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IEC 62752:2024 IC-CPD · IEC 62196-2:2022 · Mode 2 per IEC 61851-1
Portable EV Charger 16A 3.5kW Type 2
Mode 2 portable EV charger with the IC-CPD built into the cable — adjustable 6 / 8 / 10 / 13 / 16 A, Type 2 vehicle connector to IEC 62196-2, and integral residual current protection with 6 mA DC detection.
16 A
Max. Adjustable
3.5 kW
At 16 A / 220 V
Mode 2
IEC 61851-1
IP65
Control Box
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Designed and tested to IEC 62752:2024
Type 2 to IEC 62196-2:2022
Sample orders available
OEM branding & packing
MODE 2 PORTABLE EV CHARGER
IEC 62752:2024IC-CPD for mode 2 charging
IEC 61851-1 Annex AControl pilot PWM interface
30 mA AC + 6 mA DCResidual current protection
6 / 8 / 10 / 13 / 16 AAdjustable charging current
≈ 75 °CPlug over-temperature cut-off
Key Specifications
The essentials, at a glance
What a fleet buyer or a distributor checks first on a portable charger — before reading the full specification below.
5 steps
6 / 8 / 10 / 13 / 16 A
3.5 kW
16 A × 220 V single-phase
26.7 %
Pilot duty cycle at 16 A
6 mA
DC residual current detection
IP65
Control box protection
5 m
Standard cable length
Product Overview
The charging station that lives in the boot
A Mode 2 charger is defined by where it plugs in: into an ordinary household socket, not a dedicated charging point. Because the socket upstream was never designed for EV charging, the residual current protection, the over-current protection and the control pilot interface all have to travel with the cable — which is exactly what an IC-CPD is, and why IEC 62752 exists. This charger is built around that standard: designed and tested to IEC 62752:2024, the second edition, which replaced the 2016 edition and its amendments.
Charging current is selectable in five steps — 6 / 8 / 10 / 13 / 16 A — so the same unit works on a hotel socket, a friend’s garage or a properly installed 16 A circuit. The honest part of that sentence matters: a CEE 7/3 socket and CEE 7/7 plug are rated 16 A / 250 V, but “rated 16 A” describes short-duration appliance loads, not eight hours at full current. On an ordinary domestic socket, with older wiring or a worn outlet, the practical limit is often 10–13 A. We therefore recommend the 10 A setting as the default on household sockets and reserve 16 A (3.5 kW at 220 V, about 3.7 kW at 230 V) for a dedicated 16 A circuit. The plug carries a temperature sensor — charging stops at approximately 75 °C and resumes at about 65 °C, a requirement that IEC 62752:2024 added for household plugs.
The car is told how much current it may draw over the control pilot: a 1 kHz, ±12 V PWM signal on the CP contact, per IEC 61851-1 Annex A. The duty cycle announces the available current — inside the 10 % to 85 % band the relationship is I = D × 0.6 A — so the 16 A setting is a 26.7 % duty cycle and the 10 A setting is 16.7 %. The CP voltage states (A through F) tell the charger whether a vehicle is connected, ready, or reporting a fault. This is the layer that lets a portable charger be a charger and not just an extension lead, and it is why a Mode 2 device cannot be replaced by a length of cable.
Residual current protection is integral, and it is worth stating precisely: 30 mA AC (Type A) plus 6 mA DC detection. The 6 mA DC part is not decoration — a Type A device responds to alternating and pulsating residual current but a smooth DC residual current can saturate its sensing core and blind it, which is a real failure mode when a vehicle’s on-board electronics are the load. The DC detection function is what closes that gap. Do not read that as “Type B RCD”: a true Type B device also covers mixed AC+DC and higher-frequency residual currents, so unless the supplied unit is declared as Type B, the accurate description is Type A AC protection with 6 mA DC detection.
The cable is a 3 × 2.5 mm² power plus 2 × 0.5 mm² signal construction with a TPU jacket and a standard length of 5 m, in the cable class covered by the IEC 62893 series for EV charging cables. The control box is IP65. For a permanently installed home charge point rather than a portable unit, see our Type 2 32A IEC 62196 EV Charging Cable, and for DC fast charging, our Liquid-Cooled 600 A DC Charging Cable.
