# 2018 Gem e2 Charging question?

**URL:** <https://community.electricforum.com/t/2018-gem-e2-charging-question/17529>\
**Category:** GEM Forum\
**Created:** [November 15, 2019, 3:45am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2018-gem-e2-charging-question/17529 "2019-11-15T03:45:43Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![bjd68](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/4bbf92/32.png) [@bjd68](https://community.electricforum.com/u/bjd68)\
**Post date:** [November 15, 2019, 3:45am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2018-gem-e2-charging-question/17529/1 "2019-11-15T03:45:43Z")

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Hello, this might be a dumb question but can I run any extension cord to plug in my e2 ?  
My charger that came with the unit and has the built in breaker does not seem to charge my e2 anymore! but if I plug in my extension cord it works and charges right away, I am assuming its ok? I just bought this unit and it only has 250 kms on it!

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**Author:** ![grantwest](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/grantwest/32/15_2.png) [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\
**Post date:** [November 16, 2019, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2018-gem-e2-charging-question/17529/2 "2019-11-16T18:32:47Z")

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Sure: plug it in. Make sure your using a nice thing cord. I have gotten away with a small one In the past for emergency but do your self a favor and get a nice 12 Gauge cord

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**Author:** ![MikeKC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MikeKC](https://community.electricforum.com/u/MikeKC)\
**Post date:** [November 16, 2019, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2018-gem-e2-charging-question/17529/3 "2019-11-16T22:42:29Z")

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I think Grant means to say you a nice “thick” cord.