IEC 62196-1:2025

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.