IEC 62196-1:2022

Plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets - Conductive charging of electric vehicles - Part 1: General requirements

IEC 62196-1:2022 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:
690 V AC 50 Hz to 60 Hz, at a rated current not exceeding 250 A;
1 500 V DC at a rated current not exceeding 800 A.
This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2014. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
deletion of references to universal AC and DC interfaces;
additional requirements for contact materials and plating;
changes to the temperature rise test to include additional points of measurement;
additional tests for accessories to address thermal stresses and stability, mechanical wear and abuse, and exposure to contaminants;
relocation of information and requirements for DC charging to IEC 62196-3.

Fiches, socles de prise de courant, prises mobiles de véhicule et socles de connecteurs de véhicule - Charge conductive des véhicules électriques - Partie 1: Exigences générales

L’IEC 62196-1:2022 s’applique aux fiches VE, socles de prise de courant VE, prises mobiles de véhicule, socles de connecteur de véhicules, ci-après désignés par le terme "appareils", et aux câbles de charge pour véhicules électriques (VE) destinés à être utilisés dans les systèmes de charge conductive qui comprennent des moyens de contrôle, avec une tension assignée d’emploi n’excédant pas:
690 V 50 Hz à 60 Hz, à un courant alternatif assigné n’excédant pas 250 A;
1 500 V, à un courant continu assigné n’excédant pas 800 A.
Cette quatrième édition annule et remplace la troisième édition parue en 2014. Cette édition constitue une révision technique.
Cette édition inclut les modifications techniques majeures suivantes par rapport à l’édition précédente:
suppression des références aux interfaces universelles en courant alternatif et en courant continu;
exigences supplémentaires pour les matériaux de contact et la métallisation;
modification de l’essai d’échauffement pour inclure des points de mesure supplémentaires;
essais supplémentaires pour examiner les contraintes et la stabilité thermique, l’usure mécanique et une mauvaise utilisation des appareils, ainsi que leur exposition à des contaminants;
déplacement des informations et exigences concernant la charge en courant continu dans l’IEC 62196-3.
La version française de la norme n’a pas été soumise au vote.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 02-May-2022
• ICS: 29.120.30 - Plugs, socket-outlets, couplers
• ICS: 43.120 - Electric road vehicles
• Technical Committee: SC 23H - Plugs, Socket-outlets and Couplers for industrial and similar applications, and for Electric Vehicles
• Drafting Committee: MT 8 - TC 23/SC 23H/MT 8
• Current Stage: PPUB - Publication issued
• Start Date: 20-May-2022
• Completion Date: 03-May-2022

Relations

• Revises: IEC 62196-1:2014 - Plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets - Conductive charging of electric vehicles - Part 1: General requirements
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023

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COMMENTED VERSION
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Plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets – Conductive
charging of electric vehicles –
Part 1: General requirements
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
ICS 29.120.30; 43.120 ISBN 978-2-8322-5217-8

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD .7
INTRODUCTION . 10
1 Scope . 11
2 Normative references . 11
3 Terms and definitions . 13
4 General . 25
4.1 General requirements . 25
4.2 Components . 26
4.2.1 Ratings . 26
4.2.2 Mechanical assembly. 26
4.2.3 Current-carrying parts of incorporated components . 26
4.2.4 Electrical connections . 26
4.3 General notes on tests . 27
5 Ratings . 27
5.1 Preferred rated operating voltage ranges . 27
5.2 Preferred rated currents . 28
5.2.1 General . 28
5.2.2 Rated current for signal or control purposes . 28
5.2.3 Accessories not suitable for making and breaking an electrical circuit
under load . 28
5.2.4 Accessories suitable for, or not suitable for, making and breaking an
electrical circuit under load . 29
6 Connection between the power supply and the electric vehicle . 29
6.1 General .
6.2 Types of vehicle inlets .
6.3 Types of vehicle connectors .
6.4 Universal interface .
6.5 Basic interface.
6.6 D.C. configurations .
6.7 Combined interface.
6.8 Contact sequencing .
6.1 Interfaces . 34
6.2 Basic interface. 35
6.3 DC interface . 35
6.4 Combined interface. 35
7 Classification of accessories . 35
7.1 According to purpose . 35
7.2 According to the method of connecting the conductors . 35
7.3 According to serviceability . 35
7.4 According to electrical operation . 35
7.5 According to interface . 35
7.6 According to use with cable management systems .
7.7 According to the locking and interlock functions: .
7.6 According to locking facilities . 35
7.7 According to interlock facilities . 36
7.8 According to the presence of shutter(s) . 36

