Automotive & EV Charging
From the Grid, to the Charging Station, and Beyond
Southwire is a leader in the development of innovative wire and cable products supporting the Automotive market. We hold strong partnerships with global auto manufacturers, as well as Tier 2 suppliers, to deliver the highest-quality products certified to a wide range of automotive industry standards.
Our mission is to be your partner in the development and design of automotive cables, including EV charging and infrastructure solutions for cars, trucks, buses, aircraft, or yachts. Southwire is an innovative leader in the Electric Vehicle market and was the first ever UL-listed manufacturer of charging cables published in the National Electric Code (NEC).
Our full range of solutions include on-car harness wires, AC and DC charging cables (including liquid-cooled), EV specialty assemblies, and infrastructure power cables for every phase of an installation - from the grid to charging dispenser. Let our team of highly specialized engineers help you design a custom cable or charging infrastructure solution that safely meets your application requirements.
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Bare Copper Wire and Cable, Solid and Stranded
Solid and stranded (classes AA and A) bare copper are suitable for overhead transmission and distribution applications. Stranded conductor of greater flexibility (classes B and C) are suitable for uninsulated hook up, jumpers, and grounds in electrical construction. Soft Drawn copper is unilay construction.
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SIMpull XHHW-2® Copper XHHW Wire & Cable
Cable Tray or other recognized raceways for services, feeders, and branch circuit wiring, as specified in the National Electrical Code.
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SIMpull® CABLE-IN-CONDUIT
Commonly installed from transformer to transformer or as underground cables exiting substations.
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Armorlite® Type MC PVC Jacketed Multi-Circuit
Branch, feeder and service power distribution in commercial, industrial, institutional, and multi-residential buildings.
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Multi-Conductor CU 600V PVC THHN or TFFN/TFN PVC Control Cable. Silicone Free
Southwire’s 600 Volt Type TC-ER control cables are suited for use in wet and dry areas, conduits, ducts, troughs, trays, direct burial, aerial supported by a messenger, and where superior electrical properties are desired.
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1/C CU 600V XLPE RHH/RHW-2 USE-2 Silicone-Free Power Cable
Southwire’s 600 Volt power cables are suited for use in wet and dry areas, conduits, ducts, troughs, trays, direct burial, aerial supported by a messenger, and where superior electrical properties are desired.
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CAT6E CMP POE UL-LP
Southwire Cat 6E unshielded twisted pair cable is a high performance data communication cable. This ethernet cable is designed for indoor and plenum network installations type CMP (Plenum rated communication cable), may be used in Ethernet Networking system, PoE applications, Video MPEG4 / M‐JPEG / Digital / Analog / Baseband / Broadband and other Multimedia Voice applications.
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Southwire Electric Vehicle EVE/EVJE and EV/EVJ Cables
EV Charging Cables, designed for residential or commercial charging applications. Flexible construction, cabled with fillers, with wet rated, oil resistant, crush and impact resistant, low temperature materials. These cables meet Underwriters Laboratories and the Canadian Standard Association requirements as well as the National Electrical Code articles 400 (Flexible Cords & Flexible Cables) and 625 (Electric Vehicle Power Transfer System).
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1/C AL 2000V XLPE RHH/RHW-2 Power Cable Type PV
The cable is available in sizes 6 AWG through 1000 kcmil. The product is approved for use in solar power applications per the NEC article 690 and is rated 90°C for exposed or concealed wiring in wet or dry locations. Individual conductors are stranded aluminum alloy covered with a cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation and is rated for direct burial. The cable is sunlight resistant, oil resistant PRI and PRII, RoHS compliant, passes -40°C cold bend.
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1/C CU 1000V/2000V RPVU90 XLPE
Single copper conductor with low temperature, moisture resisting XLPE (cross linked polyethylene) insulation. Sunlight Resistant. This product meets the current RoHS requirements. No lead is added or used in manufacturing.
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1/C AL 2000V XLPE RHH/RHW-2 Power Cable Type PV
The cable is available in sizes 6 AWG through 1000 kcmil. The product is approved for use in solar power applications per the NEC article 690 and is rated 90°C for exposed or concealed wiring in wet or dry locations. Individual conductors are stranded aluminum alloy covered with a cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation and is rated for direct burial. The cable is sunlight resistant, oil resistant PRI and PRII, RoHS compliant, passes -40°C cold bend.
