Electric Vehicle Plugs & Sockets

Recap
 
Just to remind us all, Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment, (EVSE) facilitates the charge for the operation of the electric vehicle, (BEV) or (PHEV).
 
Included in the (EVSE) you will find plugs, sockets, conductors and power outlets which allow communication between the charging equipment and the electric vehicle, (BEV) or (PHEV).
 
 
So, how quickly can you charge your electric vehicle, (BEV) or (PHEV)?
 
The length of time it takes for an electric vehicle’s battery to recharge is very much determined by how many kilowatts (kW) the charging point can provide and how many kilowatts (kW) the electric vehicle receive. 
 
The higher the power, (wattage) the faster the charge.
 
As we already know there are 3 different rates:
 

1. 3kW Standard slow charging (6 - 9 hours)
2. 7 - 22kW Fast charging (2- 4 hours)
3. 43 - 50kW Rapid charging, (20 – 30 minutes)

 
Question, do different electric vehicles have different connectors?
 
The answer is yes, not all electric vehicles have the same types of charging connector

​The electric vehicle is supplied with at least one charging cable

• connects the electric vehicle to slow and fast charge points
• either a UK 3 pin plug or a “Type 2” plug (industry standard) fitted
• car-side connector is model specific

​Rapid chargers and high power chargers

• fitted with captive cables and connectors
• which plug directly into the EV
• due to the high powers being transferred