{"product_id":"smart-eq-forfour-ev-charging-cable","title":"Smart EQ ForFour EV Charging Cable","description":"\u003ch2\u003eQuick recommendation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Smart EQ ForFour takes a Type 2 to Type 2 cable, and 32A is what to order. What surprises people is the charger sitting behind that socket: this is a small city car with a 22 kW three phase onboard charger, a specification usually found on far bigger machinery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhich version you have decides whether that matters. Cars built from 2017 to 2019 came with a 4.6 kW charger as standard, and the 22 kW unit was a paid option that UK cars usually announce as 22kW Charger in the trim name. From 2020 every EQ ForFour got the 22 kW charger as standard. Smart stopped building the car in December 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt home the difference disappears. A UK house is single phase, so the ceiling is 7.4 kW whatever charger is fitted. On a 32A cable a 22 kW car fills its 16.7 kWh usable battery from empty in about 2 hours 30 minutes. A standard charger car limits itself to 4.6 kW and takes around 4 hours. Either is a short evening rather than an overnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe three phase cable pays for itself only if you use three phase public posts and your car has the 22 kW charger. There the battery goes from empty to full in roughly 45 minutes, which is genuinely quick given that no ForFour has any rapid charging at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is the part that matters on a small battery. A 3 pin cable at 2.3 kW fills the ForFour from empty in about 8 hours 15 minutes. On most electric cars that would be a two day job and we would call it emergency use, but on 16.7 kWh it is a real overnight charge from an ordinary socket. If you have no wall box yet, or you park at a relative's house at weekends, the 3 pin lead is a sensible second cable rather than a last resort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose 5m if the car parks beside its charge point and 10m for shared bays, kerbside posts or a reversed in driveway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe petrol ForFour has no charging port. Our Type 2 to Type 2 cables are IP55 rated, our 3 pin cables are IP67, and both carry a 2 year manufacturer's warranty with same-day dispatch on working-day orders placed before 2pm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSmart EQ ForFour Charging Times\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmart ForFour electric drive, standard 4.6 kW charger, 2017 to 2019, 16.7 kWh usable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCable Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMax Charge Rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEmpty to Full\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVerdict\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType 2 to 3 Pin (5m \/ 10m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.3 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8h 15m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA genuine overnight charge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m \/ 10m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.7 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5h 00m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFine if you already own one\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType 2 to Type 2, 32A (5m \/ 10m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.6 kW, car limited\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4h 00m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest fit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase (5m \/ 10m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.6 kW, car limited\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4h 00m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo gain on this car\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForFour with the 22kW Charger option, and every Smart EQ ForFour from 2020 to December 2021, 16.7 kWh usable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCable Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMax Charge Rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEmpty to Full\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVerdict\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType 2 to 3 Pin (5m \/ 10m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.3 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8h 15m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA genuine overnight charge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m \/ 10m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.7 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5h 00m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlower than the car allows\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType 2 to Type 2, 32A (5m \/ 10m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.4 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2h 30m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest fit at home\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase (5m \/ 10m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent at three phase posts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSmart EQ ForFour Charging Cable FAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhich cable does a Smart EQ ForFour use?