The IEC 62196 standard (European Electrotechnical Commission's conductive charging interface standard for electric vehicles) has a variety of EV charging systems, which clearly specifies various plug, type 2 EV charging socket, and connector products used in the household, EVSE and EV end entrance. IEC 62196 socket-2:2016 applies to plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors, and vehicle inlets with pins and contact-tubes of standardized configurations, herein referred to as accessories.

It can meet the requirements of AC charging-conductive charging connection of electric vehicles with a rated voltage not more than 480v, 50-60Hz, three-phase not more than 63A and single-phase not more than 70A. The standard products can be compatible in Europe, which greatly facilitates users and equipment manufacturers, and also reduces the waste of energy.

IEC 62196-2 EV Charging Product List

IEC Dummy Socket

The advantages of IEC Dummy Socket is that it could be fixed on the wall or any mounted plate.

EV Charging Cable Type 2

GBT EV Charging Cable conform to the provisions and necessities of GB/T20234.2-2015, and it can cost all EV manufactured in china, correctly and effectively with excessive compatibility.

TYPE2 AC EV Charging Socket

GBT EV Charging Socket has beautiful appearance, and its prevention cap can be installed on the left side, the proper aspect or the the front of it.

TYPE2-TYPE2 Charging Mode3

TYPE2-TYPE2 Charging Mode3 use reliable materials, and it has many advanced features.

TYPE2-TYPE1 Charging Mode3

TYPE2-TYPE1 Charging Mode3 has excellent protection performance.

TYPE2-GBT Charging Mode3 Cable

TYPE2-GBT Charging Mode3 Cable has a delighting appearance. Hand-neld design conform to the ergonomic principle, plug conveniently.

TYPE2-TYPE1 Adaptor Charging Mode3

Shell Material of TYPE2-TYPE1 Adaptor Charging Mode3 is thermoplastics, flame retardant grade UL94-V0.

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IEC 62196-2 EV Charging-FAQs

Do IEC Charger Come In Other Colors?

AG ELECTRICAL Can customize a variety range of colors as long as we get your RAL code. Currently available colors in stock are  Black + Orange, Black + Blue, Black + Green, Black + Grey, and White+Grey).

What is TPU Cable?

TPU cable material is named as thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer rubber, and it is the best material in the market right now due to its advanced characteristics. Most important of all, it is in line with the latest requirements of the EU IEC standards. The TPU material applied for AG EV Charging cable is from world top supplier and it is RoHS and REACH certified. This kind of cable is thinner (smaller outside diameter), longer service life, and low temperature resistance.

What are the Differences between AG ELECTRICAL IEC TYPE 2 Connectors and Other Brands? What are the Advantages?

AG ELECTRICAL iec 62196 type 2 connector has the following advantages:

Stylish design with better Identification language

Free customize color to meet the needs of different customer groups

Special internal waterproofing treatment, protection level up to IP55 (working condition). IEC requirement is IP44.

TPU material cable (Self Produced Cable with decades experience), and everything can be changed and customized per to your request.

We support OEM with your own brands products.

What is the Function of Actuator Locking Device in the TYPE 2 SOCKET?

Motor actuator is much more reliable than Solenoid Lock especially when it is very cold. The basic function of it is anti-theft, safe and reliable.

Is the IEC EV Charging Products from AG ELECTRICAL Safe for Users?

We have delivered thousands of products into the EU market, and the feedback is pretty good with our competitive price and reliable quality. There are ZERO safety issues so far for AG ELECTRICAL IEC 62196 standard charging products. Most important of all, “Customer First” is the core value of AG ELECTRICAL, and we provide service with AG FAST RESPONSE, AG FLEXIBILITY, and AG RELIABILITY.

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 How to Choose the New Energy Vehicle Charging Extension Cable?

If you do not have the charging conditions, you need to use the electric vehicle cable to connect the home socket with the portable electric charger through the door and window to realize the electric car charging. Then the car charging extension cable is very important to you. So how should the EV extension cable of new energy vehicles be selected and used? There are three possible versions for you to choose from below.