8 Marking . 36
9 Dimensions . 38
10 Protection against electric shock . 39
10.1 General . 39
10.2 Accessories with shutters. 41
10.3 Contact sequencing and order of contact insertion and withdrawal . 46
10.4 Misassembly . 47
11 Size and colour of protective earthing and neutral conductors . 47
12 Provisions for protective earthing . 48
13 Terminals. 51
13.1 Common requirements . 51
13.2 Screw type terminals . 53
13.3 Mechanical tests on terminals . 55
14 Interlocks . 59
14.1 Accessories with interlock . 59
14.2 Accessories with integral switching device . 66
14.3 Control circuit devices and switching elements . 66
14.4 Pilot contacts and auxiliary circuits . 67
15 Resistance to ageing of rubber and thermoplastic material . 67
16 General construction . 67
17 Construction of EV socket-outlets – General . 71
17.1 General .
17.2 Contact tubes .
18 Construction of EV plugs and vehicle connectors . 73
19 Construction of vehicle inlets . 74
20 Degrees of protection . 75
21 Insulation resistance and dielectric strength . 76
22 Breaking capacity. 77
23 Normal operation . 81
23.1 Mechanical, electrical, and thermal stresses and contaminants . 81
23.2 Load endurance test . 82
23.3 No-load endurance test . 83
23.4 Lid springs . 84
24 Temperature rise. 84
25 Flexible cables and their connection . 86
25.1 Strain relief . 86
25.2 Requirements for EV plugs and vehicle connectors . 86
25.2.1 Non-rewirable EV plugs and vehicle connectors. 86
25.2.2 Rewirable EV plugs and vehicle connectors. 86
25.3 EV plugs and vehicle connectors provided with a flexible cable . 87
26 Mechanical strength . 90
26.1 General . 90
26.2 Degree of protection Ball impact . 91
26.3 Rewirable plugs and vehicle connectors Drop test . 94
26.4 Non-rewirable accessories Flexing test . 95
26.5 Cable gland test . 97

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26.6 Shutters . 98
26.7 Insulated end caps . 98
26.7.1 General . 98
26.7.2 Insulated end caps – Change of temperature test . 99
26.7.3 Insulated end caps – Pull test .
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Fiches, socles de prise de courant, prises mobiles de véhicule et socles de
connecteurs de véhicule – Charge conductive des véhicules électriques –
Partie 1: Exigences générales
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Edition 4.0 2022-05
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
colour
inside
Plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets – Conductive

charging of electric vehicles –

Part 1: General requirements
Fiches, socles de prise de courant, prises mobiles de véhicule et socles de

connecteurs de véhicule – Charge conductive des véhicules électriques –

Partie 1: Exigences générales
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 29.120.30; 43.120 ISBN 978-2-8322-1101-1

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 6
INTRODUCTION . 8
1 Scope . 9
2 Normative references . 9
3 Terms and definitions . 11
4 General . 21
4.1 General requirements . 21
4.2 Components . 21
4.2.1 Ratings . 21
4.2.2 Mechanical assembly . 21
4.2.3 Current-carrying parts of incorporated components . 21
4.2.4 Electrical connections . 21
4.3 General notes on tests . 22
5 Ratings . 23
5.1 Preferred rated operating voltage ranges . 23
5.2 Preferred rated currents . 23
5.2.1 General . 23
5.2.2 Rated current for signal or control purposes . 24
5.2.3 Accessories not suitable for making and breaking an electrical circuit
under load . 24
5.2.4 Accessories suitable for, or not suitable for, making and breaking an
electrical circuit under load . 24
6 Connection between the power supply and the electric vehicle . 24
6.1 Interfaces . 24
6.2 Basic interface . 24
6.3 DC interface . 24
6.4 Combined interface . 24
7 Classification of accessories . 25
7.1 According to purpose . 25
7.2 According to the method of connecting the conductors . 25
7.3 According to serviceability . 25
7.4 According to electrical operation . 25
7.5 According to interface . 25
7.6 According to locking facilities . 25
7.7 According to interlock facilities . 25
7.8 According to the presence of shutter(s) . 25
8 Marking . 25
9 Dimensions. 28
10 Protection against electric shock . 29
10.1 General . 29
10.2 Accessories with shutters. 29
10.3 Contact sequencing and order of contact insertion and withdrawal . 32
10.4 Misassembly . 33
11 Size and colour of protective earthing and neutral conductors . 33
12 Provisions for earthing . 34

13 Terminals . 36
13.1 Common requirements . 36
13.2 Screw type terminals . 38
13.3 Mechanical tests on terminals . 40
14 Interlocks . 43
14.1 Accessories with interlock . 43
14.2 Accessories with integral switching device . 48
14.3 Control circuit devices and switching elements . 48
14.4 Pilot contacts and auxiliary circuits . 48
15 Resistance to ageing of rubber and thermoplastic material . 48
16 General construction . 49
17 Construction of EV socket-outlets – General . 53
18 Construction of EV plugs and vehicle connectors . 53
19 Construction of vehicle inlets . 54
20 Degrees of protection . 54
21 Insulation resistance and dielectric strength . 56
22 Breaking capacity . 57
23 Normal operation . 60
23.1 Mechanical, electrical, and thermal stresses and contaminants . 60
23.2 Load endurance test . 60
23.3 No-load endurance test . 61
23.4 Lid springs . 62
24 Temperature rise . 62
25 Flexible cables and their connection . 64
25.1 Strain relief . 64
25.2 Requirements for EV plugs and v
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