CCS COMBO1 Standard Connector

The Combined Charging System (CCS) is a standard for charging electric vehicles. It can use Combo 1 or Combo 2 connectors

to provide power at up to 350 kilowatts. These two connectors are extensions of the IEC 62196 Type 1 and Type 2 connectors,

with two additional direct currents (DC) contacts to allow high-power DC fast charging.

The Combined Charging System allows AC charging using the Type 1 and Type 2 connector depending on the geographical region.

Since 2014 the European Union has required the provision of Type 2 or Combo 2 within the European electric vehicle charging network.

This charging environment encompasses charging couplers, charging communication, charging stations, the electric vehicle,

and various functions for the charging process such as load balancing and charge authorization.