Type 2 charging cables are developed according to European standards and, in combination with the vehicle and charging infrastructure, offer a high level of safety.
🔒 Mechanical Safety
- Locking during the charging process
→ prevents unintentional or unauthorized disconnection - Robust plugs for secure grip and long service life
⚡ Electrical Safety
- Standard-compliant design according to IEC 62196-2
- Safe signal and power transmission between vehicle and charging station
🌧️ Protection against environmental influences (IP protection)
- Usually IP44 or higher
→ protection against splashing water and solid foreign objects - Suitable for outdoor use in rain and changing weather conditions
⚠️ Protective functions in the overall system
Important protective mechanisms such as:
- Overvoltage and undervoltage protection
- Overcurrent protection
- Residual current protection (FI/RCD)
- Temperature monitoring
are mainly implemented by:
👉 the charging station
👉 and the vehicle
– the charging cable is a passive but safety-tested connecting element.
🛡️ Additional safety features
- High-quality, insulated cables
- Durable cable sheathing (e.g., resistant to UV and mechanical stress)
- Designed for many charging cycles
👉 Important:
Damaged or severely kinked cables should not be used further for safety reasons.