Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment - EVSE

Battery and Charging standards primarily cover battery packs that power electric vehicles, conductive charging stations, and the relationship between these two sides of the equation. Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE), AC/DC charging stations, and the connectors and inlets are standardized. Within the vehicle itself, lithium-ion traction battery packs, as well as both lithium and non-lithium secondary batteries, are also standardized. These standards are related to the testing and requirements of EVSEs including system architecture.

CSA C22.2 No. 280-2022

Electric vehicle supply equipment (Trinational standard with UL 2594 and NMX-J-677-ANCE-2022)

Preface This is the harmonized ANCE, CSA Group, and UL Standard for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment. It is the Third edition of NMX-J-677-ANCE, the Third edition of CSA C22.2 No. 280, and the Third edition of UL 2594. This edition of NMX-J-677-ANCE supersedes the previous edition published on December 21, 2016. This edition of CSA C22.2 No. 280 supersedes the previous edition published on December 21, 2016. This edition of UL 2594 supersedes the previous edition published on December 21, 2016. This harmonized standard was prepared by the Association of Standardization and Certification (ANCE), CSA Group, and Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL). The efforts and support of the Technical Harmonization Working Group for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment are gratefully acknowledged. This standard is considered suitable for use for conformity assessment within the stated scope of the Standard. The present Mexican Standard was reviewed and approved by the Comité de Normalización de la Asociación de Normalización y Certificación, A.C., CONANCE. This standard was reviewed by the CSA Subcommittee on Electric Vehicle – Supply Equipment, under the jurisdiction of the CSA Technical Committee on Industrial Products and the CSA Strategic Steering Committee on Requirements for Electrical Safety, and has been formally approved by the CSA Technical Committee. This standard has been developed in compliance with the Standards Council of Canada requirements for National Standards of Canada. It has been published as a National Standard of Canada by CSA Group. Scope 1.1 This Standard applies to conductive electric vehicle (EV) supply equipment with a primary source voltage of 1000 V ac or less, with a frequency of 50 or 60 Hz, and intended to provide ac power to an electric vehicle with an on-board charging unit. This Standard covers electric vehicle supply equipment intended for use where ventilation is not required. 1.2 With reference to 1.1, the following list of examples of electric vehicle supply equipment are included in this Standard: a) EV Cord Sets – Rated 125 Vac maximum, 16 A maximum, intended for indoor and outdoor use; b) Fastened in place EV Charging Stations – Rated 250 Vac maximum, 40 A maximum, intended for indoor or outdoor use; c) Fixed in place EV Charging Stations – Rated 1000 Vac maximum, intended for indoor or indoor/outdoor use; and d) Fixed in place EV Power Outlet – Rated 1000 Vac maximum, intended for indoor or indoor/outdoor use. For Mexico, use 127 Vac where 120 or 125 Vac is referenced in this Standard. In Canada and the United States, this does not apply. 1.3 The products covered by this Standard are intended for use in accordance with the Installation Codes in Annex A, Ref. No. 1. 1.4 This Standard does not cover cord sets or power supply cords for applications other than EV charging cord sets. For cord sets and power supply cords not covered by this Standard, refer to Annex A, Ref. No. 2 and No. 3. 1.5 With reference to 1.2, this Standard does not cover electric vehicle charging equipment. For EV charging equipment not covered by this Standard, refer to Annex A, Ref. No. 4. 1.6 This Standard does not cover electric vehicle connectors. For electric vehicle connectors not covered by this Standard, refer to Annex A, Ref. No. 5. 1.7 This Standard does not cover regular-use power outlets. For regular-use power outlets not covered by this Standard, refer to Annex A, Ref. No. 6. 1.8 This Standard does not cover equipment intended for wireless power transfer, which may also be designated as wireless charging, inductive charging, magnetic resonance charging, or any other similar designation indicating the transfer of power from the EVSE to the vehicle through other than a conductive connection.

NECA 413-2024

Standard for Installing and Maintaining Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE)

This ANSI accredited standard describes the procedures for installing and maintaining AC Level 1, AC Level 2 and fast charging DC (initially known in the industry as AC Level 3 and currently known in the industry as DC Level 2) Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE). NECA 413 provides the essentials of electrical vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) installation that is consistent with safe, sound and successful growth of the EV market. The standard describes quality and performance aspects of installing electric vehicle charging stations and necessary steps that must be performed to ensure system capacity of electrical power sources and service equipment and safe installation of EVSE branch circuits and feeders. It includes a review of the various types of EVSE and applicable rules in the NEC that must be applied to EVSE installations. Applicable installation guidelines and checklists are integrated into this standard to assist contractors, installers and inspectors. Compliance with regulatory agencies is also covered specifically as it relates to required work permits, inspections, and approval of EVSE or vehicle charging equipment installations. This revision continues to address performing an effective site (electrical system) assessment prior to EVSE installation and provide installation requirements and alternatives. It will also assist users in applying appropriate NEC rules, installation, quality and workmanship standards, and installation requirements contained in product safety standards.

NFPA 70-2023

NFPA 70 National Electrical Code, 2023 edition

Adopted in all 50 states, NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (NEC) is the benchmark for safe electrical design, installation, and inspection to protect people and property from electrical hazards.

SAE J 2293-1-2014 (SAE J2293-1-2014)

Energy Transfer System for Electric Vehicles - Part 1: Functional Requirements and System Architectures (Stabilized: Feb 2014)

SAE J2293 establishes requirements for Electric Vehicles (EV) and the off-board Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) used to transfer electrical energy to an EV from an Electric Utility Power System (Utility) in North America. This document defines, either directly or by reference, all characteristics of the total EV Energy Transfer System (EV-ETS) necessary to insure the functional interoperability of an EV and EVSE of the same physical system architecture. The ETS, regardless of architecture, is responsible for the conversion of AC electrical energy into DC electrical energy that can be used to charge the Storage Battery of an EV, as shown in Figure 1.

SAE J 2293-2-2014 (SAE J2293-2-2014)

Energy Transfer System for Electric Vehicles - Part 2: Communication Requirements and Network Architecture (Stabilized: Feb 2014)

SAE J2293 establishes requirements for Electric Vehicles (EV) and the off-board Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) used to transfer electrical energy to an EV from an Electric Utility Power System (Utility) in North America. This document defines, either directly or by reference, all characteristics of the total EV Energy Transfer System (EV-ETS) necessary to insure the functional interoperability of an EV and EVSE of the same physical system architecture. The ETS, regardless of architecture, is responsible for the conversion of AC electrical energy into DC electrical energy that can be used to charge the Storage Battery of an EV, as shown in Figure 1.

SAE J 2953-1-2023

Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) Interoperability with Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE)

This SAE Recommended Practice J2953/1 establishes requirements and specification by which a specific Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) and Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) pair can be considered interoperable. The test procedures are further described in J2953/2.

SAE J 2953-2-2023

Test Procedures for the Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) Interoperability with Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE)

This SAE Recommended Practice SAE J2953/2 establishes the test procedures to ensure the interoperability of Plug-In Vehicles (PEV) and Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) for multiple suppliers.