IEC 62196-3:2026

Plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets - Conductive charging of electric vehicles - Part 3: Dimensional compatibility requirements for DC and AC/DC pin and contact-tube vehicle couplers

OVERVIEW

CORRECTED VERSION 2026-08



IEC 62196-3:2026 is applicable to vehicle couplers with pins and contact tubes of standardized configuration, herein also referred to as "accessories", intended for use in electric vehicle conductive charging systems which incorporate control means, with rated operating voltage and current in accordance with IEC 62196-1:2025.

This document applies to high power DC interfaces and combined AC/DC interfaces of vehicle couplers that are intended for use in conductive charging systems for circuits specified in IEC 61851-1 and IEC 61851-23.

This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2022. This edition constitutes a technical revision.

This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:

a) The content of IEC TS 62196-3-1 has been integrated into this document as normative Annex AA.

b) increased ratings for all configurations;

c) reference to new tests in IEC 62196-1:2025 (Clauses 34, 35, 36 and 37).

The content of the corrigendum 1 (2026-08) has been included in this copy.

COMMENTS

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PRODUCT DETAILS

Status Current
Edition 2026
No. of Pages 146
ICS Classification 29.120.30 Plugs, socket-outlets, couplers
43.120 Electric road vehicles
Committee TC 23/SC 23H
Available for Purchase For sale in Singapore only
Adoption IEC : 0