GONEO 10M Type 2 EV charger cable (10A, 2.3kW) with UK 3-pin plug and RCD protection
Product description
The essentials
This GONEO portable EV charger cable is designed for home charging using a standard UK 10A domestic socket. It’s built around a Type 2 charging connection with a UK 3-pin plug, and it adds safety features that are particularly relevant when you’re plugging in at home night after night.
On paper, the headline is sensible: temperature monitoring that reduces power if overheating is detected, plus dual differential protection (AC 30mA + DC 6mA) and automatic earth/earthing checks. You also get a real-time LED display and practical controls like adjustable current and a delayed timer for off-peak charging.
That combination makes it the sort of cable you buy when you want more than a basic lead, but you don’t want to deal with installing anything more permanent.
What stands out in everyday use
The most useful part here is how the charger tries to keep things safe without asking you to be an electrician.
- Temperature monitoring in both the UK plug and control box helps detect overheating. If it notices an issue, it automatically reduces the power output.
- Dual leakage detection (AC + DC) adds an extra layer of protection compared with simpler setups.
- Earth/earthing checks with a warning light aim to alert you immediately if there’s an earth fault at the outlet.
- LED display gives you a live view of charging information (current, voltage, duration and temperature), which is handy if you like to sanity-check how things are going.
In practice, imagine plugging it in at the end of the day in your driveway: you connect the Type 2 end, look at the LED, select a current level, and let the timer handle the “start charging later” routine. For many home drivers, that’s exactly the kind of friction-free workflow you want.
Key specifications that affect your decision
This isn’t a fast-charger style product, it’s a 2.3kW portable cable built around a 10A UK socket. The length is 10 metres, giving you flexibility with parking position, whether that’s in a garage or on a driveway.
You can adjust the charging current between 6A, 8A and 10A, and set a delay timer with options of 1H, 2H, 4H and 8H. That’s useful if your electricity tariff has off-peak windows and you’d rather schedule charging rather than babysit it.
The physical build is described as TPU housing with silver-plated connectors and fire-retardant materials, with an emphasis on being weather-resistant for UK conditions.
Key takeaways
In short: it’s positioned as a home overnight charging lead with built-in monitoring and protection, not as a travel charger you’d expect to be the absolute fastest option.
Where it shines—and where it may fall short
It’s a good fit if you prioritise safety features, want automatic behaviour (like temperature-based power reduction and earth detection), and you’d like a portable Type 2 cable that can work as either your main home charging lead or a backup.
It might not be the best choice if you’re expecting 13A-style charging performance or you’re trying to maximise speed. The product itself addresses this directly: it uses 10A rather than 13A, with the rationale that 10A is safer for sustained use in UK homes, including older properties. The practical difference overnight is described as small for most daily needs, but if your situation demands the absolute fastest possible top-up, this cable stays more in the “reliable home charging” lane than the “squeeze every minute out of charging” lane.
Also, bear in mind that weather-resistant materials help, but a portable cable is still something you’ll want to store sensibly and avoid unnecessary strain or damage to the plug end.
Tech specs
- Type: Type 2 EV charging cable with UK 3-pin plug and control box
- Charging power: 2.3kW
- Current options: 6A / 8A / 10A
- Charging timer: 1H / 2H / 4H / 8H delay settings
- Cable length: 10m
- Leakage protection: AC 30mA + DC 6mA
- Safety monitoring: temperature monitoring with automatic power reduction if overheating is detected, automatic earth detection with warning light
- Charging display: LED showing current, voltage, duration and temperature
Who it’s for (and who should skip it)
It’s a solid pick if you have a car (or plug-in hybrid) with a Type 2 socket and you’re charging from a standard UK domestic socket. If you want adjustability (current level) and scheduling (delay timer) while keeping an eye on temperature and electrical safety signals, it suits that kind of home routine.
It may not suit you if you need higher charging throughput than 10A can offer in your day-to-day schedule, or if your home setup requires specialist guidance (for example, if you’re unsure about socket suitability for sustained charging loads). In those cases, it’s better to pause and confirm your specific outlet situation first.
Compatibility & requirements
This cable is described as compatible with electric cars and plug-in hybrids featuring a Type 2 socket. It’s intended for use with a standard 10A UK domestic socket, so your main “compatibility check” is ensuring your charging port is Type 2 and your home socket is suitable for the planned charging approach.
Is it worth it?
Worth considering if you’re buying for home charging and you like the idea of built-in temperature monitoring, dual AC/DC leakage protection, and automatic earth checks—because those features target the kinds of risks people actually worry about when charging overnight on ordinary sockets.
You may want to skip it if your priority is maximum charging speed from higher-rated sockets, or if you’re looking for something beyond a 10A/2.3kW portable charging approach. For most daily mileage routines, though, the adjustable current and timer controls make it feel more “set and forget” than a simple lead.
Mini FAQ
Does it reduce power if it overheats?
Yes—temperature sensors in the UK plug and control box are designed to detect overheating and automatically reduce power output.
What protection does it include?
It uses dual differential protection with AC 30mA + DC 6mA leakage detection, plus an automatic earth/earthing check with a warning light.
Can you schedule charging to off-peak times?
You can set a delay timer with 1H, 2H, 4H and 8H options, and you can also adjust the charging current between 6A, 8A and 10A.
How long is the cable?
The charging cable length is 10 metres.
What vehicles is it for?
It’s for electric cars and plug-in hybrids with a Type 2 charging socket.