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EV charging glossary

Connector types

Connector type

Connector type identifies the physical charging interface used between an EV and charging equipment. Common examples include Type 2 for AC charging in Europe, CCS Combo 2 for European DC charging, CHAdeMO on part of the installed fleet, and SAE J3400 in North America. Connector type affects physical compatibility, but it does not describe the whole charging system. Charging mode, supported power, communication method and regional standards also determine whether a vehicle and charge point can work together. For product specifications, name the connector standard and the charging capability rather than relying on a broad label such as "fast charger".

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Type 2 connector

Combined Charging System

SAE J3400 / NACS
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