To understand the various types of charge point sockets that motorists with EV vehicles may
encounter today the following table gives a brief description of each plus a visual appreciation
also.

In the UK , connectors can be categorised based on 4 different charging speeds as detailed below…

Type of ConnectorElectric RatingCharger range per hourFeaturesType of chargerBoth ends of Charging Cable
AC – Type 13.7kW

7kW
12.5 miles

25 miles
Five pins but could also be from a 13A house socket.
No locking mechanism
Single Phase only.
Slow

Fast
AC-Type1

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AC – Type 23.7kW
7kW
22kW
12.5 miles
25 miles
75 miles
Seven pins
Inbuilt locking mechanism
Work on both Single and Three Phase electric supplies (now becoming the industry standard).
Fast chargingAC-Type2

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DC-  CHAdeMO50kW
400kW
75 miles
150 miles
Ten pin DC connector
(These are now being phased out and replaced by the more universal CCS Combo – see below).
Rapid chargingDC-CHAdeMO

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DC – 
CCS Combined Charging System (Combo)
50kW
360kW
75 miles
525 miles (1/2 hr)
High powered rating
Enhanced Type 2 with 2 additional contact points
Standard EU Rapid Charger
Rapid and
Ultra Rapid
charging
DC-CCS

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Tesla Type 2250kW225 milesOnly Tesla SuperchargersRapid chargingAs above Type 2
(9 pin)
Commando CEE Plug3kW – 7kW10-20 milesUsually found on caravan hook-ups.
Can be connected to a charging cable using an adaptor to achieve 22kW
Slow chargingCommando CEE Plug

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