Connection Guide

Please note that charging ports may vary by region or country. Additionally, newer models and updates might have different charging specifications. Always confirm the charging port type directly from the manufacturer or their official specifications for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

 

Key Questions to Consider: check vehicle handbook

  1. What connection type does your EV require? Type 1 or Type 2?
  2. What phase is required for your EV, 1 phase or 3 phase? 3.7kW to 7.2kW of power, 3 phase being 11kw to 22kw.
  3. What amp is required 16a or 32a? As above = power output.
  4. What EV cable length do I require? have you measured from charging point to vehicle?

Type 1: EV examples below

 Nissan Nissan Leaf Generation 1 (2011-2017). NOTE: Generation 2 Nissan Leaf will use a Type 2 connection.

Nissan e-NV200 (2014-2022): This electric van was also briefly offered in Europe with a Type 1 charging port before transitioning to Type 2. Please check your handbook.
Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi i-MiEV - Various years, including 2010-2017


Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV - Various years
Ford

Ford Focus Electric - Various years, including 2012-2018
Chevrolet

Chevrolet Spark EV - Various years, including 2013-2016
Mahindra

Various years, including 2013-2018 

Type 2: EV examples below

 Tesla

Tesla Model S - Various years, including 2012-present


Tesla Model X - Various years, including 2015-present


Tesla Model 3 - Various years, including 2017-present


Tesla Model Y - Various years, including 2020-present
Audi

Audi e-tron - Various years, including 2019-present
BMW

BMW i3 - Various years, including 2013-present


BMW i8 - Various years, including 2014-2020

BMW 520e - 2017-present

BMW 320e -2017-present

 
Jaguar

Jaguar I-PACE - Various years, including 2018-present
Mercedes-Benz:

Mercedes-Benz EQC - Various years, including 2019-present
Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive - Various years, including 2014-2017
Porche

Porsche Taycan - Various years, including 2020-present
Renault 

Renault Zoe - Various years, including 2012-present
Volkswagon

Volkswagen e-Golf - Various years, including 2014-2020
Nissan 

Nissan Leaf Generation 2 (2017 - present)

Nissan e-NV200 (2014-2022): This electric van was also briefly offered in Europe with a Type 1 charging port before transitioning to Type 2. Please check your handbook.

 

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