{"id":1850,"date":"2026-04-23T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xinya-ee.com\/?p=1850"},"modified":"2026-04-30T05:36:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T05:36:01","slug":"type-2-ev-charger-a-guide-for-ev-drivers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xinya-ee.com\/ru\/blog\/type-2-ev-charger-a-guide-for-ev-drivers\/","title":{"rendered":"\u0417\u0430\u0440\u044f\u0434\u043d\u043e\u0435 \u0443\u0441\u0442\u0440\u043e\u0439\u0441\u0442\u0432\u043e \u0434\u043b\u044f \u044d\u043b\u0435\u043a\u0442\u0440\u043e\u043c\u043e\u0431\u0438\u043b\u0435\u0439 \u0442\u0438\u043f\u0430 2 \u2013 \u0440\u0443\u043a\u043e\u0432\u043e\u0434\u0441\u0442\u0432\u043e \u0434\u043b\u044f \u0432\u043e\u0434\u0438\u0442\u0435\u043b\u0435\u0439 \u044d\u043b\u0435\u043a\u0442\u0440\u043e\u043c\u043e\u0431\u0438\u043b\u0435\u0439"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By the end of Q1 2026, BVE sales in the European market had surpassed 220,000 units. Serving as the universal interface standard for AC charging across Europe, the <strong>Type 2 charger<\/strong> plays a crucial role. This article will provide you with a comprehensive overview of <strong>Type 2 EV chargers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 50px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-toc\" class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block has-background\" style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#eeeeee 100%,#a9b8c3 100%);\">\r\n<h2>Overview<\/h2>\r\n<nav>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"#what-is-a-type-2-ev-charger\">\u0427\u0442\u043e \u0442\u0430\u043a\u043e\u0435 \u0437\u0430\u0440\u044f\u0434\u043d\u043e\u0435 \u0443\u0441\u0442\u0440\u043e\u0439\u0441\u0442\u0432\u043e \u0434\u043b\u044f \u044d\u043b\u0435\u043a\u0442\u0440\u043e\u043c\u043e\u0431\u0438\u043b\u0435\u0439 \u0442\u0438\u043f\u0430 2?<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"#type-2-charging-time\">Type 2 Charging time<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"#how-to-choose-the-type-2-ev-charger\">How to Choose the Type 2 EV Charger<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"#top-type-2-ev-charger-manufacturers\">Top Type 2 EV Charger Manufacturers<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"#type-2-ev-charger-installation-government-incentives\">Type 2 EV Charger Installation &amp; Government Incentives<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"#subsidy-policies\">Subsidy Policies<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq\">\u0427\u0410\u0412\u041e<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 50px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading special-title\" id=\"what-is-a-type-2-ev-charger\">\u0427\u0442\u043e \u0442\u0430\u043a\u043e\u0435 \u0437\u0430\u0440\u044f\u0434\u043d\u043e\u0435 \u0443\u0441\u0442\u0440\u043e\u0439\u0441\u0442\u0432\u043e \u0434\u043b\u044f \u044d\u043b\u0435\u043a\u0442\u0440\u043e\u043c\u043e\u0431\u0438\u043b\u0435\u0439 \u0442\u0438\u043f\u0430 2?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Type 2 connector(IEC 62196-2) was proposed by Mennekes company , introduced by the VDA and established by the EU Directive as the AC charging standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><p>It has a 7\u2011pin design and supports three\u2011phase power.The output power of a <strong>Type 2 EV Charger<\/strong> is usually 7-22kW.<\/p>\n<p>Explore more about <a href=\"https:\/\/xinya-ee.com\/blog\/what-is-a-type-2-ev-charger\/\">Type 2 EV Charger Details<\/a><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"509\" height=\"529\" src=\"https:\/\/xinya-ee.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/type-2-connector-1.webp\" alt=\"the connector of type 2 EV charger \" class=\"wp-image-1861\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span class=\"stk-highlight\" style=\"color: #abb8c3;\">A Type 2 Charger Connector with 5 large pins and 2 small pins<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading special-title\" id=\"type-2-charging-time\">Type 2 Charging time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Baseline charging time is determined by the charger\u2019s output power and the limit of your vehicle\u2019s Onboard Charger (OBC).<br>Using a car 60 kWh battery as an example:<br><br>7 kW charger: Full charge in 8\u20139 hours, adding 35\u201345 km of range per hour.<br>11 kW charger: Full charge in 4\u20135 hours, adding 60\u201390 km of range per hour.<br>22 kW charger: If your vehicle supports 22 kW AC fast charging, a full charge takes about 3 hours, adding roughly 100\u2013120 km of range per hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 50px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading special-title\" id=\"how-to-choose-the-type-2-ev-charger\">How to Choose the Type 2 EV Charger<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best EV charger is the one that best fits your vehicle and setup. We recommend considering these key factors before purchasing:<br><span class=\"stk-highlight\" style=\"color: #0693e3;\">Check your vehicle\u2019s OBC power limit<\/span>. If your car only supports 11 kW, a 22 kW <strong>Type 2 car charger<\/strong> will only output 11 kW.<br><span class=\"stk-highlight\" style=\"color: #0693e3;\">Cable length<\/span>: Most Type 2 chargers come with 4\u20135 m cables; models with cable holders are ideal.