The chargers on an order get specified line by line; the accessories get assumed. Holsters, wall brackets and cable hooks rarely appear on the purchase order, so sites end up with connectors left on the ground, control boxes hanging by their own cables and installers improvising storage. All three are simple, non-electrical items. The expense is in forgetting them — a second small shipment, and bays that look unfinished meanwhile.
Key Takeaways
- Holsters, brackets and cable hooks are forgotten at the ordering stage, not the product stage.
- Specify fit on the order: connector type for the holster, exact model and mounting surface for the bracket, coil size for the hook.
- Never assume box contents — confirm in writing what is included, optional or separate, before the order is placed.
- Put accessories on the same quotation as the chargers so fit, quantity and freight are settled once.
The Three That Get Forgotten
Connector holster. The dock the connector parks in between sessions: covered, off the floor, and not dangling by its cable. It is shaped for one connector family, so it is also the accessory most often ordered wrong.
Wall bracket. The fixed parking position for a portable charger’s control box. Without one, the box rests wherever it lands — on the floor, on a shelf, against the car.
Cable hook. The hook or hanger that holds the coiled cable off the ground. A charging cable stored in loops lasts better and trips nobody; a cable stored on the floor does the opposite. Storage is part of cable care, as our guide to hiding and managing an EV charger cable shows.
What the Purchase Order Must State
Accessories fail at the ordering stage, not the product stage. These are the fields to fix on the order, while the model is in front of both parties.
| Accessory | Fields to fix on the order | What goes wrong when left blank |
|---|---|---|
| Holster | The connector type it must fit (NACS, J1772 or Type 2); quantity per charger; indoor or outdoor duty | A dock shaped for the wrong connector arrives — or none does, and connectors park on the floor |
| Wall bracket | The exact charger model it fits; the mounting surface it will fix to; the material and weather class for the site | Brackets that fit neither the control box nor the wall they meet on installation day |
| Cable hook | The cable length and coil it must hold; the mounting surface; indoor or outdoor duty | Undersized hooks, overloaded fixings, and cables stored across walkways |
| Spares | A spare ratio set as your own planning choice, and where the spares are held | One cracked holster idles a parking bay until the next consolidated shipment |
Included, Optional or Bought Separately?
Never assume the box contents. A product listing describes the charger; whether a holster, bracket or hook is included, offered as an option or not offered at all is a question to close in writing before the order is placed — not discovered when the cartons open. Put the accessory lines on the same quotation as the chargers. That way fit, quantity and price are settled together, the accessories travel in the same shipment, and installers plan one visit instead of two. If an accessory comes from a third party instead, the fit checks above are yours to run against the model and connector.
Adding Accessories to an EVDANCE Order
Tell us the models and the sites they are going to, and we will confirm in writing what is included with each charger and what should be added. The EV-ACT5006T wall charger, for example, carries a 25 ft NACS cable that needs a connector dock and a cable parking plan at every bay; portable models from our full product range raise the bracket question instead. Send the site list with your inquiry through contact us and the accessories are quoted with the chargers, not after them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are holsters interchangeable between connector types?
No. A holster is shaped for the connector it parks, and the shapes differ: a dock made for one connector family does not hold another properly. State the connector type on the order, per charger model.
Can accessories simply be ordered later?
They can, but later means a second shipment and a second customs and handling round, and a site that runs without them meanwhile. Specifying them with the charger order settles fit while the exact model is in front of both parties.
Do these accessories affect the charger’s certification?
Holsters, brackets and hooks are non-electrical: nothing plugs in and nothing carries current, so they do not change the charger’s electrical certification. What they change is how the installation ages — connectors and cables that park properly wear more slowly, as our guide to how long EV charging cables last explains.
Related Reading
- How to Hide and Manage an EV Charger Cable
- How Long Do EV Charging Cables Last, and Can They Be Repaired?
- How to Clean an EV Charger Connector
- Are Portable EV Chargers Worth It? Pros, Cons and Who Should Buy One