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Lead Free & Silicone-Free 1/C CU 600V EPR RHH/RHW-2 USE-2 CPE-TS Power Cable Royal Guard ®
Southwire’s 600 Volt power cables are suited for use in wet and dry areas, conduits, ducts, troughs, trays, direct burial, aerial supported by a messenger, and where superior electrical properties are desired. These cables are capable of operating continuously at the conductor temperature not in excess of 90°C for normal operation in wet and dry locations, 130°C for emergency overload, and 250°C for short circuit conditions. For uses in Class I, II, and III, Division 2 hazardous locations per NEC Article 501 and 502. Sunlight and oil resistant.
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MachineFLEX™ Tray Control Cable Cu 600/1000V PVC THHN Shielded
Southwire’s shielded flexible machine tray cable is ideal for use in for use in CNC machines, grinding, cutting, metal forming, buffing, bottling equipment, conveyors, processing & packaging equipment, assembly lines, control panels, food and bever- age, oil sands, plant expansion, wind energy and data centers.
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VFD Cable
Assorted VFD Cabling that comes in a wide variety of configurations for multiple use cases.
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5kV AL 100% TRXLPE One-Third Neutral LLDPE Primary UD
Southwire's 35kV cables are suited for use in wet and dry areas, conduits, ducts, troughs, trays, direct burial, sunlight, and where superior electrical properties are desired. These cables are capable of operating continuously at the conductor temperature not in excess of 90°C for normal operation. 130°C for emergency overload, and 250°C for short circuit conditions.
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1/C CU 600V XLPE RHH/RHW-2 USE-2 Silicone-Free Power Cable
Southwire’s 600 Volt power cables are suited for use in wet and dry areas, conduits, ducts, troughs, trays, direct burial, aerial supported by a messenger, and where superior electrical properties are desired.
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Multi-Conductor CU 600 V FR-XLPE PVC Jacket Control Cable Color Method 1 Table 1
Southwire’s 600 Volt control cables are suited for use in wet and dry areas, conduits, ducts, troughs, trays, direct burial, aerial supported by a messenger, and where superior electrical properties are desired.
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1/C AL 2000V XLPE RHH/RHW-2 Power Cable Type PV
The cable is available in sizes 6 AWG through 1000 kcmil. The product is approved for use in solar power applications per the NEC article 690 and is rated 90°C for exposed or concealed wiring in wet or dry locations.
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1/C TCU 2000V EPR RHH/RHW-2 CPE Power Cable HDFPC-DLO RW90
HDFPC-DLO is a 2kV flexible power cable with a variety of possible applications such as but not limited to: Drilling rigs, railroad and transit car wiring, mining and other industrial equipment, and as flexible motor leads and wind turbine applications. The cable is suited for use in wet and dry areas, conduits, ducts, troughs, trays, and where superior electrical properties are desired.
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MachineFLEX™ Power
Southwire’s MachineFLEX™ Power cables are suited for use in wet and dry areas, conduits, ducts, troughs, trays, aerial supported by a messenger, and where superior electrical properties are desired. These cables are capable of operating continuously at the conductor temperature not in excess of 90°C for normal operation in wet and dry locations, 130°C for emergency overload, and 105°C for short circuit conditions. 1/0 AWG & Larger rated for CT use.
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1/C CU 2000V EPDM/CPE Type W RHH/RHW-2 Industrial Grade Cable 90°C
Southwire Type W cable is a heavy-duty industrial cable for use in flexible, portable, and extra-hard usage applications per NEC Article 400. Suitable for continuous submersion in water ideal for submersible pumps. Also suitable for use in light to medium-duty mining applications. Sunlight and oil resistant. Highly flexible and easy to work with in cold conditions. Approved for use per the NEC® as Type RHH/RHW-2 90°C wet or dry. Meets FT-1 and FT-5 Flame Tests.
Learn More1 Bare Copper Wire and Cable, Solid and Stranded
Solid and stranded (classes AA and A) bare copper are suitable for overhead transmission and distribution applications. Stranded conductor of greater flexibility (classes B and C) are suitable for uninsulated hook up, jumpers, and grounds in electrical construction. Soft Drawn copper is unilay construction.
Learn More2 SIMpull XHHW-2® Copper XHHW Wire & Cable
Cable Tray or other recognized raceways for services, feeders, and branch circuit wiring, as specified in the National Electrical Code.
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Commonly installed from transformer to transformer or as underground cables exiting substations.
