CCS2 — The AC/DC combined connector standard in Europe and several other regions outside North America.
Connector compatibility determines which public charging stations a vehicle can use without an adapter. Automakers have been converging on fewer standards in North America, but adapters remain common for vehicles built before the transition.
| Connector | Where It’s Used |
|---|---|
| NACS (North American Charging Standard) | Originally Tesla’s connector, now adopted by most major automakers in North America for both AC and DC charging. |
| CCS1 (Combined Charging System) | The former standard for non-Tesla EVs in North America, combining a J1772 AC connector with two DC pins below it. |
| CHAdeMO | An older DC fast-charging standard used mainly by older Nissan Leaf and Mitsubishi models; increasingly rare on new vehicles. |
| J1772 | The standard AC connector for Level 1 and Level 2 charging in North America, used by nearly every EV sold before the NACS transition. |
| CCS2 | The AC/DC combined connector standard in Europe and several other regions outside North America. |
Practical note
Always check an automaker’s current adapter policy before a long trip — supported connectors and included adapters have changed as the industry consolidates around NACS in North America.