MT 8 - TC 23/SC 23H/MT 8

IEC 62196-3:2022 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.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2014. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:  
interchangeability requirements have been removed from the title of Part 3;
increased ratings for all configurations;
reference to new tests in IEC 62196-1 (Clauses 34, 35, 36 and 37).

IEC 62196-2:2022 applies to EV plugs, EV socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets with pins and contact-tubes of standardized configurations, herein referred to as accessories. These accessories have a nominal rated operating voltage not exceeding 480 V AC, 50 Hz to 60 Hz, and a rated current not exceeding 63 A three phase or 70 A single phase, for use in conductive charging of electric vehicles.
This document covers the basic interface accessories for vehicle supply as specified in IEC 62196-1.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2016. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:  
interchangeability requirements have been removed from the title of Part 2;
alignment with IEC 62196-1:2022 and IEC 62196-3:2022;
alignment with IEC 61851-1:2017.

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.

IEC 62196-2:2016 applies to plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets with pins and contact-tubes of standardized configurations, herein referred to as accessories. They have a nominal rated operating voltage not exceeding 480 V a.c., 50 Hz to 60 Hz, and a rated current not exceeding 63 A three-phase or 70 A single phase, for use in conductive charging of electric vehicles. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2011 and constitutes a technical revision. This second edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition.
a) Standard sheets for configurations type 2 and type 3 have been updated.
b) Configuration type 2 is now available with optional shutter.
This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 62196-1:2014.

IEC 62196-1:2014 is applicable to plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors, vehicle inlets and cable assemblies for electric vehicles, herein referred to as "accessories", intended for use in conductive charging systems which incorporate control means, with a rated operating voltage not exceeding:
- 690 V a.c. 50 Hz to 60 Hz, at a rated current not exceeding 250 A;
- 1 500 V d.c. at a rated current not exceeding 400 A.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2011 and constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) addition of a preferred operating voltage of 1 000 V d.c.;
b) addition of a preferred rated current of 80 A d.c.;
c) addition of a provision for a combined interface a.c./d.c.;
d) description of d.c. configurations (previously under consideration);
e) addition of requirements pertaining to the locking mechanism, the interlock and the latching device;
f) addition of a test for accessories not suitable for making and breaking an electrical circuit under load;
g) addition of requirements and tests for insulated end caps.

IEC 62196-3:2014 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 up to 1 500 V d.c. and rated current up to 250 A, and 1 000 V a.c. and rated current up to 250 A. This part of IEC 62196 applies to high power d.c. interfaces and combined a.c./d.c. interfaces of vehicle couplers specified in IEC 62196-1:2014, and intended for use in conductive charging systems for circuits specified in IEC 61851-1:2010, and IEC 61851-23:2014.
This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 62196-1:2014.

IEC 62196-1:2011 is applicable to plugs, socket-outlets, connectors, inlets and cable assemblies for electric vehicles (EV), herein referred to as "accessories", intended for use in conductive charging systems which incorporate control means, with a rated operating voltage not exceeding:
- 690 V a.c. 50 Hz - 60 Hz, at a rated current not exceeding 250 A,
- 1 500 V d.c. at a rated current not exceeding 400 A. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2003 and constitutes a technical revision. The main changes from the previous edition are as follows:
- increase in d.c.voltage for accessories;
- permitted use of accessories with vehicles complying with Subclause 7.2.3.1 of 61851-1:2010;
- minor changes to definitions; - additional voltage and current ratings (Clause 5) and test values (Clause 12, 13,);
- removal of markings to identify generic types of vehicle inlets and connectors;
- addition of a "high power d.c." to the type of accessories covered by the Standard;
- modification of the description of "universal" and "basic" interfaces based on changes to 61851-1:2010;
- simplification of the marking requirements (Clause 8);
- additional requirements for accessories with shutters;
- division of Clause 9 to create Clauses 9 and 11;
- Clause 9: specific requirements for inlet, plug and socket-outlet;
- Clause 11: EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) requirements: the basic generic requirements for charging stations;
- renumbering of annexes.

IEC 62196-2:2011 applies to plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets with pins and contact-tubes of standardized configurations, herein referred to as accessories. They have a nominal rated operating voltage not exceeding 500 V a.c., 50 to 60 Hz, and a rated current not exceeding 63 A three-phase or 70 A single phase, for use in conductive charging of electric vehicles. This standard covers the basic interface accessories for vehicle supply as specified in IEC 62196-1, and intended for use in conductive charging systems for circuits specified in IEC 61851-1:2010.
This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 62196-1:2011.