IEC 62196-2 Revised
IEC 62196-2:2016
Plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets - Conductive charging of electric vehicles - Part 2: Dimensional compatibility and interchangeability requirements for a.c. pin and contact-tube accessories
IEC 62196-2:2016 applies to plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets with pins and contact-tubes of standardized configurations, herein referred to as accessories. They have a nominal rated operating voltage not exceeding 480 V a.c., 50 Hz to 60 Hz, and a rated current not exceeding 63 A three-phase or 70 A single phase, for use in conductive charging of electric vehicles. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2011 and constitutes a technical revision. This second edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition.
a) Standard sheets for configurations type 2 and type 3 have been updated.
b) Configuration type 2 is now available with optional shutter.
This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 62196-1:2014.
a) Standard sheets for configurations type 2 and type 3 have been updated.
b) Configuration type 2 is now available with optional shutter.
This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 62196-1:2014.
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A more recent version of this publication exists:
IEC 62196-2:2025
Technical committee
TC 23/SC 23H Plugs, Socket-outlets and Couplers for industrial and similar applications, and for Electric Vehicles| Publication type | International Standard |
| Publication date | 2016-02-18 |
| Edition | 2.0 |
| ICS | 29.120.30 43.120 |
| Withdrawal date | 2022-10-19 |
| ISBN number | 9782832231548 |
| Pages | 122 |
| File size | 7.95 MB |
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