What Are the Types of EV Sockets?

As global climate change and environmental degradation issues become increasingly severe, reducing greenhouse gas emissions has become an important task for governments and enterprises worldwide. Electric vehicles, as zero or low-emission transportation tools, can significantly reduce the emissions of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide compared to traditional fuel vehicles, thereby mitigating global warming trends. Different electric vehicles have different needs for EV Sockets, so what are the characteristics and classifications of EV Sockets?

Features of AG Electrical EV Sockets

• Complies with the regulations and requirements of "Connection Devices for Conductive Charging of Electric Vehicles" GB/T 20234.2-2015.

  
  

• Equipped with one or two PTC (PT1000) thermistors (usable with hela locks), featuring signal feedback functionality.

  
  

• Attractive appearance, with the protective cover installable on the left, right, or front.

  
  

• Reliable materials that are flame-retardant, pressure-resistant, wear-resistant, impact-resistant, and highly oil-resistant.

  
  

• Excellent protective performance with a protection grade of IP55 (in working condition).

Classification of EV Sockets

Type 1 Interface

Used mainly in some parts of Europe, but it is gradually being replaced by the Type 2 interface.

Features a relatively simple structure for plugs and sockets, but the charging speed is slower.

Type 2 Interface (European Standard)

• Currently widely used in Europe and gradually gaining recognition worldwide.

  
  

• Supports single-phase and three-phase AC charging, as well as some DC charging functions.

  
  

• Characterized by a larger plug, offering better electrical connection performance and safety.

CHAdeMO Interface (Japanese Standard)

• Designed for DC fast charging, widely used in charging stations in Japan and some other regions globally.

  
  

• Features high power and high speed, but the interface shape is different from standards like Type 2, requiring specialized charging guns and sockets.

CCS Interface (Combo Charging System)

• A combined charging system designed to unify AC charging and DC fast charging interfaces.

  
  

• Commonly found in some models and charging stations in North America and Europe.

  
  

• Characterized by more complex plugs and sockets, but able to support multiple charging modes and standards simultaneously.

Tesla Proprietary Interface

• The proprietary charging interface used by Tesla vehicles, applicable only to Tesla-brand electric vehicles.

  
  

• Features high power and high speed, and Tesla has built many supercharging stations globally to support its proprietary interface.