1. Basic version of EV extension cable

According to the existing conditions, a single car charging extension cable can be purchased according to the specifications written on your electric car charger, for example, if 220V 8A (1.5KW) is written on the charger, then you can equip it with the corresponding basic version of EV extension cable for 220V charger.

2. Fast charging version of EV extension cable

Just consider changing to a portable electric car charger. Before the replacement, you can check the maximum charging power in your car. Under normal circumstances, it is at least about 3.3 kilowatts. In this way, the charging time can be reduced by half, but the corresponding wire also needs to be increased to 4 square meters, and it is necessary to check whether the socket (16A) in the house is also the incoming wire of 4 square meters and whether the connector is stable.

3. Luxurious version of EV extension cable (charging protection)

Separate a dedicated line from the wire line at homemwith a remote intelligent control relay protector of more than 5 kilowatts in the middle (you can remotely turn on and off the power, check the circuit status, there is protection of leakage, lack of power, overload, and voltage), once In the event of an abnormal situation, the power can be automatically cut off in time, and the real-time current, voltage, and power can be viewed. In this way, you can leave the purchased EV extension cable outside, without worrying about leakage, stealing, and avoiding repeated plugging and unplugging.

In layman's terms, charging a car is equivalent to charging a giant power bank. Inferior charging heads, charging guns, inferior sockets, and unstable voltage lines will all harm your car. As a professional manufacturer of electric vehicle charging cables, AG Electrical can provide you with the safest and highest quality EV extension cables.

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 1. External causes of damage to electric vehicle chargers

Electric car chargers have a normal life of 5-8 years. In fact, electric car chargers are mature products, difficult to damage, most of the damage is caused by external causes. The peak time of charger damage is during the hot, rainy and humid summer.

The external cause is: the charging environment is not well ventilated and high temperature, it’s easy to burn the charger for a long time. The electric vehicle charger fan is damaged and cannot dissipate heat, causing high temperature damage to the charger. Get caught in the rain or brush the electric car charger into water, resulting in a short circuit inside the charger burned out. Power plug long-term bad contact, voltage instability resulting in damage to the charger. There are also cases where the 220 volt electric car charger is connected to 380V by mistake, it resulting in high-voltage breakdown of the charger components.

2. Common sense of fault detection (low voltage below 96V)

The current electric car chargers are mostly intelligent chargers. During the test, the output terminal must be connected to the battery, and the charger will normally output current only when it recognizes the voltage, if not connected, the output is 0. For 48V charger, the terminal voltage of the battery is lower than 42V, the charger does not work. For a 60V charger, the terminal voltage of the battery is lower than 52.5V, the charger does not work. For 72V charger, the battery terminal voltage is lower than 63V, the charger does not work. The old chargers will burn if they are connected in the opposite direction. The new charge has reverse connection protection, if the positive and negative chargers are connected in reverse, they will just not run, will not damage the electric car charger.

3. Can electric car chargers be repaired?

The answer is yes, it can be repaired. As long as the electric car charger is not

filled with potting inside, it can be repaired. And it is recommended that the ordinary charger of a low speed car should not be repaired. Now a new charger is very cheap, high efficiency, good quality, and energy saving. It is also more intelligent and does not save money on repair.

As a professional manufacturer of electric vehicle charging equipment, AG Electrical reminds you that you need to use the correct way of electric vehicle maintenance.

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 We explain what an electric car's Type 2 charging cable is

A type 2 electric car cable is the European-standard plug-type used by every new electric car. 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. This cable allows for slower AC charging (up to 43kW), rather than DC rapid charging, which requires a CCS connection.

The type 2 to type 2 ev charging cable allows you to top-up at the slower ‘destination’ chargers you typically find in shopping centres, gyms and town car parks. Tesla cars are the exception, as they use a Type 2 connection to rapid charge – albeit at Tesla Superchargers only – this is a network of chargers that are only available to Teslas.

At any standard, free-to-all type 2 charging plug (which includes every charging point provider other than the Tesla Supercharger network), a Tesla would charge just as slowly as any other electric car. All pure-electric cars come with a Type 2 socket and cable as standard. All plug-in hybrids have a Type 2 socket, but some manufacturers charge extra for a cable.

As a professional electric vehicle charging equipment manufacturer, AG Electrical can provide you with different electric vehicle charging plugs from type 1 plug to type 2 plug.

