IEC TS 62196-7:2026 ED1

Plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets - Conductive charging of electric vehicles - Part 7: Vehicle adapters

Scope

IEC TS 62196-7:2026 specifies the safety, interoperability, compatibility requirements and the configuration standard sheets for DC charging vehicle adapters
- with a rated voltage up to 1 500 V DC;
- between vehicle connector and vehicle inlet according to IEC 62196-3;
- used to adapt configuration GG vehicle inlet to configuration AA, BB vehicle connector as specified in the IEC 62196-3:20─.
NOTE DC vehicle adapters for other configuration combinations are under consideration.
This document is not applicable to:
- the adapter between the EV socket-outlet and the EV plug;
- the adapter between the AC vehicle connector and the AC vehicle inlet.
This document does not cover all safety aspects related to maintenance.