Anatomy of the Type 2 Plug
IEC 62196-2 Technical Baseline
The Type 2 connector (often referred to as Mennekes) is the predominant AC charging standard across Europe and broad international markets. Unlike the single-phase limitations of Type 1 (SAE J1772), Type 2 supports native three-phase alternating current, facilitating significantly higher power delivery limits without resorting to DC conversion off-board.
Type 2 Pinout Specification
| Pin Designation | Name | Function | Spec Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | Line 1 | Single-phase / 3-phase AC power | 230V / up to 63A |
| L2 | Line 2 | 3-phase AC power only | 230V / up to 63A |
| L3 | Line 3 | 3-phase AC power only | 230V / up to 63A |
| N | Neutral | Return path | - |
| PE | Protective Earth | Chassis ground / safety limit | Full fault current capacity |
| CP | Control Pilot | PWM signal for state/current limits | ±12V, 1 kHz square wave |
| PP | Proximity Pilot | Pre-insertion signaling / cable capacity | Resistor bridging to PE |