Also, we provide OEM/ODM service with the completely supply chain from concept design to MP(Mass Production).

As experienced team, we are capable of design and manufacture Industrial products with strict quality control system.

Do not hesitate to contact us if you need to.

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 1. Charging standards for mainstream electric vehicles

Thanks to the boom in the new energy industry, the electric vehicle charger industry also develops rapidly. Many countries engage in fierce competition specific to the electric vehicle charger market, among which the main one is the electric vehicle charging standard. At present, there are three main groups of charging standards for new energy vehicles: Type1 (American standard); Type2 (European standard), utilizing the SAE J1772 standard led by the international society of automotive engineers (SAE); and GBT, Chinese standard as well as CHAdeMO (Japanese standard), first introduced in 2010 by the Japan Electric Vehicle Association and the Japan Electric Vehicle Charging Association.

As the name implies, the GBT charger of AG ELECTRICAL is based on the Chinese standard.

2. GB/T standard

On December 28, 2015, five newly revised national standards for charging interfaces and communication protocols for electric vehicles were issued in Beijing by the Standardization Administration of the Chinese General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine together with the National Energy Administration, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the Ministry of Science and Technology. The new standards took effect on January 1, 2016. The GB/T standard is divided into three parts: the general requirements, AC and DC and the communication between the charger and BMS, specifically listed as follows:

(1) GB/T 18487.1-2015 Conducting Charging Systems for Electric Vehicles – Part 1: General Requirements

(2) GBT/T 20234.1-2015 Connectors for Conducting Charging for Electric Vehicles – Part 1: General Requirements

(3) GB/T 20234.2-2015 Connectors for Conducting Charging for Electric Vehicles – Part 2: Alternating Current Charging Interfaces

(4) GB/T 20234.3-2015 Connectors for Conducting Charging for Electric Vehicles – Part 3: Direct Current Charging Interfaces

(5) GB/T 27930-2015 Communication Protocol between Off-board Conductive Charger and Battery Management System of Electric Vehicle

The introduction of GB/T standard improves the safety and compatibility of charging.

(1) Security

GB/T standards increase the functions like charging interface temperature monitoring, electronic lock, insulation monitoring, discharge circuit, etc., elaborate the vehicle interface of DC charging security protection measures and explicitly prohibit unsafe charging mode application. Thanks to the efforts, personnel electric shock, equipment combustion and other accidents are effectively avoided, and the safety of electric vehicles and users during charging are guaranteed.

(2) Compatibility

The type and structure of AC-DC charging interface are compatible with the original standard. The GB/T standard modifies the size of some contacts and mechanical locks, but the new and old plugs and sockets can cooperate with each other, and the electronic locking device added to the DC charging interface does not affect the electrical connection between the new and old products. Users only need to update the communication protocol version to realize the basic charging function of new power supply equipment and electric vehicles.

The gbt ev charger manufactured by AG ELECTRICAL complies with the regulations and requirements of GB/T20234.2-2015 and GB/T18487.1-2015, which, with higher compatibility, can charge all electric vehicles made in China and correctly and effectively convert them to applicable point current.

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 With the energy structure adjustment, the electric vehicle industry will show explosive growth, which will significantly stimulate the rapid development of the power transmission and distribution industries, and electric vehicle charging companies will develop rapidly.

Based on ensuring excellent insulation performance, electric vehicle charging cables should be equipped with superior heat resistance and aging resistance. Besides, they should have good low-smoke and flame-retardant properties during combustion to ensure that losses and damage are minimized.

