Adding a second Type-2 charging socket in the trunk: how?

[EX204]

Hi,

9 year old Peugeot ION, warranty expired, can be tinkered with. I want a second Type-2 charging socket, but INSIDE the car: in the trunk / loading bay. Happy to discuss whether or whether not that makes sense, but I want one. If you sleep better when you know why:
I want to keep the Level-2 charger INSIDE the car. Why? Because I want. I can imagine that there is a minimal risk that the level-2 charger overheats, and/or ignites; and obviously it would be preferable if that happened OUTSIDE the vehicle. My best guess: at 3700w that's highly unlikely, right? Please correct me if I am wrong.

The question is:
Where to tap into the electric circuit? Right where the original socket is? Or wherever the cable from it terminates (probably at the internal charger, my best guess: near the traction battery management - no clue where that is)?

I am living in Riga, Latvia (EU). I have a little invention in mind, but for it I need the Type-2 charger inside the car. I know that I could simply keep a door or the hatch open, or the window a bit down, and go via the original Type-2 socket. And no: it's not a portable generator placed inside the car.

Related question: is it easy to unmount the original Type-2 socket, and have it situated in the trunk? Is that area easily accessible?

Thanks for your help,

Alexander

 

[kiev]

Howdy Alexander, How long have you had this car?

If you open the hatchback door then you can see a little plastic access cover over behind the charging port. Remove that cover and you can see the wiring and fasteners for the socket. i reckon there is enough slack in the harness to pull the socket to the inside if you want.

 

[EX204]

Hi Kenny,

I bought the car just now but will get it only Monday or Tuesday.

Thanks for the answer, that helps a lot!

Greetings,

Alexander

 

[MickeyS70]

Hi
I’m intrigued by your planned invention, any chance you could elaborate?
Just in case you’re not aware, the car won’t go to ready (i.e drive) while charging…
Mickey

 

[EX204]

Hi,

It's a secret for now. But no, I don't plan charging while driving for exactly the reason you specified!

Thanks,

Alexander

 

[jray3]

I believe you can also splice into the AC input wiring to add a second charging inlet wherEVer you want. I work for an electric utility that insists on reverse-in parking in the name of safety, so all EVSE must connect to the rear end of the vehicle, also in the name of safety. As a result, our fleet mechanics have installed charging inlets ON THE REAR BUMPER :roll: of all fleet vehicles that didn't already have a rear charging port. (Ford, GM and Nissan EVs). My understanding is they disabled the original inlets, but as a personal vehicle hack, you could accept the risk of having live pins in the second inlet if you so choose. (Could come in handy for exporting 240V power from a public charging station!)

 

[kiev]

That's interesting--never thought about using the car as an "extend-sion cord" before.