Charging cable connector types

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Electric vehicle charging cable connector types

Electric vehicle charging cable connector types vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. There is no one universal connector.

The list shows connector plug designs, connector names and some of the vehicles that use each connection type. This is not a definitive list of connector types or compatible vehicle manufacturers/brands.

Please seek specific information about connectors for electric vehicles from respective manufacturers.

Connector information from electricheaven.nz by Sigurd Magnusson

Table illustrating different EV connectors

Plug design Name Vehicles
Combined Charging System (CCS)
  • Audi
  • BMW
  • Mini
  • Jaguar i-Pace
  • Kia Soul EV
  • Hyundai Ioniq
  • Hyundai Kona
  • Mercedes EQC
  • MG ZS
  • Tesla Model 3
  • VW eGolf
Type 2 – also known as “Mennekes” or “IEC 62196”
  • Audi
  • BMW
  • Mini
  • Jaguar i-Pace
  • Kia Niro EV
  • Kia Soul EV
  • Hyundai Ioniq
  • Hyundai Kona
  • Mercedes EQC
  • Renault Kangoo
  • Renault Zoe
  • Tesla Model S
  • Tesla Model 3
  • Tesal Model X
  • VW eGolf
CHAdeMO
  • BMW i3
  • Kia Soul EV
  • Nissan Leaf
  • Nissan eNV200
  • Mitsubishi iMiev
Type 1 – also known as “SAE J1772”
  • Audi A3 e-tron
  • Holden Volt
  • Kia Soul EV
  • Nissan Leaf
  • Nissan eNV200
  • Mitsubishi iMiev
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Below are photographs of different connector types.

Combined Charging System (CCS) connector at a fast charger
Combined Charging System (CCS) connector at a fast charger

Type 2 or Mennekes connector
Type 2 or Mennekes connector

CHAdeMo connector at a fast charger
CHAdeMo connector at a fast charger

Type 1 or J1772 connector
Type 1 or J1772 connector