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Type 2 to Type 2 cable at 32A. Every electric ForFour uses a Type 2 inlet and none of them has rapid charging, so this cable is the only way to fill the car. With the 22 kW charger fitted, a 32A cable at home takes the 16.7 kWh battery from empty to full in about 2 hours 30 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I charge a Smart EQ ForFour from a 3 pin socket?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and unusually for an electric car we would call it practical rather than a last resort. The 16.7 kWh battery fills from empty in around 8 hours 15 minutes on a 2.3 kW 3 pin lead, which is one night on an ordinary socket. Our 3 pin cables are IP67 rated and adjust between 6A and 12A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes my ForFour have the 22kW charger?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook at the trim name first. UK cars sold between 2017 and 2019 with the option usually carry 22kW Charger in the name, and everything from 2020 onwards has it as standard. Cars without it charge at 4.6 kW. It only changes anything at a three phase post, since home supplies cap at 7.4 kW.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow long does a Smart EQ ForFour take to charge?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a 32A cable at home, about 2 hours 30 minutes from empty for a 22 kW car and around 4 hours for a 4.6 kW one. A 16A cable takes roughly 5 hours. Plug into a three phase post with the 22kW cable and a 22 kW car is full in about 45 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs a three phase cable worth it on a ForFour?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly if you have the 22 kW charger and regularly use three phase posts. There the 16.7 kWh battery is full in around 45 minutes, against 2 hours 30 minutes on a single phase 32A cable. Since a UK home supply is single phase, the extra cost buys you nothing on your own driveway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhich cable suits the newer Smart #1 and #3?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same Type 2 to Type 2 cable. The Smart #1 and #3 hold 62 kWh usable and also carry a 22 kW charger, so 32A gives 7.4 kW and about 9 hours 30 minutes at home. On a three phase post the 22kW cable brings that down to roughly 3 hours 15 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EV Cable Shop","offers":[{"title":"Type 2 to Type 2 Charging Cable \/ 10M \/ 16amp (3.6kW)","offer_id":57427079299452,"sku":"EVPOW-T2-T2-10M-16AMP-SMART-EQ-FOR-FOUR","price":156.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Type 2 to Type 2 Charging Cable \/ 10M \/ 32amp (7.2kW)","offer_id":57427079332220,"sku":"EVPOW-T2-T2-10M-32AMP-SMART-EQ-FOR-FOUR","price":178.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Type 2 to Type 2 Charging Cable \/ 10M \/ 32amp - 3 Phase (22kW)","offer_id":57427079364988,"sku":"EVPOW-T2-T2-10M-32AMP(3P)-SMART-EQ-FOR-FOUR","price":202.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Type 2 to Type 2 Charging Cable \/ 15M \/ 32amp (7.2kW)","offer_id":57427079397756,"sku":"EVPOW-T2-T2-15M-32AMP-SMART-EQ-FOR-FOUR","price":275.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Type 2 to Type 2 Charging Cable \/ 20M \/ 32amp (7.2kW)","offer_id":57427079430524,"sku":"EVPOW-T2-T2-20M-32AMP-SMART-EQ-FOR-FOUR","price":349.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Type 2 to Type 2 Charging Cable \/ 5M \/ 16amp (3.6kW)","offer_id":57427079463292,"sku":"EVPOW-T2-T2-5M-16AMP-SMART-EQ-FOR-FOUR","price":124.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Type 2 to Type 2 Charging Cable \/ 5M \/ 32amp (7.2kW)","offer_id":57427079496060,"sku":"EVPOW-T2-T2-5M-32AMP-SMART-EQ-FOR-FOUR","price":137.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Type 2 to Type 2 Charging Cable \/ 5M \/ 32amp - 3 Phase (22kW)","offer_id":57427079528828,"sku":"EVPOW-T2-T2-5M-32AMP(3P)-SMART-EQ-FOR-FOUR","price":162.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Type 2 to 3 Pin Charging Cable \/ 10M \/ 6amp – 12amp Adjustable (2.3kW)","offer_id":57427079561596,"sku":"EVPOW-3P-T2-10M-SMART-EQ-FOR-FOUR-V2","price":232.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Type 2 to 3 Pin Charging Cable \/ 5M \/ 6amp – 10amp Adjustable (2.3kW)","offer_id":57427079594364,"sku":"EVPOW-3P-T2-5M-SMART-EQ-FOR-FOUR-V5","price":187.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Type 2 to 3 Pin Charging Cable \/ 15M \/ 6amp – 12amp Adjustable (2.3kW)","offer_id":57427079627132,"sku":"EVPOW-3P-T2-15M-SMART-EQ-FOR-FOUR-V2","price":279.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/3356\/6903\/files\/cbbb61d0bbf9187633f57be1b361d9e1.jpg?v=1788990412","url":"https:\/\/wareleads.co.uk\/products\/smart-eq-forfour-ev-charging-cable","provider":"Ware Leads","version":"1.0","type":"link"}