What is EV Charging Connectors?

Electric vehicle charging uses several connector standards. Type 1 (J1772) is an older single-phase AC plug found on some imports; Type 2 (Mennekes) is the UK and EU standard for AC charging and home wallboxes. For rapid DC charging, CCS (Combined Charging System) extends the Type 2 plug with two extra pins and is now the dominant standard, while CHAdeMO is an older Japanese DC standard still used by some Nissan models. Tesla uses Type 2/CCS in the UK. Choosing the right cable and knowing your car's ports is essential when using public chargepoints.