<br>Check if your home\u2019s electrical grid has sufficient capacity. We advise consulting a qualified installation engineer for an assessment.<br><span class=\"stk-highlight\" style=\"color: #0693e3;\">CE certification is mandatory in the EU<\/span>.<br><span class=\"stk-highlight\" style=\"color: #0693e3;\">Prioritize smart chargers<\/span>. The EU\u2019s AFIR Regulation (Article 2) provides a clear legal definition for smart charging infrastructure, and compliance may even affect your eligibility for government subsidies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 50px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading special-title\" id=\"top-type-2-ev-charger-manufacturers\">Top Type 2 EV Charger Manufacturers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Schneider Electric &#8211; Renowned for industrial\u2011grade power distribution reliability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ABB &#8211; A global electrical giant, Terra series is widely deployed in public charging.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wallbox &#8211; Specializes in smart home charging solutions, with compact designs and a complete software ecosystem.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EVBox &#8211; Headquartered in the Netherlands, focused on full\u2011scene charging coverage across the European market.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/xinya-ee.com\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"17\">XYDF <\/a>&#8211; Has 10 years experience in EV charger manufacuture and R&amp;D, support OEM and ODM service.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 50px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading special-title\" id=\"type-2-ev-charger-installation-government-incentives\">Type 2 EV Charger Installation &amp; Government Incentives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Virtually all European countries prohibit self\u2011installation of Type 2 EV charger. Installation must be performed by a certified electrician or an authorized government\u2011approved installer.<br>The only exception for \u201cself\u2011installation\u201d applies to specific plug\u2011and\u2011play products (such as the Juice Booster) connected to dedicated industrial sockets \u2013 however, fitting the industrial socket itself still requires a certified electrician.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 50px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading special-title\" id=\"subsidy-policies\">Subsidy Policies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"XY-font-weight\">\u0412\u0435\u043b\u0438\u043a\u043e\u0431\u0440\u0438\u0442\u0430\u043d\u0438\u044f<\/span>: Starting April 2026, the maximum subsidy for new installations at designated sites will officially increase from \u00a3350 to \u00a3500. This grant covers up to 75% of the total purchase and installation costs. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/electric-vehicle-chargepoint-grants\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/electric-vehicle-chargepoint-grants\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">OZEV Grant<\/a>)<br><span class=\"XY-font-weight\">Germany<\/span>: A new grant launched in March 2026, provides up to for \u20ac1,500 \u2013 \u20ac2,000 per parking spot for Multi-family buildings.<br><span class=\"XY-font-weight\">France<\/span>: Starting April 2026, the Advenir program has expanded its subsidies to include collective housing, outdoor parking lots, and heavy-duty vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 50px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading special-title\" id=\"faq\">\u0427\u0410\u0412\u041e<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"XY-font-weight\"><strong>What&#8217;s the different between Type 2 and Type 1<\/strong><\/span>\uff1f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Type 2 is European standard, support both single-phase and three phase; Type 1 is North American standard,support only single-phase power<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"XY-font-weight\"><strong>Why does my 22 kW Type 2 charger only charge at 7 kW?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is almost always due to your vehicle\u2019s OBC limitation. Most plug\u2011in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and some battery electric vehicles (BEVs) only support single\u2011phase 7 kW or 11 kW charging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"XY-font-weight\"><strong>Can a Type 2 electrci vehicle charger be installed outside<\/strong><\/span>\uff1f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, provided the unit has an IP rating of IP54 or higher and is installed with compliant wiring and construction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 50px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A thorough understanding of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/xinya-ee.com\/ac-charger\/\" data-type=\"category\" data-id=\"3\">Type 2 EV chargers<\/a><\/strong> can save you both time and money. We hope this article provides valuable insights for your charging station usage or investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By the end of Q1 2026, BVE sales in the European market had surpassed 220,000 units. Serving as the universal interface standard for AC charging across Europe, the Type 2 charger plays a crucial role. This article will provide you with a comprehensive overview of Type 2 EV chargers. 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