Terms beginning with C referencing EN 62196
Standard or regulation
EN 62196
EN 62196 is the UK-relevant BS EN IEC standard series for EV plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets. It underpins terminology around Type 2, CCS and other conductive charging connector formats used in UK charger specifications.
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CCS1 Connector (North America Only)
CCS1 is a Combined Charging System connector variant used mainly in North America for DC fast charging. It is normally checked against vehicle compatibility, socket or cable arrangement, installation design and the intended user group.
CCS2 Connector
CCS2 is the Combined Charging System connector variant commonly used in the UK and Europe for DC rapid and ultra-rapid charging. It is normally checked against vehicle compatibility, socket or cable arrangement, installation design and the intended user group.
Combined Charging System (CCS)
Combined Charging System (CCS) is an EV charging system and connector family designed to support both AC and DC charging through a common vehicle inlet concept. Its two main connector variants are CCS1 (Combo 1), used mainly in North America, and CCS2 (Combo 2), which is the relevant CCS format for most UK and European EV charging.