How do I know which charger my EV needs?
Key EV Charger Types in India EV Chargers AC Charging Slower / Home Type-2 4-Wheeler AC LECCS 2W & 3W AC/DC DC Fast Charging Rapid / Highway CCS2 4-Wheeler
Key EV Charger Types in India
EV Chargers
AC Charging
Slower / Home
DC Fast Charging
Rapid / Highway
Charging Standards & Connectors in India
| Vehicle Category | AC Charging Standard | DC Fast Charging Standard | Common Power Ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
|
4-Wheeler Passenger EVs
(Tata, Mahindra, Hyundai, MG, BYD) |
Type-2
IS 17017-2 |
CCS2
IS 17017-23 |
AC: 3.3 kW – 22 kW
DC: 30 kW – 150 kW+ |
|
Light Electric Vehicles
(2W & 3W: Ather, Ola, Vida, TVS) |
LECCS / Type 7
IS 17017-2-7 |
LECCS / Type 7
Combined AC/DC |
AC: 0.5 kW – 3.3 kW
DC: 6 kW – 12 kW |
| Legacy Commercial Fleets / Taxis | Bharat AC-001 | Bharat DC-001 / GB/T |
AC: 10 kW
DC: 15 kW – 30 kW |
How to Match Your EV to the Right Charger
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Check Your Vehicle's Maximum Onboard Charger (OBC) Limit
Connecting to a 22 kW AC charger will not charge your car at 22 kW if your vehicle's onboard AC converter is rated for 7.2 kW.
The vehicle's internal charging system automatically restricts the charging rate to its supported limit.
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Observe Your Vehicle's DC Fast Charging Curve
Peak DC charging speeds, such as 50 kW or 100 kW, are generally available only during part of the charging session, often between approximately 10% and 80% State of Charge (SoC).
Beyond 80%, the Battery Management System (BMS) generally reduces charging power to help manage battery temperature and protect battery health.
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Inspect the Physical Charging Socket
- 7-pin circular inlet: Type-2, commonly used for AC charging.
- 7-pin top + 2 large bottom pins: CCS2, which supports AC Type-2 charging and DC fast charging.
- Compact 7-pin standard for 2W/3W: LECCS / Type 7, a BIS-standardized unified AC/DC charging interface.