Type 1 and Type 2 EV charging - what's the difference?

1. Design

The starkest and most obvious difference between Type 1 and Type 2 EV chargers is the design of the connector. Type 1 EV connectors have a five-pin design, usually taking on a circular design. In comparison, Type 2 EV connectors have seven pins.

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2. Charging rate and electricity supply

Unfortunately, Type 1 EV chargers allow slower charging rates to Type 2, ranging from 3.6kW to 7.4kW, as they are limited to a single-phase electricity supply. This means if you invest in a Type 1 EV charger, you won&#;t be able to charge faster than 7kW power rate (the highest rate you can charge with a single-phase electricity supply).

On the other hand, Type 2 EV chargers can handle both single-phase and three-phase charging, offering greater flexibility in charging speeds and power levels. This makes them suitable for both residential and public charging stations as they can reach the high charging rate of 22kW Alternating Current (AC) at home and up to 43kW at certain public chargers.

Please note that to take advantage of the highest charging rates, you won&#;t be using your Type 1 or Type 2 connector. Instead, you will be using your CCS or CHAdeMO connectors.

3. Regional adoption

Type 1 electric vehicles are more commonly found in electric cars in North America and Asia rather than in Europe, meaning it&#;s unlikely you&#;ll find public chargers offering Type 1 charging.

Type 2 connectors, on the other hand, have become the standard in Europe and are increasingly being adopted in other parts of the world, even in regions where Type 1 connectors were historically used.

In fact, the EU implemented legislation in that stated all public charging stations must be Type 2, which led to an increase in European car manufacturers only producing Type 2 electric vehicles. So, when you&#;re out and about in the UK, it&#;s likely you&#;ll encounter a Type 2 EV charger.

4. Locking

Because of its design, you can&#;t lock a Type 1 EV charging cable into place, unlike a Type 2 EV cable that has locking pins, offering an additional layer of protection. Although, there are alternative ways to protect your EV charger and its cable.

Four types of plug exist, two for AC (type 1 and 2) and two for DC (CHAdeMo and CCS).

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Type 1 is common for American vehicles, it&#;s a single-phase plug and can charge at a speed of up to 7.4 kW.

Type 2 is standard for European and Asian vehicles from onwards, it&#;s a triple-phase plug and can charge at a level of up to 43 kW.

CCS is a version of type 2 with two additional power contacts. It allows very fast charging.

CHAdeMO can be found in Asian cars and allows for high charging capacities as well as bidirectional charging.

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