CHAdeMO vs. Type 2 (Mennekes)
Comparing 2 standards across 13 specifications. 13 key differences identified.
CHAdeMO (standardized under JEVS G105 and IEC 62196-3, developed in Japan by TEPCO, Nissan, Mitsubishi, and Subaru in 2010) is the pioneer DC fast-charging connector. Featuring a 10-pin circular plug with dedicated CAN-bus vehicle communication and full hardware-level Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) and Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) bi-directional power discharge capability.
The IEC 62196 Type 2 Connector (originally developed by Mennekes and mandated by the European Union under Directive 2014/94/EU) is the universal AC charging standard across Europe, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. Featuring a 7-pin circular housing, it supports both single-phase (up to 7.4 kW) and 3-phase AC charging (up to 400V / 63A / 43.5 kW).
Specification Comparison Table
13 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
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Standardization
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JEVS G105 / IEC 62196-3 (Configuration AA) / IEEE 2030.1.1 | IEC 62196-2 (Type 2) / VDE-AR-E 2623-2-2 (Mennekes) |
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Pin Count
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10 pins: 2 heavy DC power pins (DC+ / DC-), 1 Ground, 2 CAN-bus data pins (CAN_H / CAN_L), 5 digital control lines | — |
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Electrical Ratings (CHAdeMO 1.2 / 2.0)
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CHAdeMO 1.2 (2017): up to 500V DC at 400A (200 kW peak) | CHAdeMO 2.0 (2018): up to 1,000V DC at 400A (400 kW peak) | — |
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Communication Architecture
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Direct Controller Area Network (CAN Bus @ 500 kbps) for ultra-reliable hardwired signaling | — |
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V2G / V2H Bidirectional Power
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Native hardware protocol allows the EV battery to power a household during blackout emergencies or export grid power | — |
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Iconic Vehicles
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Nissan Leaf (generations 1 & 2), Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Nissan e-NV200, Kia Soul EV (first gen) | — |
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ChaoJi Next-Gen Evolution
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CHAdeMO 3.0 / ChaoJi: unified China-Japan ultra-compact DC plug supporting up to 900 kW (1500V @ 600A) | — |
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Pin Count & Configuration
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— | 7 pins: Line 1 (L1), Line 2 (L2), Line 3 (L3), Neutral (N), Protective Earth (PE), Control Pilot (CP), Proximity Pilot (PP) |
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AC Phase Support
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— | Single-phase (230V) and Three-phase AC (400V) |
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Maximum Current & Power
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— | Single-phase: 32A @ 230V (7.4 kW) | 3-phase: 16A @ 400V (11 kW), 32A (22 kW), up to 63A (43.5 kW AC) |
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Vehicle-Side Locking
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— | Internal motorized solenoid pin inside car socket locks the plug securely during charging (anti-theft and safety lock) |
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Untethered Public Charging
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— | European public AC chargers feature universal Type 2 female sockets; drivers carry their own Mode 3 Type 2 cable |
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Mandatory Regional Territory
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— | European Union, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, India (for Type 2 AC) |