IEC 62196 Type 2 (Mennekes) is the European standard AC EV charging connector for single-phase and 3-phase AC charging up to 43kW (63A/400V 3-phase). Also used as the AC inlet on Tesla vehicles in Europe.
| Pin | Name | Function | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | Phase 1 | AC phase 1 | PWR |
| L2 | Phase 2 | AC phase 2 | PWR |
| L3 | Phase 3 | AC phase 3 | PWR |
| N | Neutral | AC neutral | PWR |
| PE | Earth | Protective earth | GND |
| PP | Proximity Pilot | Plug present and current capacity | I/O |
| CP | Control Pilot | PWM communication | BUS |
IEC 62196 Type 2 (Mennekes) is the European standard AC EV charging connector for single-phase and 3-phase AC charging up to 43kW (63A/400V 3-phase). Also used as the AC inlet on Tesla vehicles in Europe.