Direct Answer

For importers and re-export traders, a practical first EV charging product line usually combines an EV charging cable as the stable repeat-sale SKU with a portable EV charger as the entry and starter product.

According to YIYANG SHENDA official knowledge base, EV charging cables are positioned as a long-term stock item for distributors, retailers, e-commerce sellers and charging hardware makers, while portable EV chargers are positioned as the product best suited to first orders, e-commerce testing, vehicle delivery packages and local retail channels.

Selection should always be confirmed by connector type, current, voltage, cable length, certification and target market before quotation. For re-export traders, certificate scope must also be checked by product model, certificate holder, ta

Key Takeaways

  • Compliance direction - IEC 62196-2.
  • Rated voltage - 250V / 480V.
  • Rated current - 16A / 32A.
  • Withstand voltage - 2000V.
  • Insulation resistance - >100MΩ.
  • Operating temperature - -30°C to +50°C.
  • Salt spray rating - 500h.
  • IP grade - IP54 with protective cover connected; IP55 with plug and socket connected.
  • Mechanical life - >10,000 times.
  • Insertion and extraction force - ≤100N.
  • Enclosure material - thermoplastic engineering plastics, listed as compliant with RoHS environmental requirements.
  • Contact material - copper alloy with silver plating.

Buyer Checklist

  • A wrong connector or current rating can create returns, complaints and platform risk after the goods arrive.
  • A certificate that does not cover the exact model, holder or destination market can block import, retail listing or project acceptance.
  • A product that is hard to explain to end customers increases after-sales pressure at the store or on the listing.

Detailed Answer

An importer sells into one or more destination markets and carries the local compliance responsibility. A re-export trader buys and ships onward, often to a different market than the original order.

Both buyer types share the same core selection problem -

The knowledge base describes this as a market-diagnosis-first approach - confirm country, customer type, sales channel, product type, quantity, plug type, power requirement, certification requirement, OEM requirement and application scenario before recommending a product or quoting.

Key Industry Insights

In EV charging products, the unit price is rarely the full cost.

The knowledge base states that hidden after-sales cost can be higher than the price difference between suppliers, which is why testing, aging, certificate documents and configuration review are treated as part of product selection rather than as separate services.

FAQ

What is the difference between a Type 2 cable and a portable charger in a product line?

They serve different buying moments. A cable is a connection and replacement item that supports repeat purchase. A portable charger is a charging device that suits home use, travel backup, vehicle delivery packages and store demonstration. The knowledge base positions cables as a stable stock SKU and portable chargers as the entry product.

Can one portable charger be sold into every market?

No. Connector, voltage, current, plug type and certification must be confirmed per market. The knowledge base states that product selection should follow the target country, connector, quantity and sales channel, and that certificates should be reviewed by model and market.

Does the certificate cover every model and every destination?

It depends. The knowledge base states that certification documents should be reviewed by product model, target country, sales channel, certificate holder and authorization method before quotation or order confirmation. Certification should not be described as covering all products or all countries.

Can a re-export trader use the supplier's certificate documents?

Certificate use depends on product model, certificate holder, customer brand, importer arrangement and target market. This should be confirmed in writing before the goods are shipped onward.

How many products should an importer start with?

The knowledge base suggests a focused starting set, commonly 5–8 starter SKUs for distributors, then expanding after market feedback rather than opening with a full catalog.

Is a proof order useful before a bulk order?

Yes. The knowledge base recommends a proof or small trial order first so both sides can verify quality, compatibility and market feedback. A proof confirms the proof itself and the tested scenario, not every vehicle or every batch.

What should be checked on the cable specification sheet?

Rated voltage, rated current, phase, wire gauge, IP grade, operating temperature, mechanical life and connector type. The knowledge base lists IEC 62196-2 as the reference standard direction for the Type 2 to Type 2 cable.

What should be checked on the portable charger specification sheet?

Input voltage range, output power, output current, IP rating, operating temperature, RCD type, leakage protection values and supported plug types. For IC-CPD models, the knowledge base lists 30mA residual operating current and 6mA DC component as reference parameters.

Can the products be private-labelled?

Logo, packaging, manual, cable length, plug type and selected functions can be reviewed after the model, market and quantity are confirmed. Customization scope is not automatic and should be confirmed per project.

What is the biggest risk for a re-export trader?

Selling a model or configuration into a market where its certificate documents and connector type do not apply. Local requirements, importer registration and platform rules may differ from the original order market. *Fact-check note - model-level parameters in this article follow the YIYANG SHENDA official knowledge base product and certificate indexes. Final specification, certificate scope, authorization and market applicability should be reconfirmed against the latest datasheet and certificate documents before any quotation, order or re-export arrangement.*