AC EV Charging Connectors & Inlets
The Society of Automotive Engineering (SAE) defines the general physical, electrical, communication, and performance requirements for EV charging systems used in North America, as part of the SAE J1772 standard. Below are the current charging levels that are practiced in the North American market.
Type 1 (SAE J1772) is a single-phase connector and is a standard for EVs in North America and Japan. It allows you to charge your car at a rates of up to 19.2 kW. Of course, this is contingent on the compacity of your car at a rates of up to 19.2 kW. Of course, this is contingent on-board charger, voltage and amperage grid capability.
Charging "levels" are specific to Type 1 (SAE J1772) and are used to categorize the rated power, voltage, and current of the charging system. The evolving standard currently has 2 different EV charging levels for AC Charging.
AC Level 1: Residential charging from a standard 120V outlet with a maximum current of 12 or 16A.
AC Level 2: Residential, Workplace charging from a standard 240V outlet or from a dedicated EV charge point (EVSE). In this scenerio, 240V AC, with a maximum current of 80A provides for a maximum power of 19.2KW. In this configuration, the EV's on-board charger converts AC to DC.
ype 2 (IEC 62196) Plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets - Conductive charging of electric vehicles is a series of international standards that define requirements and tests for plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets for conductive charging of electric vehicles.
Type 2 (IEC 62196) connectors have three additional wires allowing for triple-phase power and current providing for higher charging rates when compared to single-phase Type 1 (SAE J1772) connectors. For residential charging, the highest charging rate is 19.2 kW, while charging stations can achieve charging rates of up to 43 kW. Again, this is dependant on the compacity of your car's on-board charger, as well as he your scenarios voltage and amperage grid capability.
Products Highlights
· CCS1 & CCS2 Combined EV Charging Connectors & Inlets |IEC 62196-3
· Type 1 (SAE J1772) and Type 2 (IEC 62196) connecters
provide the convenience of AC Charging at home or work.
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