What does the European legislation provide?
What does the European legislation provide?
IEC/EN/CEI 61851-1 - 2° EDITION : RECHARGING MODE
The recharging of electric cars has been regulated by the European Community to be the same throughout Europe: the international standard IEC 61851 provides for 4 charging modes, two of which are specific for the home environment (MODE 1 and 2) and two can be used both in the public sphere than private (WAY 3 and 4).
MODE 1
Connection of the EV to the AC mains with domestic connectors up to 16A, 30mA class A differential protection, upstream.
MODE 2
Connection of the EV to the AC mains with domestic connectors up to 16A or industrial connectors up to 32A, differential protection 30mA class A upstream, control device on the cable .
MODE 3
Connection of the EV to the AC power supply network with dedicated connectors, 30mA class A or B differential protection upstream, control device in the station.
MODE 4
Connection of the EV to the d.c. power supply network with external charger.
Furthermore, depending on the type of cable connection, there are three cases:
CASE A
Connection of the VE to the power supply with cable and mobile plug permanently fixed to the VE.
CASE B
Connection of the EV to the power supply with a detachable cable equipped with plug and mobile socket.
CASE C
Connection of the EV to the power supply with cable and mobile socket permanently fixed to the station.
