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E DIN EN IEC 62196-1 VDE 0623-5-1:2026-04

Plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets – Conductive charging of electric vehicles

Part 1: General requirements

(IEC 23H/550/CDV:2024); German and English version prEN IEC 62196-1:2024
Class/Status: Draft, valid
Released: 2026 -04   Published: 2026-03 -20
VDE Art. No.: 1600507
End of objection deadline: 2026-05-20

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This part of IEC 62196 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: a) 690 V AC 50 Hz to 60 Hz, at a rated current not exceeding 250 A; b) 1 500 V DC at a rated current not exceeding 800 A.

This Document is related to the following Topics (in bold):

43 ROAD VEHICLES ENGINEERING
43.040 Road vehicle systems
43.060 Internal combustion engines for road vehicles
43.100 Passenger cars. Caravans and light trailers
43.120 Electric road vehicles

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