T · Glossary
Tethered charger
A tethered charger is an EV chargepoint with its charging cable fixed to the unit, so the driver uses the attached cable rather than a separate lead from a socketed charger.
A tethered charger is an EV chargepoint with its charging cable fixed to the unit. In UK chargepoint specifications, tethered-cable equipment sits alongside socket-outlet equipment as one permitted physical connection arrangement.
Category
EV charging terms
Applies to
EV charging, Solar, Battery storage
Last reviewed
02 Jun 2026