IEC 62196 Type 2 AC EV Charging connector

Technical Specifications

Type 2 Male Charging Plug | B2B OEM/Wholesale for Cable & Wallbox Makers

Product Overview

The IEC 62196 Type 2 Europese norm AC EV-laadpistool is a male charging connector (the handheld plug) designed to the IEC 62196-2 Type 2 (Mennekes) interface, used as the vehicle-end connector on AC charging cables, tethered wallbox leads, and portable EVSE units sold in the European market. As a Type 2 charging gun manufacturer, we produce this Type 2 EV plug with precision-machined contacts, a robust ergonomic housing, and an integrated latch, built to mate reliably with Type 2 inlets on vehicles and wallbox sockets. For EV charging gun supplier buyers—including charging cable manufacturers, wallbox OEMs, and replacement-parts distributors—this is a connector component, not a standalone charger.

Standard & Interface Compliance

The IEC 62196 Type 2 Europese norm AC EV-laadpistool is designed to the IEC 62196-2 Type 2 interface, the dominant AC charging connector standard across Europe. It follows the standard Type 2 pin arrangement of three power contacts (L, N, PE) plus control pilot (CP) and proximity detection (PP) pins, with a keyed housing that prevents mating with non-compliant connectors. As an IEC 62196 Type 2 connector manufacturer, we produce the gun to the Type 2 dimensional and pinout requirements so it mates correctly with standard Type 2 inlets on EVs and wallbox sockets. For Type 2 connector supplier buyers, this standard-compatible design ensures broad interoperability across European-market vehicles and charging infrastructure.

Electrical Ratings

The IEC 62196 Type 2 Europese norm AC EV-laadpistool is offered in common AC current ratings up to 32A, covering single-phase and three-phase AC charging configurations typical of European residential and commercial AC charging. Contact plating and cross-section are selected per current rating to keep contact resistance stable over repeated mating cycles. As a Type 2 male connector manufacturer, we recommend that buyers size the gun together with the charging cable, breaker, and vehicle on-board charger as a complete system, rather than selecting the highest rating regardless of the overall circuit. This system-level sizing is particularly important for AC charging gun buyers building tethered wallbox cables or replacement cable assemblies.

Mechanical & Ergonomic Design

The IEC 62196 Type 2 Europese norm AC EV-laadpistool features a heat-resistant engineering-plastic housing with an ergonomic grip, an integrated trigger latch that releases on button press, and a cable strain-relief boot at the cable end. The latch is designed to hold the gun securely in the vehicle inlet during charging and to resist accidental disconnection. As a Type 2 plug manufacturer, we supply the gun either as a bare connector for cable-makers to terminate, or pre-assembled onto a cable in the length specified by the customer. For Type 2 plug replacement buyers servicing damaged tethered wallbox cables, the gun housing, latch mechanism, and cable-exit geometry are the key mechanical parameters to confirm.

Applications

The IEC 62196 Type 2 Europese norm AC EV-laadpistool is used across three main application families: as the vehicle-end connector on tethered AC wallbox cables sold in Europe, as the replacement gun for damaged or worn charging cables, and as the handheld plug on portable Mode 2 EVSE units. It is also a common spare-parts SKU for charging station maintenance teams. As a European EV connector supplier, we serve cable manufacturers, wallbox OEMs, portable charger brands, and maintenance depots. For EV gun assembly buyers, the product is a connector BOM item—either as a bare gun for cable termination or as a pre-assembled cable-and-gun set.

OEM / Customization & Wholesale

We offer Type 2 connector OEM and private-label services for brands, cable manufacturers, and wallbox makers that want to differentiate their charging products. The IEC 62196 Type 2 Europese norm AC EV-laadpistool supports customization of housing color, logo laser-engraving, cable length (when supplied as a pre-assembled cable), and retail packaging. Our charging gun Type 2 production supports both bare-connector orders for cable-makers and pre-assembled cable-and-gun sets for brands that want a finished product. As an IEC 62196 plug manufacturer, we support order quantities from sample cartons for engineering validation to bulk production runs for wallbox and cable OEMs.

Why Partner With Us

When you source the IEC 62196 Type 2 Europese norm AC EV-laadpistool through our production facility, you work with a connector-level manufacturer that controls injection molding, contact stamping, crimping, and end-of-line electrical testing in-house. Our engineering team supports drawing review, sample validation, and batch traceability for each shipment. We serve cable manufacturers, wallbox OEMs, portable charger brands, and regional distributors across Europe and other markets that have adopted the Type 2 interface, adapting housing options and cable configurations to regional product requirements.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is this the male gun or the female inlet? The IEC 62196 Type 2 Europese norm AC EV-laadpistool is the male handheld plug—the part the user holds and inserts into the vehicle or wallbox inlet. It is the counterpart to the Type 2 female inlet/socket, which is installed on the vehicle or wallbox. As a Type 2 charging gun supplier, we can supply either the male gun, the female inlet, or a complete cable with gun on one end and inlet/plug on the other.

Q: Does this gun include a complete charging cable? No. The IEC 62196 Type 2 Europese norm AC EV-laadpistool is a connector. It can be supplied as a bare gun for cable manufacturers to terminate, or pre-assembled onto a cable of specified length. If you need a complete tethered wallbox or portable charging cable, please specify the required cable length and supply plug type when ordering.

Q: Is it compatible with CCS2 DC fast charging? The IEC 62196 Type 2 Europese norm AC EV-laadpistool is an AC-only Type 2 connector. The CCS2 DC combo uses additional DC power contacts below the Type 2 pins and is a different connector variant. If your project requires DC fast-charging connectors (CCS2 combo), please specify; our standard AC Type 2 gun is not interchangeable with the CCS2 DC combo connector.

Q: What is the lead time for sample and bulk orders? Bare-gun samples typically ship within 7–15 business days. Pre-assembled cable-and-gun sets and bulk orders depend on cable length, quantity, and customization. Contact our Type 2 plug wholesale sales team for a project-specific quote.

Vraag een offerte aan

Ready to source the IEC 62196 Type 2 Europese norm AC EV-laadpistool for your cable assembly, wallbox tether, or replacement-parts program? Contact our Type 2 charging connector manufacturer sales team today for current pricing, sample lead times, housing customization options, and MOQ details. Whether you need bare guns for your own cable termination or pre-assembled cable-and-gun sets for your product line, our team is prepared to support your project with Type 2 interface connector components and responsive communication.