Driving an EV? You need to carry these items with you

While you won't need a jerry-can or messy oil funnel, there are still a few essentials you need to keep in the boot (or frunk) of your electric car.


The 2022 Jaguar I-Pace shown using a TYPE-2 charging cable

Type 2 charging cable

This one tops our list as the most obvious, but also the easiest to forget about.

Not all public chargers have a ‘petrol pump’ style cable to plug in. A type-two cable solves the problem by allowing you to plug your car into the ‘box’ style charger.

These are generally rated at 22kW, which means they can support around 100km of range per hour of charging.




Portable 240-volt charger

This should have come with your car, but in case it didn’t (or you’ve lost it) you need another one.

These can be purchased with a 5m cable (never use an extension cord with an electric car) and will usually come in a handy carry bag.



The 2022 Jaguar I-Pace is shown using the included 240-volt (2.4kW) portable home charger

Every EV charging app and account

Sign up to Chargefox, ChargePoint, Evie, NRMA, before you head off!

Most just require a credit card connection, but having the apps installed and activated will ensure you aren’t stuck trying to sign up when you are on the hop!



Cost: depends on speed of charger / supplier


Electric blanket

Sitting at a charger during the winter months, who wouldn’t want a blankie to plug into the 12-volt outlet?




Deck of Cards

Recharging your car can take up some time. So why not become a whiz at solitaire?

Or you could buy a book.

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