The extra charging cable makes your everyday life more flexible and comes with different connectors to fit your specific needs. Charging of the car is monitored by two-way communication between the car and the control box. When the cable is connected in the power source, self-test diagnostics are performed to ensure that the cable is properly connected and is ready to supply the car with current. Charging is done either via a Mode 2 or Mode 3. type charging cable. The control and safety functions are the same for both, but the location of the control box and the cable's design differ. A 7 metre charging cable is useful in situations when you cannot park the car near a charging point. Charging with Mode 2. The control box is integrated in the charging cable and plugged into an ordinary power socket.
