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You can charge an electric car using a domestic three-pin plug socket, but a wallbox charger is far better for home use. We ...

You'll notice that not all electrical plugs are the same and might even have different inserts depending on the country. Here's how many there are.

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Electrical safety leader, Martindale Electric, has unveiled the first of its kind EV socket tester. The BZ820-EV performs functional electrical checks on electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) ...