Nowadays, electric vehicle cables products are mainly based on the American ANSI/NFPA/NECArticle400, the European harmonized document HD22, etc. The vast majority of charging cable products are based on the two standards IEC60245 and IEC60227 issued by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). The Article400 charging cable standard in the United States was formulated relatively early, mainly based on the product standard established by the UL62 flexible cable standard of the United States UL Company. The insulating materials specified in the standard include polyvinyl chloride (PVC), thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), and polypropylene. Ethylene (EPR) and other materials, sheath materials include PVC, chlorinated polyethylene (CPE), TPE, and other materials. There are many types of materials and models in the standard, and most of the specific structural parameters are consistent with UL cable products. It is relatively broad, and there are no strict restrictions on materials and structures, as long as it can meet the charging cable's necessary performance requirements. Electric vehicle charging cable products produced and manufactured in Europe are mainly manufactured in accordance with the European standard coordination documents HD22.4 and HD22.12. HD22.4 specifies ethylene-propylene rubber insulated and ethylene-propylene rubber/chloroprene rubber and its equivalent mixture sheathed flexible cables with rated voltages of 450/750V and below. In contrast, HD22.12 specifies heat-resistant ethylene-propylene rubber insulated, and ethylene-propylene rubber/chloroprene rubber and its equivalent mixture sheathed flexible cables with rated voltages of 450/750V and below.

Since the requirements for the use of electric vehicle charging cables are different from traditional wires and cables, the current wire and cable standards are difficult to cover all the needs for charging cables. Therefore, it is necessary to formulate special charging cable product standards to promote the industry's healthy development.

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 GBT EV Charging Product List

GB/T EV Charging Cable

GBT EV Charging Cable conform to the provisions and requirements of GB/T20234.2-2015, it can charge all EV manufactured in china, correctly and effectively with high compatibility.

GB/T Portable EV Charger

GBT Portable Ev Charger conform to the provisions and requirements of GB/T20234.2-2015,  GB/T 18487.1-2015. And it can charge all EV manufactured in china. Customer is capable to deploy the charger indoor or outdoor, according to genuine demand. Firmly locking the charger on the setup backplane can prevent theft.

GB/T EV Electronic Lock

GBT EV Electronic Lock has electromagnetic pulse manage, and it can also add manage board to obtain a lengthy electricity furnish mode.

GB/T EV DC Charging Socket

GB/T EV DC Charging Socket has beautiful appearance, and the prevention cap can be installed on the left side, the right side or the front of it.

GB/T-GB/T Charging Mode3 Cable

GB/T-GB/T Charging Mode3 Cable has excellent protection performance, protection grade achieved IP55 of plug (working condition) High security.

GB/T EV DC Charging

Have a electromagnetic locking device and  can be applied double color coating technology, personalized custom a variety of colors.

GB/T EV AC Charging Socket

GB/T  EV AC Charging Socket use reliable material, flame retardant, presssure proof, wear-resisting , impact resistance, high oil proof .

GB/T EV Charging-FAQs

What does the EV Charging Standard Mean?

At present, the EV charging interface standards are not untied throughout the world, and they are roughly divided into three categories: one is the American standard, one is the European standard, and the other is the China standard. According to the latest mainstream GBT EV charging technology, DC charging (DC) standard and AC charging (AC) standard are popular ones all over the world.

What are the Function of Solenoid Locks?

The solenoid lock is used to fix the socket and anti-theft.

What's the Difference between AC and DC?

Ac and DC EV charging interface is different. Dc power supply is larger, and has faster charging speed. It can save time, and is suitable for short stay destination users. However, the power of ac charging is smaller, which is suitable for occasions where the charging time is not sensitive such as home EV charging or Hotel EV charging.

Do the GB/T EV Charging Products Meet the Standards?

The products of the national standard are in line with the provisions and requirements of GB/T 20234.2-2015 connection device for conductive charging of electric vehicles. Besides GB/T, AG ELECTRICAL also has a variety range of charging interfaces and charging methods that conform to IEC and SAE standards. They are applicable for different brands of electric vehicles and charging stations.

What are the Advantages in Materials?

AG ELECTRICAL use reliable materials with test of flame retardant, pressure resistance, abrasion resistance, impact resistance, high oil resistance. Safety insulation design is adopted to prevent accidental contact with human hands. The cable insulation adopts XLPO to prolong the aging life, and the sheath adopts TPU to improve the bending life of the cable.

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 DC charging allows the car to be charged significantly faster than AC charging. Currently, the most common charging stations are 50 kWh, but 150 kWh stations already appear, and 270 kWh and 350 kWh chargers are emerging, which is reflected in the constant need to develop more efficient connectors.

