Although at first all the different EV connector types can be quite confusing and naturally you would think ‘Why can’t all the connectors be the same?’ But to understand this fully it’s the same concept as different phone brands having a different charging lead connector, different EV manufacturers have different connector types.
Here are the different connector types associated with each type of charger. Some connectors can be used across different size chargers. This is why you commonly see the Type 1 and now the Type 2 cable as the connector type that comes with the standard charging lead with a plug-in vehicle.
Slow Charging
There are four connector types for slow chargers, this is largely down to the fact that EV chargers have advanced in a relatively short period of time. EV manufacturers also understood the need for drivers to have access to the very basic of chargepoint in an emergency hence the UK three pin plug and Commando plug options, being available with a slow charger.
Fast Charging
The most commonly seen chargers and connector types. Type 1 connectors were introduced when fast chargers were first brought to the market. In recent times the Type 2 connector has been introduced to meet growing trends, new car manufacturer designs and to suit all types of AC EV chargepoints.
Rapid and Ultra Rapid Charging
These three connector types are commonly seen at DC chargers up and down the country. Most DC chargers are tethered due to the size of the cable needed to draw out the amount of power that is put into the vehicle.
The CHAdeMO connector type is favoured by Japanese and Korean car makers, therefore popular models with this connector type are Mitsubishi and Nissan vehicles.
CCS connector types come in two different forms, despite looking at first glance very similar, but these are the most common types for DC connectivity. Each large DC unit will usually have three leads and three connector types each being one of these pictured above.
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