Abstract: A charging device for an electric vehicle is equipped with a housing, power electronics arranged in the housing, a charging cable which is connected to the power electronics, leads out of the housing and has a charging plug on a distal end, and a charging plug holder arranged on the housing. The charging plug has a grip and a contact portion. The charging plug holder is configured to hold the charging plug. Accordingly, the charging plug holder has a first depression, which is dimensioned and shaped to accommodate the contact portion of the charging plug in an insertion direction and to hold the charging plug when the charging device is in a standby state.