IEC 62196-1:2022 Plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets–Conductive charging of electric vehicles – Part 1: General requirements

IEC 62196-1:2022 specifies general safety, mechanical, electrical and EMC requirements for plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets intended for conductive charging of electric vehicles. It covers both AC and DC charging accessories, defining construction, marking, normal operation, endurance and a wide range of verification tests to ensure reliable and safe mating and separation under rated operating conditions.

This standard includes mandatory test clauses such as temperature rise, breaking capacity, withdrawal force, cable anchorage, drop test, mechanical impact, IP protection and EMC assessment. Samples shall pass all relevant tests without hazardous damage, loosening of live parts or loss of declared protection rating. It serves as the foundational product specification for Type 2 and other EV conductive charging accessories for global type approval and certification.

LISUN supplies the fully test solutions for the following IEC 62196-1:2022, please see the below excel table:

IEC 62196-1:2022 Clause and Subject	LISUN MODEL
12 Provisions for earthing	WB2678A
14.1.5 Figure 13 – Apparatus for checking the withdrawal force	BCL-1
15 Resistance to ageing of rubber and thermoplastic material	GDJS-015B
34 Thermal cycling
35 Humidity exposure
21 Insulation resistance and dielectric strength	LS9955
24 Temperature rise	TMP-16
25.3 EV plugs and vehicle connectors provided with a flexible cable	LS-B07
26.2 Ball impact	SMT-B535
26.4 Flexing test	SW-1
28 Creepage distances, clearances and distances through sealing compound	CK-1
29 Resistance to heat and to fire	ZBP-T
	GW-500
	ZRS-3H
30 Corrosion and resistance to rusting	YWX/Q-010