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The diffrences of CCS1 and CCS2 EV charger

CCS1 and CCS2 are both Combined Charging System (CCS) standards for electric vehicle charging, but they have some key differences:




1. Geographical usage:

- CCS1 is primarily used in North America

- CCS2 is more common in Europe and other parts of the world


2. Connector design:

- CCS1 uses a Type 1 (J1772) AC connector with additional DC pins

- CCS2 uses a Type 2 (Mennekes) AC connector with additional DC pins


3. Pin configuration:

- CCS1 has a 7-pin configuration

- CCS2 has a 9-pin configuration


4. Charging capabilities:

- Both support DC fast charging

- CCS2 generally allows for higher power output, potentially enabling faster charging speeds


5. Vehicle compatibility:

- Vehicles designed for CCS1 cannot use CCS2 chargers and vice versa, without an adapter

Despite these differences, both CCS1 and CCS2 serve the same purpose: to provide fast DC charging for electric vehicles, significantly reducing charging times compared to AC charging methods.

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