Learn More4 Armorlite® Type MC PVC Jacketed Multi-Circuit
Branch, feeder and service power distribution in commercial, industrial, institutional, and multi-residential buildings.
Learn More5 Multi-Conductor CU 600V PVC THHN or TFFN/TFN PVC Control Cable. Silicone Free
Southwire’s 600 Volt Type TC-ER control cables are suited for use in wet and dry areas, conduits, ducts, troughs, trays, direct burial, aerial supported by a messenger, and where superior electrical properties are desired.
Learn More6 1/C CU 600V XLPE RHH/RHW-2 USE-2 Silicone-Free Power Cable
Southwire’s 600 Volt power cables are suited for use in wet and dry areas, conduits, ducts, troughs, trays, direct burial, aerial supported by a messenger, and where superior electrical properties are desired.
Learn More7 CAT6E CMP POE UL-LP
Southwire Cat 6E unshielded twisted pair cable is a high performance data communication cable. This ethernet cable is designed for indoor and plenum network installations type CMP (Plenum rated communication cable), may be used in Ethernet Networking system, PoE applications, Video MPEG4 / M‐JPEG / Digital / Analog / Baseband / Broadband and other Multimedia Voice applications.
Learn More8 Southwire Electric Vehicle EVE/EVJE and EV/EVJ Cables
EV Charging Cables, designed for residential or commercial charging applications. Flexible construction, cabled with fillers, with wet rated, oil resistant, crush and impact resistant, low temperature materials. These cables meet Underwriters Laboratories and the Canadian Standard Association requirements as well as the National Electrical Code articles 400 (Flexible Cords & Flexible Cables) and 625 (Electric Vehicle Power Transfer System).
Learn More9 DC Fast Charging Cable
For more information, contact evsolutions@southwire.com
10 LC3™ Liquid Cooled Charging Cable
For more information, contact evsolutions@southwire.com
11 1/C AL 2000V XLPE RHH/RHW-2 Power Cable Type PV
The cable is available in sizes 6 AWG through 1000 kcmil. The product is approved for use in solar power applications per the NEC article 690 and is rated 90°C for exposed or concealed wiring in wet or dry locations. Individual conductors are stranded aluminum alloy covered with a cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation and is rated for direct burial. The cable is sunlight resistant, oil resistant PRI and PRII, RoHS compliant, passes -40°C cold bend.
Learn More12 1/C CU 1000V/2000V RPVU90 XLPE
Single copper conductor with low temperature, moisture resisting XLPE (cross linked polyethylene) insulation. Sunlight Resistant. This product meets the current RoHS requirements. No lead is added or used in manufacturing.
Learn More13 1/C AL 2000V XLPE RHH/RHW-2 Power Cable Type PV
The cable is available in sizes 6 AWG through 1000 kcmil. The product is approved for use in solar power applications per the NEC article 690 and is rated 90°C for exposed or concealed wiring in wet or dry locations. Individual conductors are stranded aluminum alloy covered with a cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation and is rated for direct burial. The cable is sunlight resistant, oil resistant PRI and PRII, RoHS compliant, passes -40°C cold bend.
Learn More14 Lead Free & Silicone-Free 1/C CU 600V EPR RHH/RHW-2 USE-2 CPE-TS Power Cable Royal Guard ®
Southwire’s 600 Volt power cables are suited for use in wet and dry areas, conduits, ducts, troughs, trays, direct burial, aerial supported by a messenger, and where superior electrical properties are desired. These cables are capable of operating continuously at the conductor temperature not in excess of 90°C for normal operation in wet and dry locations, 130°C for emergency overload, and 250°C for short circuit conditions. For uses in Class I, II, and III, Division 2 hazardous locations per NEC Article 501 and 502. Sunlight and oil resistant.
Learn More15 MachineFLEX™ Tray Control Cable Cu 600/1000V PVC THHN Shielded
Southwire’s shielded flexible machine tray cable is ideal for use in for use in CNC machines, grinding, cutting, metal forming, buffing, bottling equipment, conveyors, processing & packaging equipment, assembly lines, control panels, food and bever- age, oil sands, plant expansion, wind energy and data centers.
Learn More16 VFD Cable
Assorted VFD Cabling that comes in a wide variety of configurations for multiple use cases.
Learn More17 5kV AL 100% TRXLPE One-Third Neutral LLDPE Primary UD
Southwire's 35kV cables are suited for use in wet and dry areas, conduits, ducts, troughs, trays, direct burial, sunlight, and where superior electrical properties are desired. These cables are capable of operating continuously at the conductor temperature not in excess of 90°C for normal operation. 130°C for emergency overload, and 250°C for short circuit conditions.
