SIST EN IEC 62196-2:2026

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2026
Vtiči, vtičnice, konektorji in uvodnice na vozilih - Kabelsko napajanje električnih
vozil - 2. del: Zahteve za dimenzijsko skladnost pribora s trni in cevastimi kontakti
za izmenični tok (AC) (IEC 62196-2:2025)
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)
Stecker, Steckdosen, Fahrzeugkupplungen und Fahrzeugstecker - Konduktives Laden
von Elektrofahrzeugen - Teil 2: Maßliche Kompatibilitätsanforderungen an
Wechselspannungssteckvorrichtungen mit Stiften und Buchsen (IEC 62196-2:2025)
Fiches, socles de prise de courant, prises mobiles de véhicule et socles de connecteurs
de véhicules - Charge conductive des véhicules électriques - Partie 2: Exigences
dimensionnelles de compatibilité pour les appareils à broches et alvéoles pour courant
alternatif (IEC 62196-2:2025)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 62196-2:2026
ICS:
29.120.30 Vtiči, vtičnice, spojke Plugs, socket-outlets,
couplers
43.120 Električna cestna vozila Electric road vehicles
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN IEC 62196-2

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM January 2026
ICS 29.120.30; 43.120 Supersedes EN IEC 62196-2:2022
English Version
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)
Fiches, socles de prise de courant, prises mobiles de Stecker, Steckdosen, Fahrzeugkupplungen und
véhicule et socles de connecteurs de véhicule - Charge Fahrzeugstecker - Konduktives Laden von
conductive des véhicules électriques - Partie 2: Exigences Elektrofahrzeugen - Teil 2: Maßliche
dimensionnelles de compatibilité pour les appareils à Kompatibilitätsanforderungen an
broches et alvéoles pour courant alternatif Wechselspannungssteckvorrichtungen mit Stiften und
(IEC 62196-2:2025) Buchsen
(IEC 62196-2:2025)
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European foreword
The text of document 23H/580/FDIS, future edition 4 of IEC 62196-2, prepared by SC 23H "Plugs,
Socket-outlets and Couplers for industrial and similar applications, and for Electric Vehicles" of
IEC/TC 23 "Electrical accessories" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and approved by
CENELEC as EN IEC 62196-2:2026.
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which the document has to be implemented at national (dop) 2027-01-31
level by publication of an identical national standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards conflicting with the (dow) 2029-01-31
document have to be withdrawn
This document supersedes EN IEC 62196-2:2022 and all of its amendments and corrigenda (if any).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
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This document is read in conjunction with EN IEC 62196-1:2026.
This document has been prepared under a standardization request addressed to CENELEC by the
European Commission. The Standing Committee of the EFTA States subsequently approves these
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Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 62196-2:2025 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.
In the official version, for Bibliography, the following notes have to be added for the standard indicated:
IEC 61851 series NOTE Approved as EN IEC 61851 series
IEC 62196-3 NOTE Approved as EN IEC 62196-3
IEC 62752 NOTE Approved as EN IEC 62752
Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments)
applies.
NOTE 1  Where an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod),
the relevant EN/HD applies.
NOTE 2  Up-to-date information on the latest versions of the European Standards listed in this annex is available
here: www.cencenelec.eu.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 61851-1 2017 Electric vehicle conductive charging EN IEC 61851-1 2019
system - Part 1: General requirements
IEC 62196-1 2025 Plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors EN IEC 62196-1 2026
and vehicle inlets - Conductive charging of
electric vehicles - Part 1: General
requirements
IEC 62196-2 ®
Edition 4.0 2025-11
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
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
ICS 29.120.30; 43.120 ISBN 978-2-8327-0827-9

