What is a CHAdeMO EV charger?
CHAdeMO, short for Charge de Move, is a standard that was developed in Japan. It’s designed specifically for DC fast charging and has been widely used in EVs from brands like Nissan (e. Nissan Leaf) and Mitsubishi. Known for its reliability, CHAdeMO has a distinctive, round, and slightly bulky plug. Tesla vehicles and ChargePoint stations in Europe use the CCS Type 2 (CCS2) fast charging standard. CHAdeMO is a DC fast charging standard that has been used by some automakers in Asia. The CHAdeMO connector is available on ChargePoint Express stations.These additional pins handle the high-power DC current required for fast charging, while the original Type 2 pins manage AC charging and communication between the vehicle and the charging station. CHAdeMO uses a separate DC charging interface and is designed to provide efficient DC fast charging capabilities.
Is CHAdeMO charging AC or DC?
CHAdeMO signifies is both the name of the DC charging technology designed for electric vehicles and that of the organisation tasked to develop itthe technology. CHAdeMO typically delivers up to 50 kW, although newer versions can go higher (up to 400 kW in rare cases). It’s a good option for older EVs or those that don’t need ultra-fast charging. CCS supports much faster charging, often exceeding 350 kW, which is ideal for newer EVs with larger batteries.
Which cars can use CHAdeMO?
CHAdeMO is mainly used by Japanese EVs, such as the Nissan Leaf, Lexus UX 300e, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Toyota Prius Plug-In, and Nissan e-NV200. As of June 2022, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and Nissan Leaf are the only plug-in vehicles equipped with CHAdeMO for sale in North America.Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV: This is a plug-in hybrid vehicle that also uses the CHAdeMO charging standard. Mitsubishi i-MIEV: It is also an electric vehicle that uses the CHAdeMO charging standard.
Is Tesla CCS or CHAdeMO?
Tesla vehicles and ChargePoint stations in Europe use the CCS Type 2 (CCS2) fast charging standard. CHAdeMO is a DC fast charging standard that has been used by some automakers in Asia. The CHAdeMO connector is available on ChargePoint Express stations. The CHAdeMO connector fits most Nissan, Mitsubishi and Kia electric vehicles while the CCS/SAE combo connector fits nearly all other vehicles. Tesla owners will need a CHAdeMO-Tesla adapter to use the stations. See “What are the different plug or connector types? FAQ for more information.