SEVR EV Portable Charger (10A)
Type 210 A max2.3 kW~13 km/h4.5 mIP66
A Mode 2 charger for any standard power point.
$183.99Lowest price in Australia · free shipping · 3-year warranty
Add to cartMode 2 is a portable charger: a cable that plugs into an ordinary socket, with a control and protection box built into the cable. Mode 3 is a dedicated charger (a wall box) permanently wired to its own circuit. Both deliver AC power to the car's onboard charger. Mode 4 is DC fast charging at public stations; Mode 1, a plain cable with no protection, isn't used for EVs in Australia.
- Mode 2 (portable): plugs into a power point or 15 A outlet. For example, the SEVR 10A portable charger.
- Mode 3 (wall charger): hard-wired by a licensed electrician, usually 7 kW single-phase or 22 kW three-phase.
- Mode 4 (DC fast): public chargers, 50–350 kW.
- Same car inlet: Modes 2 and 3 both use the car's Type 2 AC inlet.
Side by side
The four charging modes
| Mode | What it is | Typical power | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mode 1 | Plain cable, no in-cable protection | Not used for EVs in Australia | – |
| Mode 2 | Portable charger with in-cable control and protection box | 1.8–3.45 kW on Australian outlets | Home, travel, holiday houses |
| Mode 3 | Dedicated charger on its own circuit | 7.4 kW (single-phase) to 22 kW (three-phase) | Home garages, workplaces, destinations |
| Mode 4 | DC fast charger, power converted in the station | 50–350 kW | Highways and public sites |
What the box does
Inside a Mode 2 control box
- Talks to the car over the control pilot signal, telling it how much current it may draw.
- Checks the earth and supply before switching power on.
- Protects against faults such as over-current, over-temperature and earth leakage, depending on the model.
- Switches off if the connection or supply isn't safe.
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DetailsQuestions
Frequently asked
What is a Mode 2 EV charger?
A portable charger that plugs into a standard socket and has a control and protection box built into the cable. It's often called a granny charger or portable EVSE.
What is Mode 3 charging?
Charging from a dedicated EV charger, usually a wall box, that's permanently wired to its own circuit by a licensed electrician.
Is Mode 2 charging safe?
Yes, with an RCM-registered charger plugged straight into a suitable outlet. The in-cable box checks the supply and stops charging if something's wrong.
Is Mode 3 faster than Mode 2?
Usually, because a dedicated circuit can carry more current: 7.4 kW single-phase versus 2.3–3.45 kW for a portable charger on Australian outlets.
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