What Is a Type 2 Electric Car Charger?
A Type 2 electric car charger refers to an AC charging station that uses the Type 2 connector (also known as the Mennekes connector), which is the standard for electric vehicles (EVs) in Europe. It features a seven-pin connection at both ends, which allows you to easily plug in to every home wallbox, and most public car chargers. The type 2 ev charger cable allows for slower AC charging (up to 43kW), rather than DC rapid charging, which requires a CCS connection.
Technical Specifications:
- Voltage: 230V (single-phase) or 400V (three-phase).
- Max Current: Up to 32A (single-phase) or 63A (three-phase).
- Power Output: Up to 7.4 kW (single-phase) or 22 kW (three-phase). Actual charging speed depends on the EV’s onboard charger (e.g., a car limited to 11 kW will not use the full 22 kW).
Compatibility:
- Compatible with most European EVs (e.g., BMW i3, Nissan Leaf EU models, Tesla Model S/X/3/Y in Europe).
- For DC fast charging, Europe uses the CCS Combo 2 standard, which integrates Type 2 pins with additional DC contacts.
type 1 and type 2 car charger
| Feature | Type 1 (J1772) | Type 2 (Mennekes) |
|---|---|---|
| Region | North America, Japan, Asia | Europe, Australia, Global EVs |
| Phases | Single-phase only | Single- or three-phase |
| Max AC Power | 7.4 kW | 22 kW (three-phase) |
| Pins | 5 | 7 |
| DC Fast Charging | CCS Combo 1 or CHAdeMO | CCS Combo 2 |
| Common EVs | Nissan Leaf (US), Chevy Bolt | Tesla (EU), Volkswagen, BMW i3 |
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