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IEC 62196-1:2025 CMV
IEC 62196-1
IEC 62196-1:2025
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.
- 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.
CHF 405.-
Commented version
A redline version in which an IEC expert has added significant and extensive comments explaining the main changes to the publication.
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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 | 9782832708255 |
| Pages | 110 |
| File size | 3.07 MB |
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