IEC 62196-2:2025-11(en)
IEC 62196-2:2025 © IEC 2025
CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
INTRODUCTION . 6
1 Scope . 7
2 Normative references . 7
3 Terms and definitions . 7
4 General . 8
5 Ratings . 8
6 Connection between the power supply and the electric vehicle . 8
6.1 Interfaces. 8
6.2 Basic interface . 9
6.3 DC interface. 10
6.4 Combined interface . 10
6.201 Communication and control pilot function . 10
7 Classification of accessories. 10
7.4 According to electrical operation . 10
7.5 According to interface . 11
7.201 According to the standard sheet used . 11
8 Marking . 11
9 Dimensions . 12
9.201 Standard sheets . 12
10 Protection against electric shock . 12
11 Size and colour of protective earthing and neutral conductors . 13
12 Provisions for earthing . 13
13 Terminals . 13
13.201 Wire connections of components. 13
14 Interlocks. 13
14.201 Engage and disengage the latching device (configurations without a
retaining means that are not suitable for making and breaking under load) . 13
14.201.1 General . 13
14.201.2 Samples . 13
14.201.3 Test sequence . 14
14.201.4 Test gauges . 16
15 Resistance to ageing of rubber and thermoplastic material . 19
16 General construction . 19
17 Construction of EV socket-outlets . 20
18 Construction of EV plugs and vehicle connectors . 20
19 Construction of vehicle inlets . 20
20 Degrees of protection . 20
21 Insulation resistance and dielectric strength . 20
22 Breaking capacity . 20
23 Normal operation . 20
24 Temperature rise . 20
25 Flexible cables and their connection . 20
26 Mechanical strength . 20
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27 Screws, current-carrying parts and connections . 21
28 Creepage distances, clearances and distances through sealing compound . 21
29 Resistance to heat and to fire . 21
30 Corrosion and resistance to rusting . 21
31 Conditional short-circuit current . 21
32 Electromagnetic compatibility . 21
33 Vehicle drive over . 21
34 Thermal cycling . 21
35 Humidity exposure . 21
36 Misalignment . 21
37 Contact endurance test . 22
201 Resistor coding. 22
STANDARD SHEETS. 23
CONFIGURATION TYPE 1 . 23
CONFIGURATION TYPE 2 . 33
CONFIGURATION TYPE 3 . 48
CONFIGURATION TYPE 4 . 67
Annex A (normative) Standard sheets for test gauges in 14.1.9 . 73
Annex B (informative) EV accessories directly connected to printed circuit boards
(PCBs) . 74
Annex AA (informative) Legacy drawings from IEC 62196-2:2016 . 75
Annex BB (informative) Coordinate systems and package spaces for automatic
docking and undocking of vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets . 80
BB.1 General . 80
BB.2 IEC 62196-2 configuration type 1 . 80
BB.2.1 Coordinate system of vehicle inlet . 80
BB.2.2 Coordinate system of vehicle connector . 81
BB.3 IEC 62196-2 configuration type 2 . 81
BB.3.1 Coordinate system of vehicle inlet . 81
BB.3.2 Coordinate system of vehicle connector . 82
BB.4 Package space for automatic docking . 83
Bibliography . 84

Figure 201 – Example of test setup for checking latched position and unlatched
position . 15
Figure 202 – Test gauge of EV plug (configuration type 2) and vehicle connector
(configuration type 2) – Side view . 16
Figure 203 – Test gauge of EV plug (configuration type 2) for checking latched position
and unlatched position . 16
Figure 204 – Test gauge of vehicle connector (configuration type 2) for checking
latched position and unlatched position – Detail 1 . 17
Figure 205 – Test gauge of vehicle connector (configuration type 2) for checking
latched position and unlatched position – Detail 2 . 17
Figure 206 – Test gauge of vehicle connector (configuration type 2) for checking
latched position and unlatched position – Detail 3 . 18
Figure 207 – Test gauge of vehicle connector (configuration type 2) for checking
latched position and unlatched position – Detail 4 . 18
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Figure 208 – Test gauge of vehicle connector (configuration type 2) for checking
latched position and unlatched position – Detail 5 . 19
Figure 209 – Test gauge of vehicle connector (configuration type 2) for checking
latched position and unlatched position – Detail 6 . 19
Figure BB.201 – Vehicle inlet coordinate system of vehicle inlet according to
IEC 62196-2:2022, Standard Sheet 2-I, Sheet 1 . 80
Figure BB.202 – Vehicle connector coordinate system of vehicle connector according
to IEC 62196-2:2022, Standard Sheets 2-I, Sheet 2 . 81
Figure BB.203 – Vehicle inlet coordinate system of vehicle inlet according to
IEC 62196-2:2022, Standard Sheet 2-IIf . 82
Figure BB.204 – Vehicle connector coordinate system of vehicle connector according
to IEC 62196-2:2022, Standard Sheet 2-IIe . 83

