Charging Standards Explained

Type 2 (Mennekes) Connector Explained

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The standard AC charging connector across most of Europe, used for both home/public Level 2-equivalent charging and as the AC half of the CCS2 combo connector for DC fast charging.

Why it matters

Understanding which standard a device uses is the fastest way to know whether a specific charger or cable will actually work — connector shape alone isn’t always a reliable guide.

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