DS/EN IEC 62196-1:2022

Plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets - Conductive charging of electric vehicles - Part 1: General requirements

This part of IEC 62196 is applicable to EV plugs, EV socket-outlets, vehicle connectors, vehicle inlets, herein referred to as accessories, and to cable assemblies for electric vehicles (EV) intended for use in conductive charging systems which incorporate control means, with a rated operating voltage not exceeding:*- 690 V AC 50 Hz to 60 Hz, at a rated current not exceeding 250 A;*- 1 500 V DC at a rated current not exceeding 800 A.*These accessories and cable assemblies are intended to be installed by instructed persons (IEV 195-04-02) or skilled persons (IEV 195-04-01) only.*These accessories and cable assemblies are intended to be used for circuits specified in IEC 61851 (all parts), which operate at different voltages and frequencies, and which can include extra-low voltage and communication signals.*These accessories and cable assemblies are intended to be used at an ambient temperature between 30 °C and +40 °C.*NOTE 1 – In some countries, other requirements can apply.*NOTE 2 – In the following country, 35 °C applies: SE.*NOTE 3 – The manufacturer can enlarge the temperature range on the condition that the specified range information is provided.*These accessories are intended to be connected only to cables with copper or copper-alloy conductors.*The accessories covered by this document are intended for use in electric vehicle supply equipment in accordance with IEC 61851 (all parts).*This document does not apply to standard plug and socket-outlets used for mode 1 and mode 2 according to IEC 61851-1:2017, 6.2.*NOTE 4 – In the following countries, mode 1 is not allowed: UK, US, CA, SG.