Table 201 – Overview of the basic vehicle interface, configuration type 1, single phase . 9
Table 202 – Overview of the basic vehicle interface, configuration types 2, 3 and 4,
three phase or single phase . 10
Table 203 – Electrical operation of configurations based on current rating . 11
Table 204 – Configuration types and standard sheets . 12
Table 205 – Definition of interlock test numbers for checking latched position and
unlatched position . 14
Table 206 – Interoperation of configuration type 2 accessories . 33

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FOREWORD
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IEC 62196-2 has been prepared by IEC subcommittee 23H: Plugs, socket-outlets and couplers
for industrial and similar applications, and for electric vehicles, of IEC technical committee 23:
Electrical accessories. It is an International Standard.
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.
IEC 62196-2:2025 © IEC 2025
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
Draft Report on voting
23H/580/FDIS 23H/587/RVD
Full information on the voting for its approval can be found in the report on voting indicated in
the above table.
The language used for the development of this International Standard is English.
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This document is to be read in conjunction with IEC 62196-1:2025. The clauses of the particular
requirements in this document supplement or modify the corresponding clauses in
IEC 62196-1:2025. Where the text indicates an "addition" to or a "replacement" of the relevant
requirement, test specification or explanation of IEC 62196-1:2025, these changes are made to
the relevant text of IEC 62196-1:2025, which then becomes part of this document. Where no
change is necessary, the words " IEC 62196-1:2025, Clause X, applies" are used.
Subclauses, figures, tables, or notes which are additional to those in IEC 62196-1:2025 are
numbered starting from 201. Additional annexes are lettered AA, BB, etc.
In this document, the following print types are used:
– requirements proper: in roman type;
– test specifications: in italic type;
notes: in smaller roman type.
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A list of all the parts in the IEC 62196 series, published under the general title Plugs, socket-
outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets - Conductive charging of electric vehicles, can be
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– reconfirmed,
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INTRODUCTION
The IEC 61851 series specifies requirements for electric vehicle (EV) conductive supply
equipment.
The IEC 62196 series specifiy the requirements for plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors,
vehicle inlets and cable assemblies as described in the IEC 61851 series and in IEC 62752.
Some charging using on-board vehicle chargers can be achieved by direct connection from an
electric vehicle to an AC supply network using common socket-outlets or by the use of
equipment incorporating control and communication circuits.
To support the connection of AC power for such vehicles, this document provides the standard
interface configurations of AC vehicle couplers and accessories to be used in conductive
charging of electric vehicles, taking the most frequent charging situations into consideration.
The IEC 62196 series consists of the following parts:
– IEC 62196-1: General requirements, comprising clauses of a general character;
– IEC 62196-2: Dimensional compatibility requirements for AC pin and contact-tube
accessories;
– IEC 62196-3: Dimensional compatibility requirements for DC and AC/DC pin and contact-
tube vehicle couplers;
– IEC TS 62196-4: Dimensional compatibility and interchangeability requirements for DC pin
and contact-tube accessories for class II or class III applications;
– IEC 62196-6: Dimensional compatibility requirements for DC pin and contact-tube vehicle
couplers intended to be used for DC EV supply equipment where protection relies on
electrical separation;
– IEC TS 62196-7 : Vehicle adapter.

