EV Charging Connectors & Standards
EV charging levels & connector standards
| Standard | Name | Level | Volts | Amps | kW | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Tesla Urban | Supercharger | DC Level 2 | 480 VDC | 150 A | 72 kW | USA |
| Tesla V2 | Supercharger | DC Level 2 | 480 VDC | 312 A | 150 kW | USA |
| Tesla V3 | Supercharger | DC Level 3 | 500 VDC | 521 A | 324 kW | USA |
| Tesla V4 | Megacharger | DC Level 4 | 1000 VDC | 615 A | 350 kW/1+ MW | 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
ADA compliance and parking requirements
EVSE Installation
All electric vehicles will need charging stations, whether in the home, at workplace parking lots, shopping malls, fleet terminals, and highway stops. EVSE stands for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment.
Charging Stations
Utility interconnects
Demand response integration technologies
National Electrical Code (NEC) standards and requirements
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E and OSHA regulations
National Electrical Installation Standards (NEIS) for EVSE
First responder safety and fire hazard measures
Wireless networking
EVSE troubleshooting and repair
Commercial drone and UAV usage is rapidly increasing, and all need to charged, whether back at home base or remotely. So EVSE applies to the drone industry too.
PV System Installation
Many remote charging locations benefit, either directly or supplanted by, solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. These are also popular for the home in southern latitude states.
PV Modules
PV System sizing and design
Utility interconnects and interties
Performance Analysis and Troubleshooting
Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Power Purchase Agreements
