IEC 62196-1:2022

IEC 62196-1:2022

May 2022
International standard Current

Plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets - Conductive charging of electric vehicles - Part 1: General requirements

IEC 62196-1:2022 is applicable to EV plugs, EV socket-outlets, vehicle connectors, vehicle inlets, herein referred to as "accessories", and to cable assemblies for electric vehicles (EV) intended for use in conductive charging systems which incorporate control means, with a rated operating voltage not exceeding:690 V AC 50 Hz to 60 Hz, at a rated current not exceeding 250 A;1 500 V DC at a rated current not exceeding 800 A.This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2014. This edition constitutes a technical revision.This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:deletion of references to universal AC and DC interfaces;additional requirements for contact materials and plating;changes to the temperature rise test to include additional points of measurement;additional tests for accessories to address thermal stresses and stability, mechanical wear and abuse, and exposure to contaminants;relocation of information and requirements for DC charging to IEC 62196-3.

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International IEC standards

Publication date

May 2022

Number of pages

192 p.

Reference

IEC 62196-1:2022
Sumary
Plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets - Conductive charging of electric vehicles - Part 1: General requirements

IEC 62196-1:2022 is applicable to EV plugs, EV socket-outlets, vehicle connectors, vehicle inlets, herein referred to as "accessories", and to cable assemblies for electric vehicles (EV) intended for use in conductive charging systems which incorporate control means, with a rated operating voltage not exceeding:
690 V AC 50 Hz to 60 Hz, at a rated current not exceeding 250 A;
1 500 V DC at a rated current not exceeding 800 A.
This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2014. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
deletion of references to universal AC and DC interfaces;
additional requirements for contact materials and plating;
changes to the temperature rise test to include additional points of measurement;
additional tests for accessories to address thermal stresses and stability, mechanical wear and abuse, and exposure to contaminants;
relocation of information and requirements for DC charging to IEC 62196-3.
Replaced standards (1)
IEC 62196-1:2014
June 2014
International standard Cancelled
Plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets - Conductive charging of electric vehicles - Part 1: General requirements

IEC 62196-1:2014 is applicable to plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors, vehicle inlets and cable assemblies for electric vehicles, herein referred to as "accessories", intended for use in conductive charging systems which incorporate control means, with a rated operating voltage not exceeding: - 690 V a.c. 50 Hz to 60 Hz, at a rated current not exceeding 250 A; - 1 500 V d.c. at a rated current not exceeding 400 A. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2011 and constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) addition of a preferred operating voltage of 1 000 V d.c.; b) addition of a preferred rated current of 80 A d.c.; c) addition of a provision for a combined interface a.c./d.c.; d) description of d.c. configurations (previously under consideration); e) addition of requirements pertaining to the locking mechanism, the interlock and the latching device; f) addition of a test for accessories not suitable for making and breaking an electrical circuit under load; g) addition of requirements and tests for insulated end caps.

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