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Under preparation. Stage at the time of publication: IEC TS/ADTS 62196-7:2025.
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1 Scope
This part of IEC 62196 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 document covers the basic interface accessories for vehicle supply as specified in
IEC 62196-1:2025.
NOTE 1 The term "electric road vehicles (EV)" comprises all road vehicles, including plug-in hybrid road vehicles
(PHEV) that derive all or part of their energy from the rechargeable energy storage systems (RESS).
These accessories are intended to be used for circuits specified in IEC 61851-1 and IEC 62752,
which operate at different voltages and frequencies, and which can include extra-low voltage
(ELV) and communication signals.
The use of these accessories for bidirectional power transfer is under consideration.
This document applies to accessories to be used in an ambient temperature between –30 °C
and +40 °C.
NOTE 2 In the following country, other requirements regarding the lower temperature can apply: NO.
NOTE 3 In the following country, −40 °C applies: SE.
These accessories are intended to be connected only to cables with copper or copper-alloy
conductors.
Vehicle inlets and vehicle connectors described in this document are intended to be used for
charging in modes 1, 2 and 3, cases B and C. The EV socket-outlets and EV plugs covered by
this document are intended to be used for charging mode 3 only, case A and B.
The modes and permissible connections are specified in IEC 61851-1.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies.
For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
IEC 61851-1:2017, Electric vehicle conductive charging system - Part 1: General requirements
IEC 62196-1:2025, Plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets - Conductive
charging of electric vehicles - Part 1: General requirements
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in IEC 62196-1:2025 apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following
addresses:
– IEC Electropedia: available at https://www.electropedia.org/
– ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
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4 General
IEC 62196-1:2025, Clause 4, applies.
5 Ratings
IEC 62196-1:2025, Clause 5 applies, except as follows.
5.1 Preferred rated operating voltage ranges
Replacement:
5.1 Rated operating voltage ranges
Rated operating voltages are as follows:
– 30 V (signal or control purposes only);
– 250 V AC;
– 480 V AC.
5.2 Preferred rated currents
Replacement of the title "Preferred rated currents" with "Rated currents".
5.2.1 General
Replacement:
The rated currents are as follows:
– 10 A single phase;
– 13 A single phase;
– 16 A single and three phase;
– 20 A single and three phase;
– 30 A or 32 A single and three phase;
– 60 A or 63 A single and three phase;
– 70 A single phase only.
NOTE 1 In the following country, the branch circuit overcurrent protection device is based upon 125 % of the
accessory rating: US.
NOTE 2 Reference to "30 A or 32 A" and "60 A or 63 A" rating is made in accordance with national requirements.
6 Connection between the power supply and the electric vehicle
IEC 62196-1:2025, Clause 6 applies, except as follows.
6.1 Interfaces
Replacement:
This Clause 6 provides a description of the physical conductive electrical interface requirements
between the vehicle and the power supply, which allows the following design at the vehicle
interface: a basic interface that provides for current ratings up to 63 A AC three-phase and up
to 70 A AC single phase.
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Different configuration types for the basic interface may allow different application of mode and
current ratings. See introduction to relevant standard sheets for more details.
6.2 Basic interface
Replacement:
There is one type of vehicle inlet: basic.
The basic interface may contain up to seven power or signal contacts, with unique physical
configurations of contact positions for single or three phases. The electrical ratings and their
function are described in Table 201 and Table 202. The electrical ratings and their function are
described in the standard sheets.
Each vehicle inlet shall only mate with the corresponding type of vehicle connector. Each EV
plug shall only mate with the corresponding type of EV socket-outlet.
The accessories, configuration types 1, 2, 3, or 4 are rated as follows:
– configuration type 1 vehicle coupler is rated maximum 250 V, and up to 32 A single phase;
– configuration type 2 vehicle coupler, EV socket-outlet and EV plug are rated:
• 250 V, 13 A or 20 A or 32 A or 63 A or 70 A single phase;
• 480 V, 13 A or 20 A or 32 A or 63 A, three phase;
– configuration type 3 vehicle coupler, EV socket-outlet and EV plug are rated:
• 250 V, 16 A or 32 A, single phase;
• 480 V, 32 A or 63 A three phase;
– configuration type 4 vehicle couplers are rated:
• 250 V, 10 A, 16 A, or 32 A single phase;
• 480 V, 16 A, 32 A, or 63 A three phase.
Table 201 – Overview of the basic vehicle interface,
configuration type 1, single phase
a c
AC
Position number Functions
b
1 L1 (mains 1)
250 V 32 A
2 250 V 32 A L2 (mains 2) / N (neutral)
3 Rated for fault PE (ground/earth)
4 30 V 2 A CP (control pilot)
5 30 V 2 A CS (connection switch)
a
The position number does not refer to the location and/or identification of the contact in the accessory.
b
In the following country, the branch circuit overcurrent protection is based upon 125 % of the device rating:
US.
c
For contacts 4 and 5, environmental conditions can demand larger conductor cross-sections.

