EV: Types of chargers

What is CCS2, Type 2 and CHAdeMO?

A: These are different types connectors available at EV chargers to suit different car models.

Type2: It's AC slow charging only suited for hybrid PHEV and also full BEV cars with CCS ports.

CCS2: It's preferred DC charging connector usually at DCFC chargers with (Combined Charging System) that can allow EV cars to use either a CCS2 (fast)/ Type2 (slow) charging if necessary to charge.

CHAdeMO: It's DC connector only for Japanese EV cars like Nissan Leaf & incompatible with Type2/CCS2 port so it's quite rare. Available at DCFC units & not AC wall chargers.

*Foreign spec cars who do not use above 3 types will need to use an adapter to connect/convert connection to enable charging which may be faulty/unrecognized by charger communication protocols.