EV Charger

Type 2 EV Connector Cable/ Leads (Mennekes Plug )

Type 2 connectors were originally designed in Germany in 2009 and have since become mandated in the European Union. They were designed to replace J1772 plugs and have since become the worlds leading form of Electric Vehicle connector. Current generation type 2 connectors can charge at 120kW making them essentially as fast as filling your vehicle up with conventional petrol. The connector has 7 pins which control the car’s charging:

CP: Control Pilot- Communications, used to relay data between the car and the charger about how much current is needed.

PP: Proximity Pilot. That makes sure you’re plugged in all the way.

PE :Protective Earth- Full current 6mm Round wire for increased safety.

N- Neutral

L1,2,3- For 3 Phase AC power

Car Guide: Tesla Model S, Tesla Model 3, VW eGolf, Renault Kangoo

Type 1 EV Connector Cable/ Leads (J1772 Plug)

Type 1 connector leads were originally designed by the California Air Resources Board in 2001 becoming the predominate connector in North America and Japan. The maximum power delivered by this cable is 19.2kW. from 80A circuit and 240V which was adopted in 2009 by the major US and Japanese Automakers. The 5 pin connector:

CP: Control Pilot- Communications, used to relay data between the car and the charger about how much current is needed.

PP: Proximity Pilot. That makes sure you’re plugged in all the way.

PE :Protective Earth- Full current 6mm Round wire for increased safety.

L1- Single Phase AC power

L2/N- Line 2 AC power/Neutral

Car Guide: BMW i3, BMW i8, Mercedes Benz E-range, Volvo, Nissan Leaf, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV