with Active Appliances
The cable allows you to charge the car while the home continues to function normally:
- Dishwasher running
- Lights and electronic devices
- Small active appliances
By setting 6–8A (~1.3–1.8 kW), a balance can be maintained between charging and household consumption.
Are Existing Cables Sufficient?
Unless you have a system that is 60 years old, the existing wiring is usually adequate, and there’s no need to run new cables between the meter and the garage. In any case, it’s best to consult an electrician if in doubt. Consider that 1.8–2.3 kW is what an iron requires, for which no one has ever had issues.
Ideal for PHEV Cars, but Not Only
Plug-in hybrids are the perfect use case for this type of cable.
- Smaller batteries (typical 8–20 kWh)
- Full charge in a few hours even at low power
- Daily use in urban electric mode
With about 2 kW constant, a PHEV can fully charge overnight.
But electric models like the 500 electric or BYD Dolphin Surf are also very suitable, as are other models.
The value of such a solution is not the charging speed, but the intelligent management of household consumption, along with the negligible cost of having a home charging point.