When field terminating an output cable to an electric vehicle, which cord or cable is an acceptable flexible means for the installation?

When field terminating an output cable to an electric vehicle, which cord or cable is an acceptable flexible means for the installation?

• A. SOW
• B. SOOW
• C. ETP
• D. EVT

Answer: (D)

The basic idea is that the flexible cord used to connect to an electric vehicle needs to be a type that's explicitly approved for EV field-term connections. It must be able to be terminated in the field, carry the required current, and withstand the environmental conditions typical of an EV charging setup. EVT is the designation for a flexible cord specifically intended for electric vehicle charging connections, designed for field terminations in EV installations and listed for that use. That makes it the appropriate choice for this scenario. The other cords are general-purpose portable cords and don’t carry the EV-specific listing or suitability for field terminations at an EV inlet, so they don’t meet the requirements for this installation.

The basic idea is that the flexible cord used to connect to an electric vehicle needs to be a type that's explicitly approved for EV field-term connections. It must be able to be terminated in the field, carry the required current, and withstand the environmental conditions typical of an EV charging setup. EVT is the designation for a flexible cord specifically intended for electric vehicle charging connections, designed for field terminations in EV installations and listed for that use. That makes it the appropriate choice for this scenario. The other cords are general-purpose portable cords and don’t carry the EV-specific listing or suitability for field terminations at an EV inlet, so they don’t meet the requirements for this installation.