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Type 2 charging
IEC 62196-2 Type 2 ("Mennekes")
The default AC connector across Europe and most of the world for both home and destination charging. Single-phase up to 7.4 kW or three-phase up to 22 kW (43 kW seen rarely, typically on Renault Zoe).
43 kW
Peak power
AC
Current type
Europe · Australia · Türkiye · most non-NA markets
Where you'll meet it
Spec sheet
Type 2 in practice
- Formal designation
- IEC 62196-2 Type 2 ("Mennekes")
- Current
- AC
- Max kW (commercial)
- 43
- Adoption status
- active
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