CCS2
EV Charging · 7 specs
Direct Answer
CCS Combo 2 (standardized under IEC 62196-3 and mandated across the European Union) combines the upper 7-pin Type 2 Mennekes inlet with two heavy DC power pins below. Supporting up to 350 kW to 500 kW DC fast-charging (500A @ 1000V DC) alongside native 3-phase AC charging, it is the dominant global fast-charging standard outside North America.
Source: IEC 62196-3 (Configuration EE) / CharIN e.V. / EU Directive 2014/94/EU · Last reviewed Aug 28, 2026
Specs
| Standardization | IEC 62196-3 / ISO 15118 / DIN 70121 |
| Connector Architecture | Combo inlet: Upper Type 2 socket + Lower 2-pin DC power bus (DC+ / DC-) |
| Maximum DC Charging Rate | Up to 500 A continuous at 1000 V DC (350 kW standard, up to 500 kW in high-power megawatt systems) |
| AC Charging Support | Native 3-phase AC up to 22 kW / 43.5 kW when connecting standard Type 2 AC cables |
| Vehicle Mechanical Interlock | Electromechanical locking pin in car inlet holds heavy liquid-cooled DC cable securely against terminal strain |
| Global Mandate | Mandatory standard across the EU, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, India, and Latin America |
| Tesla European Fleet | All Tesla Model 3, Y, S, and X sold in Europe feature native CCS Combo 2 inlets (and Superchargers feature dual CCS2 cables) |
Unified Single-Inlet Global Standard
In Europe, the CCS Combo 2 inlet satisfies all charging requirements with a single body opening: the driver plugs a standard Type 2 cable into the top portion for overnight 11 kW home charging, or plugs a massive DC fast-charging handle across the entire combo port at highway hubs (IONITY, Fastned, Tesla Superchargers) for 350 kW charging.