EVCS Connector Type
Common connectors include Type 1 (Yazaki) , Type 2 (Mennekes) , Type 3 (Scame) , CCS Combo 1 and 2 , CHAdeMO , and Tesla. [22] [23] Many standard plug types are defined in IEC 62196 -2 (for AC supplied power) and 62196-3 (for DC supplied power): Type 1: single-phase AC vehicle coupler – SAE J1772/2009 automotive plug specifications Type 2: single- and three-phase AC vehicle coupler – VDE-AR-E 2623-2-2 , SAE J3068 , and GB/T 20234.2 plug specifications Type 3: single- and three-phase AC vehicle coupler equipped with safety shutters – EV Plug Alliance proposal Type 4: DC fast charge couplers Configuration AA: CHAdeMO Configuration BB: GB/T 20234.3 Configurations CC/DD: (reserved) Configuration EE: CCS Combo 1 Configuration FF: CCS Combo 2 CCS DC charging requires Powerline Communications (PLC). Two connectors are added at the bottom of Type 1 or Type 2 vehicle inlets and charging plugs to supply DC current. These are commonly known as Combo 1 or Combo 2 conne