The Type 2 plug was selected as standard to standardize the charging of electric cars in the European Union. What are its characteristics? Does it allow fast charging? Qovoltis helps you see things clearly.
The Type 2 plug for recharging electric vehicles
The Type 2 plug adopts a charging mode alternating current only. To benefit from direct current, it is necessary to install a converter. It has 5 pins that provide the electrical connection between the plug or terminal and the electric vehicle.
One of the strengths of the Type 2 socket is its strength. It is, in fact, renowned for being robust thanks to the thickness of its cable, which is however flexible enough to be stored easily.
Today, public terminals and private charging stations have this type of socket to supply vehicles with electricity (exclusively electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles).
The Type 2 plug for slow or fast charging
The Type 2 socket is preferred because it can charge an electric vehicle slowly or quickly (from 3 to 22 kW). On a single-phase household outlet, charging is slower than on a three-phase or on a fast charging station.
The Type 2 socket thus gives the advantage of adapting to several types of powers.
To note:
The power of a recharge is always faster up to 80% charge. Beyond that, charging is slower, regardless of the type of plug and the terminal used.
The Type 2 plug combined with a CCS combo connector for even faster charging
The CCS combo connector makes it possible to increase the charging power significantly. It is automatically and exclusively connected to the charging station due to the rigidity of its cable.
Its major advantage is to recharge up to 15 times faster than the electric vehicle compared to a conventional Type 2 outlet (and up to 100 times more than a household outlet). More specifically, depending on the type of vehicle, it can load from 20 to 80% between 15 and 45 min.
Since the connector requires high power, the cost of electricity is in fact more important. In addition, fast charging can cause the battery to overheat and may wear out more quickly.
Therefore, it is recommended to use a conventional Type 2 socket to charge your vehicle.
V2G news in terms of charging
The device V2G (Vehicle-To-Grid) allows a vehicle to be quickly recharged with electricity. In addition, the energy stored in the battery during charging can be used for other purposes within a linked electrical network.
This principle represents a real asset in the context of energy transition. It provides unparalleled performance that allows significant savings while protecting the environment.
By 2024, we expect vehicles compatible with this system. To be continued...
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