Connectors around the world
Type 1, Type 2, CCS, NACS, CHAdeMO and GB/T.
You'll learn
- Explain connectors around the world clearly and accurately
- Read the numbers that define the behaviour
- Apply the idea to a real charging session
Overview
Connectors are regional history made physical. Knowing which plug does what removes most public-charging confusion.
In depth
| Connector | Region | AC/DC | Typical power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type 1 (J1772) | North America, Japan | AC | up to 7.4 kW |
| Type 2 (Mennekes) | Europe | AC | up to 22 kW |
| CCS1 / CCS2 | North America / Europe | DC | 50–400 kW |
| NACS | North America | AC and DC | up to 250 kW+ |
| CHAdeMO | Japan, legacy | DC | 50–100 kW |
| GB/T | China | AC and DC | up to 250 kW |
Find the component
Match plug to region
Pair each connector with where you will meet it.
Find: CHAdeMO
Key takeaways
Remember this
- Type 2 and CCS2 dominate Europe.
- NACS is consolidating North America.
- CHAdeMO is in managed decline outside Japan.
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