IEC 62196-2 Ed. 4.0 en:2025

Plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets - Conductive charging of electric vehicles - Part 2: Dimensional compatibility requirements for AC pin and contact-tube accessories

IEC 62196-2:2025 applies to EV plugs, EV socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets with pins and contact-tubes of standardized configurations, herein referred to as "accessories". These accessories have a nominal rated operating voltage not exceeding 480 V AC, 50 Hz to 60 Hz, and a rated current not exceeding 63 A three phase or 70 A single phase, for use in conductive charging of electric vehicles.
 This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2022. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
 This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
 a) addition of new tests for latching devices;
 b) corrections to standard sheets.