IEC 62196-1 Commented version
IEC 62196-1:2025 CMV
Plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets - Conductive charging of electric vehicles - Part 1: General requirements
IEC 62196-1:2025 CMV contains both the official standard and its commented version. The commented version provides you with a quick and easy way to compare all the changes between IEC 62196-1:2025 edition 5.0 and the previous IEC 62196-1:2022 edition 4.0. Furthermore, comments from IEC TC 23H experts are provided to explain the reasons of the most relevant changes, or to clarify any part of the content.
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.
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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Technical committee
TC 23/SC 23H Plugs, Socket-outlets and Couplers for industrial and similar applications, and for Electric VehiclesCategory
Safety| Publication type | International Standard |
| Publication date | 2025-11-25 |
| Edition | 5.0 |
| ICS | 29.120.30 43.120 |
| Stability date | 2030 |
| ISBN number | 9782832709047 |
| Pages | 338 |
| File size | 6.05 MB |
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