Learn More18 1/C CU 600V XLPE RHH/RHW-2 USE-2 Silicone-Free Power Cable
Southwire’s 600 Volt power cables are suited for use in wet and dry areas, conduits, ducts, troughs, trays, direct burial, aerial supported by a messenger, and where superior electrical properties are desired.
Learn More19 Multi-Conductor CU 600 V FR-XLPE PVC Jacket Control Cable Color Method 1 Table 1
Southwire’s 600 Volt control cables are suited for use in wet and dry areas, conduits, ducts, troughs, trays, direct burial, aerial supported by a messenger, and where superior electrical properties are desired.
Learn More20 1/C AL 2000V XLPE RHH/RHW-2 Power Cable Type PV
The cable is available in sizes 6 AWG through 1000 kcmil. The product is approved for use in solar power applications per the NEC article 690 and is rated 90°C for exposed or concealed wiring in wet or dry locations.
Learn More21 1/C TCU 2000V EPR RHH/RHW-2 CPE Power Cable HDFPC-DLO RW90
HDFPC-DLO is a 2kV flexible power cable with a variety of possible applications such as but not limited to: Drilling rigs, railroad and transit car wiring, mining and other industrial equipment, and as flexible motor leads and wind turbine applications. The cable is suited for use in wet and dry areas, conduits, ducts, troughs, trays, and where superior electrical properties are desired.
Learn More22 MachineFLEX™ Power
Southwire’s MachineFLEX™ Power cables are suited for use in wet and dry areas, conduits, ducts, troughs, trays, aerial supported by a messenger, and where superior electrical properties are desired. These cables are capable of operating continuously at the conductor temperature not in excess of 90°C for normal operation in wet and dry locations, 130°C for emergency overload, and 105°C for short circuit conditions. 1/0 AWG & Larger rated for CT use.
Learn More23 1/C CU 2000V EPDM/CPE Type W RHH/RHW-2 Industrial Grade Cable 90°C
Southwire Type W cable is a heavy-duty industrial cable for use in flexible, portable, and extra-hard usage applications per NEC Article 400. Suitable for continuous submersion in water ideal for submersible pumps. Also suitable for use in light to medium-duty mining applications. Sunlight and oil resistant. Highly flexible and easy to work with in cold conditions. Approved for use per the NEC® as Type RHH/RHW-2 90°C wet or dry. Meets FT-1 and FT-5 Flame Tests.
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Business Development Manager
Mike Pitello
Transportation and Vehicle Electricfication
Mike.Pitello@southwire.comBusiness Development Manager
Carla Newell
Transportation and Vehicle Electrification
Carla.Newell@southwire.comEV Infrastructure
EV Charging Solutions
Sizer Electric Software
Software to perform cable sizing calculations based in an Electrical Code for electrical systems up to 35kV.
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Southwire is at the forefront of planning tomorrow’s grid modernization and optimizing distributed energy systems as Utility companies adapt to increased load from accelerated electrification and EV adoption. We understand the complexities around building a sustainable EV charging infrastructure where energy resilience is critical. Our CableTechSupport™ Team is comprised of the most knowledgeable and experienced engineers in the industry and is ready to help you innovate, design, and plan, as well as support the installation of your EV charging application at any scale. Southwire’s breadth of cable products and customized solutions extend from the grid to the charging kiosk. Put our 70 years of experience in delivering power responsibly to work in your EV infrastructure project today.
2025 Carbon Zero Goal
In July 2020, Southwire announced a goal to achieve 100% zero carbon energy for our operations by 2025 (2018 baseline). This objective—coined Carbon Zero—will address our Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions. Southwire will achieve this goal through eco-efficiency projects to reduce energy consumption and increase the use of green energy—including owned or leased renewable energy sources, purchased green power and renewable energy credits and carbon offsets.In pursuit of Carbon Zero, Southwire will engage and build partnerships with suppliers, customers and other stakeholders to collaborate and reduce our carbon footprint. Read more on our Carbon Zero web page.
Southwire CableTechSupport™
Southwire’s CableTechSupport™ Services team, comprised of engineers with expertise in power, electrical, mechanical, civil, chemical, polymer science, industrial, and nuclear engineering, has the depth of skill and the ability to respond with innovative solutions for your most complex and mission-critical wire and cable challenges.