EV Charging Connectors & Standards
EV charging levels & connector standards
Standard | Name | Level | Volts | Amps | kW | Country |
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SAE J1772 | J plug | AC Level 1, 2 | 120/240 VAC | 16-80 A | 1.92-19.20 kW | USA, Japan |
IEC 62196 | AC Level 1, 2 | 250/400 VAC | 16/32 A | 4-12.8 kW | China | |
IEC 62196-2 | Mennekes | AC Level 2 | 250/400 VAC | 63 A | 22 kW | EU |
SAE J1772 CCS | Combo 1 | DC Level 2 | 200/600 VDC | 200 A | 350-125 kW | USA |
JEVS G105 | CHAdeMO | DC Level 2 | 500 VDC | 120 A | 60 kW | Japan |
IEC 62196-3 CCS | Combo 2 | DC Level 2 | 200/850 VDC | 66/200 A | 13-170 kW | EU |
GB/T 20234.3 | Guobiao | DC Level 2 | 750 VDC | 125 A | 93.75 kW | China |
NACS (Tesla) | Destination Charger | AC Level 2 | 120/240 VAC | 40/80 A | 11.2 kW | USA |
NACS (Tesla) | V2 Supercharger | DC Level 2 | 480 VDC | 312 A | 150 kW | USA |
NACS (Tesla) | V3 Supercharger | DC Level 3 | 500 VDC | 521 A | 250 kW | USA |
NACS (Tesla) | V4 Supercharger | DC Level 4 | 1000 VDC | 615 A | 500 kW | USA |
EV charging plugs & connector ports
SAE J1772 J-plug
AC Level 1,2 - USA, Japan
IEC 62196
AC Level 1,2 - China
IEC 62196-2 Mennekes
AC Level 2 - EU
SAE J1772 CCS Combo 1
DC Level 2 - USA
JEVS G105 CHAdeMO
DC Level 2 - Japan
IEC 62196-3 CCS Combo 2
DC Level 2 - EU
GB/T 20234.3 Guobiao
DC Level 2 - China
Tesla Supercharger V2/V3
DC Level 2 - USA
EVSE regulations and compliance
Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC) 2014/30/EU
Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU
Charging systems: IEC 61851 / IEC 62752/ UL 2202
Wireless charging system: IEC 61980
Protective Devices / Personnel Protection Systems: IEC 60755 / UL 2231
Plugs, Socket-outlets, Connectors, Inlets: IEC 62196 / UL 2251
Cables and Liquid cooled cables: IEC 62893 and 2PfGQ 2473
Low-voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Assemblies for Charging Stations: IEC 61439-7
National Standards for the above listed products: JIS D1304
National Electrical Code (NEC) standards and requirements
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E and OSHA regulations
National Electrical Installation Standards (NEIS) for EVSE