[Nick]

Re: IEC / Mennekes / J1772 / Eu mode / this weeks favourite

I stand corrected... I knew that the US stuff used two phases (to get the 220V) but forgot we had that option over here to get 440V (ish).

US 220 Volt is split phase not 2 phase. Split phase is derived from a single phase with a centre-tapped transformer creating 2 hots - effectively +110 Volts and -110 Volts. Connect between and get 220 Volts.

Taking 2 of 3 phases gives two waves a third of a cycle out of phase (120 degrees) whose voltage isn't the sum of the two contributors.

 

[Nick]

<Pedant warning!>
SAE J1772
<End Pedantry>

 

[Nick]

This is just a farce though isn't it... surely charging a car has to get more simple than this what with J1772, Type 2, IEC 62196, CCS (type 1, type 2 etc), CHAdeMO, 3-pin 13A, 16A Commando, 32A Commando... how are the general public going to be convinced to switch when there is such complexity?

I think this much all consolidate into a single car charging standard that encompasses both DC and AC. Just plug in to any car and the technology sorts out the rest.

Am I dreaming of the impossible? Perhaps.

By 2017 ACEA members ( i.e. most cars sold in Europe) will have Type 2 or Type 2 Combo inlets. Dedicated EV socket outlets will likely be Type 2 as is already the case in most European countries.

There will still be some demand for legacy cables with national plugs and/or Type 1 /J1772 vehicle connectors.