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EV charging glossary

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Mode 3 charging

Mode 3 charging uses dedicated AC EV supply equipment in which the control-pilot function extends into equipment permanently connected to the AC supply. It is the normal charging mode for dedicated AC wallboxes and many public AC charge points. Mode 3 charging can use tethered cables or socketed equipment. In Europe, Type 2 is the common vehicle interface associated with this charging mode. The vehicle's onboard charger converts the incoming AC power to DC for the battery. The EVSE controls the safe supply and communicates the available current to the vehicle.

Related terms

Type 2 connector

Onboard charger

EVSE
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