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Type 2

European AC charging connector (IEC 62196-2).

Official source: European Alternative Fuels Observatory (EU Commission) →

European AC charging connector (IEC 62196-2). Standard for home/destination charging up to 22 kW (3-phase) or 7.4 kW (1-phase). Default for all EU EVs.

Every EV owner in EU carries a Type 2 to Type 2 cable. Separate from CCS DC inlet on the vehicle.

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  1. European Alternative Fuels Observatory (EU Commission)official · 2026-07 · VanLife Beacon