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Table 202 – Overview of the basic vehicle interface,
configuration types 2, 3 and 4, three phase or single phase
Three phase Single phase
U
max
a a
I I
max max
Position
Functions
f
number
V AC A A
b
Type 2 Type 3 Type 4 Type 2 Type 3 Type 4
b
1 480 63 70 63 32 L1 (mains 1)

c c c
2 480 63 L2 (mains 2)
- - -
c c c
3 480 63 L3 (mains 3)
- - -
b, e
4 480 63 70 63 32 N (neutral)
5 ― Rated for fault PE (ground/earth)
6 30 2 CP (control pilot)
d
PP (proximity) or
7 30 2
d
CS (connection switch)
a
In the following country, the branch circuit overcurrent protection is based upon 125 % of the device rating: US.
b
For single phase charging, contacts 1 and 4 shall be used.
c
Unused contacts need not be installed. Not provided for Standard Sheets 2-IIIa and 2-IIIb.
d
Not provided for Standard Sheet 2-IIIa.
e
For single phase system supply phase to phase, this contact can be used for L2 (mains 2).
f
Position number does not refer to the location and/or identification of the contact in the accessory.

6.3 DC interface
IEC 62196-1:2025, Clause 6.3, does not apply.
6.4 Combined interface
IEC 62196-1:2025, Clause 6.4, does not apply.
Additional subclause:
6.201 Communication and control pilot function
The control pilot and proximity detection or connection contacts are intended to be used in
accordance with IEC 61851-1.
7 Classification of accessories
IEC 62196-1:2025, Clause 7 applies, except as follows.
7.4 According to electrical operation
Replacement:
Table 203 shows the classification according to electrical operation.
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Table 203 – Electrical operation of configurations based on current rating
Rating
Type
a a
10 13 16 20 70
32 63
1 A,B A,B A,B A,B A,B X X
2 X A X A A A A
3 X X B X B A X
4 A,B X A,B X A A X
Key:
A: Not suitable for make and break under load.
B: Suitable for make and break under load.
X: Not applicable.
NOTE For entries with both A and B, the suitability of the accessory to make and break under load is specified
by the manufacturer.
a
The rating of 32 A also applies for 30 A ratings; and the rating of 63 A also applies for 60 A ratings.