CCS - Type 1 and Type 2 (Combined Charging System)

CCS, or combined charging system, is a beautifully elegant solution for fast DC charging. These are the original plugs, either type 1 electric car charger or Type 2, to which two more pins are added at the bottom. In the case of DC charging, these two lower pins participate in the charging itself and from the upper part only the communication pin and the earth conductor, which provides the reference point for the protection systems, are used. These connectors can withstand power of up to 350 kW.

It is currently the most popular ev charge connector types . Type 1 is common in the United States, while Type 2 CCS is used in Europe. The European Parliament's efforts to allow only CCS 2 and other plugs to be phased out of Europe have not been successful, but this standard is still winning, mainly because the car has only one socket. When using the CHAdeMO connector, the car must always have two sockets.

CCS are not compatible with CHAdeMO and GB / T charging stations because they use different communication protocolsa, so special adapters are needed and they are not easy to obtain.

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That means “Customer First“ is the core value in our pre-sales and after-sales process. AG ELECTRICAL respects any customers and looking for long term world-wide partnership.  

AG ELECTRICAL EV Charging products make everything easier for customer to use. 

Special internal waterproof treatment and TPU cable material, conforming to the latest IEC standards, lighter and thinner, longer durability, low temperature resistance, can give customers a better usage experience.

IEC 62196-2 (Type 2) products is more and more popular in Europe. AG Electrical has researched and developed IEC 62196 TYPE 2 series products (type2 16A / 32A AC) according to the market demand. We can offer personalized service for different customers.

AG Electrical IEC 62196 TYPE 2 is compatible with European Standard (IEC 62196-1. IEC 62196-2 TYPE2) charging pile, electric vehicles and charging stations with AG FLEXIBILITY.

ODM/OEM is accepted as AG ELECTRICAL is professional with strong technique support.

We have received continuous positive feedback from our clients since AG ELECTRICAL delivered products to the European Market. "No compromise on quality" is always the quote for every AG team members.

AG ELECTRICAL is one of the top electric vehicle charging companies, our GBT EV Charging products are sold to many countries all over the world. Our GBT EV Charging Components can meet the needs of different customers in different areas to the maximum extent. For example,  AG ELECTRICAL can provide open-end GBT electric vehicle charging cable types  that can meet the needs of ev charging solutions ltd and requirements from retailers as they have a different market target. 

SAE J1772 describes the physical and electrical characteristics of the connector and vehicle input interface in detail for most American customers. This standard allows vehicles to be charged at 120 and 240V using connectors of standard size and function, which not only facilitates consumers, but also relieves a variety of troubles. SAE J1772 components developed by AG ElECTRICAL are now available to all customers.

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 1. Understand electric vehicle extension cord

Electric car charger extension cord is the carrier connecting electric car and charging pile, its main function is to transmit electricity. With the development of charging technology, for better complete the charging process, communication between the electric vehicle and the charging pile is required, and automatic control is required when necessary. The safety of electric vehicles has become a major concern. Due to the long time, high current intensity and high frequency of charging cable, the safety of the charging and discharging process of electric vehicles should be attached great importance.  Therefore, The charging process puts forward higher requirements on the cable, charging cable not only needs to play the role of power transmission, but also needs to transfer the status and information of vehicle and power battery to the charging pile for real-time interaction, under necessary conditions, the charging action should be controlled so that the charging process can be completed safely and reliably.

2. Precautions for use of electric vehicle charging extension cord

If it is an ordinary electric vehicle, the charger current is generally around 15A, so the output end of the charger can use 16 meters and 4 square meters of electric vehicle charging extension cord. But pay attention, on the basis of ensuring good insulation performance, the extension cord for charging electric car  should have high heat resistance and aging resistance, and at the same time, it should have good low smoke flame retardant characteristics during combustion, so as to ensure that the loss and damage will be minimized in case of accidents.

It is recommended to charge the battery every day, so that the battery is in a shallow cycle, the life of the battery will be extended. In the process of using electric car charging extension cord, the charging time and frequency should be accurately grasped according to the actual situation. Overcharge, over-discharge, and undercharge would shorten battery life.

As a professional manufacturer of electric vehicle charging equipment, AG Electrical reminds you that you need to use the correct way of electric vehicle maintenance.

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