EV Charging AC Socket Outlet, Electric Vehicle Charger Outlet
Volex is a leading manufacturer and supplier of EV charging solutions.
Volex offers AC socket outlets for use with electric vehicle charging stations or home charging.
What are EV Charging AC Socket Outlets?
Electric vehicle AC charger receptacles have a protective cover for charging with alternating current (AC) and are compatible with Type 2 infrastructure plugs. They can also be used for installation at charging stations for E-Mobility (EVSE).
EV Charging AC Socket Outlet
Technical Information
Volex’s electric vehicle (EV) charger outlets are mounted in AC charging stations and home chargers. These EV charging outlets enable mode 3 vehicle battery charging via single or three-phase charging cables with maximum charging powers of up to 22 kW. The sockets accommodate Type 2 charging connectors for Europe in accordance with IEC 62196-1 / IEC 62196-2.
Volex offers compact design, crimped or screw terminated versions, innovative E-Lock mounting system, and modular design to accommodate special integration requirements on charging infrastructure.
These socket outlets are capable of high mating cycle requirements, with testing completed to 10,000 mating cycles. The E-Lock performance is > 50k cycles.
The outlet cover protection is designed to be used on indoor or outdoor EV chargers by offering IP54 unmated / IP44 mated ratings, high UV, and shocks resistance. Customisation is possible by request.
With its expertise on thermal sensing in grid cord products, Volex offers robust and fast sensing responsive solutions on EV charging outlets to bring customers to the next safety level.
Type 2 socket outlets are intended to pass E.V. READY certification.
- Protected against overheating with precise temperature measurement
- Flexible mounting and easy maintenance with plug-in cables
- Customised logo options for consistent branding
- Universal Mounting Plate (UMP) design
- Flexible options for ‘crimp’ versus ‘screw’ terminations
- Stable thermal performance
- Low contact resistance
- High durability/endurance
- High strength plastic
- Developed and produced in accordance with the IATF 16949 automotive and ISO 9001 standards
EV Charging AC Socket Outlets
Applications / Markets
Volex Type 2 socket outlets are designed for mode 3 residential and public AC charging applications in Europe with maximal 32A current output, single phase or three phase.
These electric vehicle charging outlets are designed upon the IEC 62196-1/2 specifications relevant to the European EV market segment.