IEC 62196
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IEC 62196 is an international standard that defines the types, dimensions, and general requirements for plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors, and vehicle inlets for conductive charging of electric vehicles.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| IEC 62196 canonical | 5 |
| IEC 62196-1 | 3 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T3739935 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: IEC 62196 Context triple: [IEC 62196-3, partOfSeries, IEC 62196]
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A.
IEC 62196-2
IEC 62196-2 is an international standard that defines the dimensions, performance, and safety requirements for AC charging connectors used for electric vehicles, including the widely adopted Type 2 plug in Europe.
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B.
IEC 62196-3
IEC 62196-3 is an international standard that defines the physical and electrical requirements for DC charging connectors and inlets used in electric vehicle fast-charging systems.
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C.
IEC 61851
IEC 61851 is an international standard that defines the general requirements, communication, and safety aspects for conductive charging systems of electric vehicles.
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D.
ISO 15118
ISO 15118 is an international standard that defines secure, high-level communication between electric vehicles and charging stations, enabling features like plug-and-charge and smart charging.
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E.
CCS (Combined Charging System)
CCS (Combined Charging System) is a widely adopted fast-charging standard for electric vehicles that combines AC and DC charging capabilities in a single connector design.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: IEC 62196 Target entity description: IEC 62196 is an international standard that defines the types, dimensions, and general requirements for plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors, and vehicle inlets for conductive charging of electric vehicles.
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A.
IEC 62196-2
IEC 62196-2 is an international standard that defines the dimensions, performance, and safety requirements for AC charging connectors used for electric vehicles, including the widely adopted Type 2 plug in Europe.
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B.
IEC 62196-3
IEC 62196-3 is an international standard that defines the physical and electrical requirements for DC charging connectors and inlets used in electric vehicle fast-charging systems.
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C.
IEC 61851
IEC 61851 is an international standard that defines the general requirements, communication, and safety aspects for conductive charging systems of electric vehicles.
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D.
ISO 15118
ISO 15118 is an international standard that defines secure, high-level communication between electric vehicles and charging stations, enabling features like plug-and-charge and smart charging.
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E.
CCS (Combined Charging System)
CCS (Combined Charging System) is a widely adopted fast-charging standard for electric vehicles that combines AC and DC charging capabilities in a single connector design.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (43)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
electric vehicle charging standard
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international standard ⓘ international standard ⓘ international standard ⓘ international standard ⓘ |
| addresses |
compatibility with different supply systems
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safety requirements for EV charging connectors ⓘ |
| aimsTo | facilitate global harmonization of EV charging interfaces ⓘ |
| appliesTo | conductive charging of electric vehicles ⓘ |
| covers |
DC charging connectors
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general requirements for EV charging plugs and socket-outlets ⓘ single-phase AC charging connectors ⓘ three-phase AC charging connectors ⓘ |
| defines |
AC pin and contact-tube accessories for EV charging
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DC and combined AC/DC pin and contact-tube accessories for EV charging ⓘ mating interface between EV and supply equipment ⓘ types of plugs for conductive charging of electric vehicles ⓘ types of socket-outlets for conductive charging of electric vehicles ⓘ types of vehicle connectors for conductive charging of electric vehicles ⓘ types of vehicle inlets for conductive charging of electric vehicles ⓘ |
| ensures | interoperability between EVs and charging equipment ⓘ |
| focusesOn | mechanical and dimensional compatibility of EV charging interfaces ⓘ |
| geographicalScope | international ⓘ |
| hasPart |
IEC 62196
self-linksurface differs
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surface form:
IEC 62196-1
IEC 62196-2 ⓘ IEC 62196-3 ⓘ |
| partOf | IEC 62196 self-linksurface differs ⓘ |
| partOfSeries | IEC standards ⓘ |
| publishedBy | International Electrotechnical Commission ⓘ |
| relatedTo | IEC 61851 ⓘ |
| specifies |
dimensions of EV charging interfaces
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general requirements for EV charging connectors ⓘ |
| standardizes |
contact arrangements for EV charging connectors
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mounting dimensions for EV charging inlets and outlets ⓘ |
| subjectArea |
electric road vehicles
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electromobility ⓘ power connectors ⓘ |
| usedBy |
EV manufacturers
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charging equipment manufacturers ⓘ grid operators ⓘ |
| usedIn |
electric vehicle charging infrastructure
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private EV charging installations ⓘ public EV charging stations ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: IEC 62196 Description of subject: IEC 62196 is an international standard that defines the types, dimensions, and general requirements for plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors, and vehicle inlets for conductive charging of electric vehicles.
Referenced by (8)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
this entity surface form:
IEC 62196-1
this entity surface form:
IEC 62196-1