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E DIN EN IEC 62196-3 VDE 0623-5-3:2026-04

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

Part 3: Dimensional compatibility requirements for DC and AC/DC pin and contact-tube vehicle couplers

(IEC 23H/551/CDV:2024); German and English version prEN IEC 62196-3:2024
Class/Status: Draft, valid
Released: 2026 -04   Published: 2026-03 -20
VDE Art. No.: 1600508
End of objection deadline: 2026-05-20

Note: You can pre-order this document (delivery subject to availability). Valid from 2026-04-01.

This part of IEC 62196 is applicable to vehicle couplers with pins and contact tubes of standardized configuration, herein also referred to as "accessories", intended for use in electric vehicle conductive charging systems which incorporate control means, with rated operating voltage and current in accordance with IEC 62196-1:2022.