Connector guide
In the UK and Europe you will mostly meet Type 2 for AC and CCS2 for DC. Here is the full picture.
| Connector | Current | Where | Typical power | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 2 | AC | Europe, UK and many other markets | 3.7–22 kW | Home wallboxes and destination chargers. The car's on-board charger sets the real limit. |
| CCS2 | AC + DC | Europe, UK and many other markets | 50–350 kW DC | A Type 2 inlet with two DC pins added below. The standard for rapid charging in Europe. |
| CHAdeMO | DC | Japan; older cars elsewhere | Up to 50 kW at most UK sites | Found on earlier cars such as the first-generation Nissan Leaf. Increasingly rare on new European sites. |
| NACS (SAE J3400) | AC + DC | North America | Up to 250 kW+ DC | Developed by Tesla, now standardised and adopted by many makers in North America. |
| Type 1 (J1772) | AC | North America; older imports | Up to 7.4 kW | Single-phase AC connector. In Europe mostly on older cars. |
| CCS1 | AC + DC | North America | 50–350 kW DC | A Type 1 inlet with DC pins. Being joined by NACS in North America. |
Want the longer version? Read the connector guide.