What is CCS Charging?

CCS stands for Combined Charging System, and combines both AC and DC charging connector types in to a single plug. CCS 2 is the standard connector in the UK and Europe.

There are two types of CCS charging:

• CCS 1 - the de facto charging standard in North America. The upper portion of the CCS 1 connector is essentially the same as the J1772 connector, with the same DC fast charging lower connector as found on CCS 2 sockets. 
• CCS 2 - this connector has become the de-facto standard in the UK and Europe. All new EV models sold here will come with this connector as standard. It has two elements – the upper part can be used for AC charging, while the lower section must also be connected to allow for DC fast charging.