Type 2 (IEC 62196-2) is the standard AC charging socket in Turkey and Europe. This seven-pin connector supports both single-phase and three-phase power transfer, allowing AC charging from 7.4 kW up to 22 kW. In addition to the power pins, the CP (Control Pilot) and PP (Proximity Pilot) communication lines inside the socket let the vehicle and the station recognise each other, adjust the current safely, and confirm that the cable is properly latched. Because it has been the de facto standard in Europe since 2014, almost every electric vehicle and AC wallbox sold today uses this socket; the seamless operation of different vehicle and station brands is thanks to this common standard. Bemis's in-house manufactured AC chargers and cables are also built to the Type 2 standard. In practice, a home user charges their car overnight with a Type 2 wallbox installed at home, while in a workplace car park the same socket can deliver up to 11 or 22 kW over a three-phase supply. Because the same standard is used, drivers can connect to Type 2 stations in different locations without needing a vehicle-specific adapter.
The difference between Type 2 (AC only, 7 pins) and CCS2/Combo 2 (the same 7 pins + 2 DC pins): with CCS2 the same socket does both AC and DC fast charging.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much power can Type 2 charge at?
Type 2 allows AC charging power from 7.4 kW up to 22 kW. The connector supports both single-phase and three-phase connections; on a three-phase supply the same socket can deliver up to 11 or 22 kW. Bemis's in-house manufactured AC devices and cables are also built to this standard.
Which vehicles is the Type 2 socket compatible with?
Since Type 2 has been the de facto standard in Europe since 2014, almost every electric vehicle and AC wallbox sold today uses this socket. Thanks to this common standard, different vehicle and station brands work together seamlessly, and drivers can connect to different Type 2 stations without a vehicle-specific adapter.
What do the CP and PP pins in the Type 2 socket do?
Type 2 is a seven-pin connector; in addition to the power pins it has the CP (Control Pilot) and PP (Proximity Pilot) communication lines. These lines let the vehicle and station recognise each other, adjust the current safely, and confirm that the cable is properly latched.