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WAI adds new safety
feature to its electric
vehicle charging cables
Leading automotive parts supplier and electric
vehicle charging cable specialist, WAI Europe, has
revealed a new safety enhancement in its popular
electric vehicle (EV) charging cable range, to address
growing concerns over safety hazards associated
with prolonged EV cable use.
The latest evolution to WAI’s EV charging
cable features a thermal cut off switch
inside the plug, which, once it gets
to certain temperature, is switched off to
mitigating the risk of electrical damage and
fire hazards. Once the cable has cooled, it
switches itself back on.
“The intensive use of any electrical
equipment brings inherent safety risks,
especially the use of EV charging cables
at home or in garages. With so much
current running through the cable, it will
heat up, and if left plugged in, this can be
dangerous,” said Richard Welland, president
at WAI Europe.
He adds: “Recent reports have highlighted
a concerning trend of individuals leaving
charging cables plugged in continuously,
leading to overheating and potential safety
risks. In response to this, our new EV cables
come equipped with an innovative thermal
cut-off feature.”
When the cable temperature reaches
80 degrees, the built-in mechanism
automatically cuts power, preventing further
overheating and potential damage. Once
the cable cools down to a safe temperature,
it resets and resumes charging operations,
ensuring continuous and safe charging
experiences for users.
With this brand-new enhancement, WAI
reaffirms its commitment to prioritising
user safety and delivering reliable solutions
for the evolving needs of electric vehicle
owners.
Welland continues: “WAI cables are the
first in the market to have a thermal cut-off
built in, so that if any high temperatures are
reached, consumers can be confident in the
extra layer of safety available.”
WAI’s EV charging cables range cover
popular vehicle applications including Type
2 Female to Type 2 Male 32 Amp Single
Phase and Three Phase, Type 2 Female to
UK Plug (with controller) 16 Amp and 32
Amp and Type 2 Female to EU Plug (with
controller) 16 Amp and 32 Amp for Audi,
BMW, Mercedes, Tesla, Jaguar, KIA, Mini,
Hyundai, Nissan Leaf 2008, Renault, Smart,
Tesla, Toyota, Volvo, Porsche, Range Rover
P400e and Lucid Air.
The range also includes Type 1 Female
to Type 2 Male 32 Amp, Type 1 Female
to UK Plug (with controller) 16 Amp and
Type 1 Female to EU Plug (with controller)
16 Amp for Ford Focus Electric, Lia Soul
EV, Citroen C-Zero, Mitsubishi Outlander
PHEV, Nissan Leaf 2012 – 2017, Toyota
Prius, Renault Fluence and Peugeot iOn.
WAI’s EV cables are TUV Certified
and available in a five-meter length and
10-meter extension length. The company’s
extension EV charging cables are part of
its commitment to provide a high-quality
alternative to manufacturer supplied
cables with the option to extend existing
charging cable.
Other features of the cables include
IP55 rated, long lasting, safe and reliable,
240VAC operating voltage, tested to 2,500
VDC, operating temperature range -30C
to +50C and come with a handy portable
bag for storage.
For more information on the latest EV
cables from WAI email orderUK@waiglobal.
com or call: 01243 833 420.
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