I replaced the 3 ft charging cable with a six ft one purchased on Amazon for $8.99, it works perfectly. I put the short one on the back of the computer, where it belongs, and where I can grab it if needed...
Amazon.com: USB Type-C Cable, BasAcc® SuperSpeed USB-C to USB 3.0 Cable (6ft) for Apple New Macbook Retina 12 Inch, ChromeBook Pixel, Nokia N1 Tablet, Cell and Other Type-C Supported Devices (Black): Cell Phones & Accessories
Amazon.com: USB Type-C Cable, BasAcc® SuperSpeed USB-C to USB 3.0 Cable (6ft) for Apple New Macbook Retina 12 Inch, ChromeBook Pixel, Nokia N1 Tablet, Cell and Other Type-C Supported Devices (Black): Cell Phones & Accessories