Type 1, Type 2, CCS1, CCS2, GB/T, NACS, CHAdeMO
| Standard | Region | AC / DC | Max power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type 1 (SAE J1772) | North America, Japan | AC | ~19 kW |
| Type 2 (IEC 62196-2) | Europe | AC | 43 kW (typ. 22 kW) |
| CCS1 (Combo 1) | North America | DC | ~350 kW |
| CCS2 (Combo 2) | Europe | DC | ~350 kW+ |
| GB/T 20234 | China | AC and DC | ~250 kW |
| NACS | North America, growing | AC and DC | ~250 kW |
| CHAdeMO | Japan, legacy | DC | ~400 kW |
Connector choice is a market decision, not a technical preference. Vehicles built for multiple regions usually need either multiple inlet variants or an adapter strategy — see adapters.