Different Types of EV Charging Systems in USA

Date:2019-05-15 05:06:21 Posted by:mrpower View:691

For those who want to understand the types of EV charging system in the States, this below link is a very good article. It describes three different levels of charging and the type of connectors (protocols) used in each.  

In summary, 

Connector types

J1772 connector or plug for charging stations and chargers networks for for electric cars and plug-in hybrid vehicles

Connector: Port J1772

Level: 2

Compatibility: 100% of electric cars

Tesla: With adapter

CHAdeMO connector or plug for charging stations and chargers networks for for electric cars and plug-in hybrid vehicles

Connector: CHAdeMO

Level: 3

Compatibility: Check specifications of your EV

Tesla: With adapter

J1772 connector or plug for charging stations and chargers networks for for electric cars and plug-in hybrid vehicles

Connector: SAE Combo CCS

Level: 3

Compatibility: Check specifications of your EV

Tesla: No

Tesla HPWC connector or plug for charging stations and chargers networks for for electric cars and plug-in hybrid vehicles

Connector: Tesla HPWC

Level: 2

Compatibility: Only Tesla

Tesla: Yes

Tesla Supercharger connector or plug for charging stations and chargers networks for for electric cars and plug-in hybrid vehicles

Connector: Tesla supercharger

Level: 3

Compatibility: Only Tesla

Tesla: Yes

For those who particularly care about DC fast charging, two different types of connectors are used: CHAdeMO and SAE Combo CCS. Some charging system use CHAdeMO, some use SAE Combo CCS, and some have both.  The car owners need to know which level 3 connectors their EV have before they use a level 3 charging station.


source: https://chargehub.com/en/electric-car-charging-guide.html

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