# Single phase to 3 phase conversion

**URL:** <https://community.electricforum.com/t/single-phase-to-3-phase-conversion/3742>\
**Category:** EV Small Talk\
**Created:** [September 5, 2013, 4:25pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/single-phase-to-3-phase-conversion/3742 "2013-09-05T16:25:29Z")\
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**Author:** ![alfredhysanj](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f04885/32.png) [@alfredhysanj](https://community.electricforum.com/u/alfredhysanj)\
**Post date:** [September 5, 2013, 4:25pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/single-phase-to-3-phase-conversion/3742/1 "2013-09-05T16:25:29Z")

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Hi  
I live in the UK and just purchased an EV Van. the van has a standards 32A 3 phase socket under the bonnet. for that I have 2 charging cables one that has a standard 3 pin plug to be used at a standard plug socket and a also a 3 phase cable for a 3 phase power supply. At home i have 240v single phase only.  
Any suggestions how to convert single phase to 3 phase hence accelerating the charging process? also I am thinking of adding an on-board generator in case of emergencies or as a range extender. diesel would be preferred as the cabin heater utilises diesel therefore I can utilise that tank to save on space etc.