IEC 62196-1:2025
IEC 62196-1:2025

IEC 62196-1:2025

November 2025
International standard Current

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

IEC 62196-1:2025 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, and- 1 500 V DC at a rated current not exceeding 800 A.This fifth edition cancels and replaces the fourth edition published in 2022. This edition constitutes a technical revision.This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:a) addition of new tests for latching devices and retaining means;b) inclusion of type 4 accessories.

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International IEC standards

Publication date

November 2025

Number of pages

110 p.

Reference

IEC 62196-1:2025

ICS Codes

29.120.30   Plugs, socket-outlets, couplers
43.120   Electric road vehicles

Print number

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

IEC 62196-1:2025 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, and
- 1 500 V DC at a rated current not exceeding 800 A.
This fifth edition cancels and replaces the fourth edition published in 2022. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) addition of new tests for latching devices and retaining means;
b) inclusion of type 4 accessories.
Replaced standards (1)
IEC 62196-1:2022
IEC 62196-1:2022
May 2022
International standard Cancelled
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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