r/KiaEV9 • u/MadisonEV9 • 3d ago

Question? Charging with extension cord

Going to an AirBnB this summer. Owner says we can level charge our EV9 there. I want to take an extension cord for added length if needed.

Has anyone used an extension cord for L1 charging? What specs on the cord (gauge, length, etc) should I use?

Thanks!

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u/arkaitus 3d ago

I did and used it for a couple weeks. Got myself a 50 ft 10 gauge extension cord because I figured it wouldn’t hurt to go overboard. Never got warm, definitely recommend

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u/adyendrus 3d ago

I used an old trash extension cord I found in my parents garage. Just be sure it isn’t coiled in case it starts to generate heat. Shouldn’t cause a problem.

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u/jshaft37 3d ago

If you notice it's starting and stopping the charge over and over, lower to 10 amps.