Plug types
Types of connectors for electric Cars
Combo plug (Combined Charging System CCS)
The combo plug (CCS) extends the type 2 plug via a quick charging func - tion with two additional power contacts. This connector is intended to sup- port AC and DC charging (alternating and direct current charging) with up to 170 kW, although in practice the value is more likely to be 50 kW
Type 1 connector
A single-phase type 1 connector enables charging powers of up to 7.4 kW (230 V, 32 A). Since this standard is primarily found in car models from Asia and is rarely used in Europe, there are hardly any charging stations where a type 1 charging cable is permanentl
CHAdeMO plug
his is a fast charging system that was developed in Japan and enables charging capacities of up to 100 kW, although most public charging stations only provide a capacity of up to 50 kW. CHAdeMO is compatible with vehicles from several car manufacturers such as Honda, Peugeot, Mitsubishi and some Tesla models, however, the CHAdeMO variant is becoming less and less important in Europe. Less than 5 % of all vehicles sold in Europe use CHAdeMO technology, which is why this connection is increasingly being dispensed within new charging stations. Tesla Supercharger Tesla's Superchargers are a modified version of the Mennekes Type 2 plug and allow 80% charging of the Model S within 30 minutes at a charging capacity of up to 120 kW DC. While Tesla Superchargers are not yet available for other vehicle brands, charging is a free service for Tesla customers.
Type 2 connector
In Europe, the widely used three-phase plug is the standard which allows charging capacities of up to 22 kW (400 V, 32 A) in private homes and up to 43 kW (400 V, 63 A) at public charging stations. Since these are usually equipped with a type 2 socket, to which each mode 3 charging cable can be connected, it is possible to charge elec- tric vehicles with both type 1 and type 2 plugs. The so-called Mennekes connector (type 2) is attached to the charging station for all mode 3 cables.
Plugs at home, in garages and on the go Schuko sockets
CEE plug
The CEE plug is available in different versions. The single-phase, blue version, also known as the “camping” plug, enables a charging capacity of up to 3.7 kW (230 V, 16 A). There is also a three-phase red version for industrial sockets. The smaller industrial plug (CEE16) allows charging capacities of up to 11 kW (400 V, 16 A), while the larger industrial plug (CEE32) supports charging capacities of up to 22 kW (400 V, 32 A).
Schuko sockets, the common household socket in most of continental Europe, are sometimes attached to public charging stations and allow all electric vehicles to be charged using a mode 2 charging cable. Although a charging power of up to 3.7 kW (230 V, 16 A) can be achieved with appropriate protection, a maximum charging power of 2.3 kW (230 V, 10 A) is recommended without checking the socket beforehand.
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