Charging plug

For loading electric cars There are different plug types, which may vary depending on the region and manufacturer. The most common plug types include:

1. Type 1 plug: Also known as J1722. It is mainly used in North America and some Asian countries. It has 5 pins and is used for the Normal charging with alternating current (AC) used with charging capacities of up to 7.2 kW. The type 1 plug is not common in Europe, but can be purchased as an option from some electric car manufacturers.
2. Type 2 plug: The type 2 plug is the most widely used in Europe and is used for normal charging (AC) and Fast charging (DC) with direct currentused. It has 7 pins and can be operated with a charging capacity of 22 kW with up to 350 kW.
3. CCS plug: The CSS plug (Combined Charging System) is a European plug type for fast charging with DC and is based on the type 2 plug. In addition to the base of this plug, the CCS plug has other pins to enable fast charging.
4. CHADEMO plug: CHAdeMO (Charge de Move) is a Japanese plug type for DC charging. It is mainly used by Asian car manufacturers and has additional pins that enable fast charging of electric cars.

Not all electric vehicles support all types of plugs, so it's a good idea to check what charging options are available before buying an electric car.

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