Type 2 AC connector

E79906

The Type 2 AC connector is a widely adopted European-standard electric vehicle charging plug designed for single- and three-phase alternating current charging.

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Mennekes connector 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf AC charging connector
electric vehicle charging connector
adoptedAsStandardBy European Commission
alsoKnownAs Type 2 AC connector
surface form: Mennekes connector

Type 2 plug
canBeAdaptedTo Type 1 vehicles via adapter cable
compatibleWith most European electric cars
connectorTypeDesignation IEC 62196-2
surface form: IEC 62196 Type 2
geometricKeying prevents incorrect insertion
governingStandardBody International Electrotechnical Commission
hasLockingFeature mechanical locking latch in inlet
hasPinCount 7
hasPinType 1 protective earth pin
2 signal pins for communication
3 power pins for three-phase AC
introducedBy Mennekes
isBaseFor CCS Type 2 (Combo 2) DC fast charging connector
mandatedAsStandardFor public AC charging points in the EU
mountingLocation charging station socket-outlet
vehicle inlet
regionOfPrimaryUse Europe
relatedStandard IEC 61851
surface form: IEC 61851 (EV conductive charging system)
safetyFeature interlock prevents disconnection under load
no live parts accessible when unplugged
shape round with flattened sides
standardizedIn IEC 62196-2
suitableFor destination charging
overnight charging
supportsCableConfiguration socket-outlet with detachable cable
tethered cable
supportsChargingMode Mode 3 (IEC 61851)
supportsChargingPower up to 22 kW AC (common public chargers)
up to 43 kW AC (high-power AC in some implementations)
supportsCommunicationProtocol control pilot signaling
proximity pilot signaling
supportsCurrentType single-phase AC
three-phase AC
supportsPhaseConfiguration single-phase 230 V AC
three-phase 400 V AC
supportsVehicleLocking yes
typicalApplication home AC wallbox chargers
public AC charging stations
typicalMaxCurrent up to 32 A per phase
up to 63 A per phase (depending on implementation)
typicalMaxVoltage up to 480 V AC (three-phase)
typicalUse mode 3 AC charging
usedFor electric vehicle charging
plug-in hybrid vehicle charging

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Type 2 AC connector alsoKnownAs Type 2 AC connector
this entity surface form: Mennekes connector
CCS (Combined Charging System) basedOn Type 2 AC connector