Storing the wall end of a Type 2 to Type 2 cable: holsters and holders in Australia

Why the storage question arises

The storage problem is specific to untethered equipment. PSC Energy, a NSW solar and EV charger installer, explains that an untethered charger has a Type 2 socket on its face rather than an attached lead, so the owner supplies their own Type 2 to Type 2 cable, plugging one end into the charger socket and the other into the car. Its guidance for NSW homeowners includes keeping a boot cable plan and a clean cable hook routine as part of the setup, reflecting the daily handling that tethered charger owners avoid. ⁴

The same lead does double duty away from home. PSC Energy notes that many public AC chargers use a Type 2 socket and expect drivers to bring their own cable, so the same cable shuttles between the boot and the wall. It also points out that an untethered cable can sit out in the open while charging and tempt the wrong person, whereas a tethered unit's cable stays attached to the wall – context that makes a secure wall-side holder more than a tidiness nicety for some households. ⁴

Commercial holsters: what is listed in Australia

At least one documented commercial product answers the storage question. Charge Wise Australia lists an EV Charger Cable Holder / Type 2 Holster Dock, a wall-mounted bracket the company says protects the cable from weather damage, prevents accidental tripping hazards, keeps the charger setup tidy and reduces strain on connectors. Charge Wise describes the holster as highly recommended for permanent installations and essential for long-term cable durability. ⁵

The same retailer's care guidance supports the case for a dedicated holder. It advises owners to coil the cable loosely in a cable holster or shaded area to avoid kinks and sharp bends, to keep connectors dry after rain – noting that although Type 2 is weather-rated, excess moisture can degrade connectors – and to store the cable indoors during extreme heat. Charge Wise also says regular storage in a cable holster extends longevity and keeps the installation neat and safe, even for owners who leave a cable permanently connected. ⁵

A DIY route: printable holsters

For owners comfortable with 3D printing, SpeakCAD hosts a Type 2 EV charging plug holster with cable hook as an STL file. According to the listing, the model can be adjusted for free in the viewer, or edited through an AI chat assistant for wall thickness, hole size and the surface it clips onto; AI changes cost 2 credits per request under a paid Maker plan from $7.99 a month. That makes a made-to-measure wall holster an option where a commercial product does not suit the mounting point. ²

Why the cable is worth protecting

Type 2 to Type 2 cables are a purchase most owners make separately. Gridly's EV charging cable guide, written by senior energy analyst Marcus Webb, notes that as of July 2026 no mainstream brand sold in Australia includes a Type 2 to Type 2 public charging cable, with inclusions limited at best to portable Mode 2 granny chargers. A 5-metre cable costs about $150 for a 7kW single-phase version and $180 to $250 for a 22kW three-phase version, according to Gridly's July 2026 figures, which recommend buying the 22kW-rated cable for its backwards compatibility. ³

Charge Wise, which sells the cables as well as the holster, lists compatible vehicles as including Australian-delivered Tesla models, BYD, BMW, Volkswagen, Hyundai, Kia, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan and Renault EVs, all using the 7-pin Type 2 (Mennekes) inlet. Its cables are built to the IEC 62196-2 standard, carry an IP54 weather rating, and the company cautions against modifying a cable, which voids certification and warranties – a further reason storage hardware rather than cable alteration is the practical fix. ⁵

Where the holster fits in a home setup

For context, Gridly's Type 2 charger guide describes the two main home options: a tethered wallbox with a permanently attached cable, or a socketed unit plus a separate Type 2 to Type 2 (Mode 3) cable, which it prices at typically $50 to $100 for a 5 to 6-metre example and notes is cheaper hardware with the advantage that a failed end means replacing only the cable. Owners who choose the socketed route inherit exactly the storage question, since the lead must be housed, hung or coiled between uses rather than returned to a charger cradle. ¹

Installation rules frame the rest of the picture. Gridly states that all hardwired Type 2 chargers in Australia require a licensed electrician, typically $400 to $700 for a standard install, while Charge Wise similarly advises professional installation before connecting a cable and offers referrals to certified electricians. Neither available product listing specifies a price for a dedicated house-end Type 2 holster beyond Charge Wise's listed dock and the SpeakCAD printable file, so buyers currently choose between those documented options or whatever cable hooks their installer supplies. ¹⁵²