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What is a CCS car charger?

What is a CCS car charger? Is CCS faster than Type 2?

A CCS car charger is a charging device that combines AC charging and DC fast charging. CCS is the abbreviation of Combined Charging System, which represents an important development direction of current electric vehicle fast charging technology. The following is a detailed explanation of the CCS car charger and its speed comparison with the Type 2 charging interface:

1. Detailed explanation of CCS car charger

1.1. Technical features:

The CCS car charger combines the characteristics of the J1772 (Type 1) or IEC 62196 (Type 2) AC charging interface and adds DC fast charging function on this basis.

The DC fast charging part is achieved by adding a pair of high-current charging holes, which enables the CCS car charger to provide higher charging power.

CCS Car Charger and Type 2 Car Charger

1.2. Charging power:

The CCS car charger is able to provide charging power from 50kW to 350kW or even higher, depending on the charging equipment and the charging capacity of the electric vehicle.

In contrast, standard AC charging interfaces (such as Type 1 and Type 2) generally provide 3.6~7.2 kW of charging power, which is suitable for daily charging.

1.3, Application scenarios:

CCS car chargers are particularly suitable for occasions where fast charging is required, such as long-distance travel or fast charging stations at service stations.

2, Comparison of CCS and Type 2 speeds

2.1, Charging speed:

In DC fast charging mode, the charging speed of CCS car chargers is generally much faster than that of Type 2 charging interfaces. This is because CCS car chargers provide higher charging power and more advanced charging technology.

However, in AC charging mode, the charging speeds of CCS and Type 2 are similar because their AC charging parts are based on the same or similar technical standards.

2.2, Applicable scenarios:

Type 2 charging interfaces are more suitable for daily home charging because of their moderate charging power and easy installation.

CCS car chargers are more suitable for occasions where fast charging is required, such as public charging stations or highway service areas.

CCS Car Charger and Type 2 Car Charger