BS EN IEC 62196-2:2026

This standard BS EN IEC 62196-2:2026 Plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets. Conductive charging of electric vehicles is classified in these ICS categories:

• 29.120.30 Plugs, socket-outlets, couplers
• 43.120 Electric road vehicles

IEC 62196-2:2025 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 fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2022. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) addition of new tests for latching devices; b) corrections to standard sheets.