NOTE Communication circuits according to this document are deemed not to make or break load as a result of this
Subclause 7.4.
7.5 According to interface
Replacement:
Interface is specified in Clause 6: basic type.
Additional subclause:
7.201 According to the standard sheet used
– configuration type 1;
– configuration type 2;
– configuration type 3;
– configuration type 4.
8 Marking
IEC 62196-1:2025, Clause 8, applies.
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9 Dimensions
IEC 62196-1:2025, Clause 9, applies, except as follows.
Additional subclause:
9.201 Standard sheets
Accessories shall comply with the relevant standard sheets as specified below and in Table 204:
– Configuration type 1
• 32 A, 250 V single-phase vehicle couplers: Standard Sheet 2-I.
• Optional latching system: Standard Sheet 2-Ia.
NOTE In the following countries, Standard Sheets 2-I and 2-Ia may be applied to vehicle couplers with rated
current up to 80 A: US, KR, JP.
– Configuration type 2
• 63 A, 480 V three-phase or 250 V, 70 A single-phase accessories: Standard Sheets 2-II,
IIa, IIb, IIc, IId, IIe, IIf, IIg and IIh, as specified in Table 206.
– Configuration type 3
• 16 A, 250 V single-phase accessories with one pilot: Standard Sheet 2-IIIa;
• 32 A, 250 V single-phase accessories with two pilots: Standard Sheet 2-IIIb;
• 63 A, 480 V three-phase accessories with two pilots: Standard Sheet 2-IIIc;
• Latching means and maximum dimensions of vehicle connector body outline: Standard
Sheet 2-IIId.
– Configuration type 4
• 32 A, 250 V single-phase accessories: Standard Sheet 2-IV;
• 63 A, 480 V three-phase accessories: Standard Sheet 2-IV.
Table 204 – Configuration types and standard sheets
Configuration Standard sheet Applicable Rated voltage Rated current Phase
type accessories V A
1 2-I Vehicle couplers 250 32 Single phase
250 70 Single phase
2 2-II Accessories
480 63 Three phase
250 16 Single phase
3 2-III Accessories 250 32 Single phase
480 63 Three phase
250 32 Single phase
4 2-IV Vehicle couplers
480 63 Three phase
10 Protection against electric shock
IEC 62196-1:2025, Clause 10, applies.
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11 Size and colour of protective earthing and neutral conductors
Replacement:
The core connected to the earthing terminal shall be identified by the colour combination green-
and-yellow. The nominal cross-sectional area of the earthing conductor and of the neutral
conductor, if any, shall be at least equal to that of the phase conductors.
NOTE In the following countries, the colour green may be used to identify the earthing conductor: JP, US, CA, KR,
BR.
12 Provisions for earthing
IEC 62196-1:2025, Clause 12, applies.
13 Terminals
IEC 62196-1:2025, Clause 13, applies, except as follows.
Additional subclause:
13.201 Wire connections of components
Wire connection of components, for example coding resistors, may be rewireable or non-
rewireable.
14 Interlocks
IEC 62196-1:2025, Clause 14, applies, except as follows.
Additional subclauses:
14.201 Engage and disengage the latching device (configurations without a retaining
means that are not suitable for making and breaking under load)
14.201.1 General
Accessories should be so constructed that the latching device can be properly engaged and
disengaged while an external mechanical load is being applied to the vehicle connector or EV
plug during normal operation.
NOTE 1 In comparison, the tests of IEC 62196-1:2025, 14.1.5 and 14.1.6, already contain a latch position.
NOTE 2 One example of a latching device is an electromechanical actuator with a latching pin.
NOTE 3 This optional test of 14.201 is under consideration to become mandatory in the future.
Compliance is checked by carrying out the test in 14.201.3.
14.201.2 Samples
Vehicle inlets should be tested on three samples with the test gauge as specified in 14.201.4.
EV socket-outlets should be tested on three samples with the test gauge as specified in
14.201.4.
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14.201.3 Test sequence
Part 1 – Engage latching device
1) Fully insert the test gauge into the vehicle inlet or EV socket-outlet until in the fully mated
position.
2) In the fully mated position, using a force gauge, apply, either manually or automatically, the
minimum load according to Table 205 as illustrated in Figure 201 in the defined direction.
3) Electrically activate the latching device.
4) Check the pass criterion by visual inspection. The latching device should be in the correct
latched position in accordance with the manufacturer’s data sheet.
5) Repeat steps 1) through 4) according to Table 205.
Table 205 – Definition of interlock test numbers for checking latched
position and unlatched position
Test number Load direction Minimum external load
N
1 0° 35
2 45° 35
3 90° 35
4 135° 35
5 180° 35
6 225° 35
7 270° 35
8 315° 35
Part 2 – Disengage latching device
6) Fully insert the test gauge into the vehicle inlet or EV socket-outlet until in the fully mated
position and check that the latching device is engaged.
7) In the latched position, using a force gauge, apply, either manually or automatically, the
minimum load according to Table 205 as illustrated in Figure 201 in the defined direction
until step 9).
8) Disengage the latching device.
9) Check the pass criterion by visual inspection: the test gauge should be released from the
vehicle inlet or from the EV socket-outlet.
10) Repeat steps 6) through 9) according to Table 205.
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Dimensions in millimeters
Key
1 vehicle inlet (DUT) or EV socket-outlet (DUT)
2 test gauge
3 load application point
4 standard datum plane
Figure 201 – Example of test setup for checking latched position and unlatched position
With an EV socket-outlet of configuration type 2, the tests should be carried out
– with the test gauge in accordance with Figure 202 and Figure 203, and
– for all positions of the latching device specified by the EV socket-outlet manufacturer.
With a vehicle inlet of configuration type 2, the tests should be carried out
– with the test gauge in accordance with Figure 202, Figure 204 to Figure 209, and
– for all positions of the latching device specified by the vehicle inlet manufacturer.
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14.201.4 Test gauges
Dimensions in millimetres
Key
1 mating face
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