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Key Features
Eight features that matter on a portable charger
IEC 62752:2024 IC-CPD
The in-cable control and protection device standard for mode 2 charging, in its 2024 second edition — the edition that made household-plug temperature detection a requirement.
Adjustable 6 – 16 A
Five current steps (6 / 8 / 10 / 13 / 16 A) selected on the control box. On an ordinary household socket we recommend the 10 A setting rather than full current.
6 mA DC Detection
Integral residual current protection of 30 mA AC (Type A) with 6 mA smooth-DC detection, closing the failure mode that blinds a Type A device.
Plug Temperature Cut-Off
A sensor in the household plug stops charging at approximately 75 °C and resumes at about 65 °C — protection against exactly the worn-socket case that causes most Mode 2 incidents.
IEC 61851-1 Control Pilot
A 1 kHz, ±12 V PWM signal on the CP contact announces the available current by duty cycle (I = D × 0.6 A), so the vehicle matches the setting.
Type 2 Vehicle Connector
Type 2 (Mennekes) to IEC 62196-2:2022, the standard European AC interface, using L1 + N + PE with the CP and PP signal contacts.
IP65 Control Box
Dust-tight and protected against water jets, so the unit can be left on a wall bracket or used outdoors in rain without being brought inside.
Five-Metre TPU Cable
3 × 2.5 mm² power plus 2 × 0.5 mm² signal cores in a TPU jacket, in the EV charging cable class covered by the IEC 62893 series.
Applications
Where a portable Mode 2 charger earns its place
Portable units are bought for the sockets a fixed charge point cannot reach — and for the markets where a fixed point is not the customer’s decision to make.
01
Fleet and Company Cars
A charger that follows the driver between depots, hotels and home addresses instead of being tied to one parking bay.
02
Home Charging Before a Wallbox
New EV owners who need to charge now and will install a fixed point later — one unit covers the gap.
03
Rental and Car-Sharing Fleets
Units issued with the vehicle, so the charging equipment travels with the car rather than staying with the property.
04
Dealers and Workshops
Diagnostic and delivery charging on a standard socket, including for vehicles arriving with a depleted pack.
05
Caravan, Camping and Remote Sites
Overnight charging wherever a household socket exists, with the current stepped down to match a weak supply.
06
Distributors and Retail Brands
Private-label supply with customer branding, packaging and market-specific mains plugs.
07
Older Properties
Buildings where the socket circuit cannot support a dedicated charge point, and the current limit has to be set conservatively.
08
Export Markets with Different Sockets
One control platform with market-specific plugs — CEE 7/7 for Europe, other national plugs on request.
Technical Specifications
Full specification sheet
The complete parameter set — the same data our engineers quote from.
Table 1 Control pilot duty cycle and announced current
| Duty cycle D | Available current | Charger setting | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 % | 6 A | 6 A step | |
| 13.3 % | 8 A | 8 A step | |
| 16.7 % | 10 A | 10 A step — recommended default on household sockets | |
| 21.7 % | 13 A | 13 A step | |
| 26.7 % | 16 A | 16 A step — dedicated 16 A circuit |
Duty cycle and available current follow the relationship I = D × 0.6 A inside the 10 %–85 % band of the IEC 61851-1 control pilot table. Below 3 % and between 7 % and 8 % charging is not permitted; between 3 % and 7 % the vehicle must use high-level communication; above 85 % a different relationship applies. The 16 A row is highlighted because it is the maximum rating of this charger, and it is the row that requires a dedicated circuit rather than an ordinary household socket.
Table 2 Construction and performance parameters
| General Information | |
| Product Name | Portable EV Charger 16A 3.5kW Type 2 |
| Product Type | Mode 2 portable EV charger with in-cable control and protection device (IC-CPD) |
| Charging Mode | Mode 2 per IEC 61851-1 — charging from a standard household socket with the control and protection functions carried in the cable |
| Product Standard | Designed and tested to IEC 62752:2024 — in-cable control and protection device for mode 2 charging of electric road vehicles |
| Connector Standard | IEC 62196-2:2022 — a.c. pin and contact-tube accessories (Type 2 / Mennekes) |
| Control Interface | PWM control pilot per IEC 61851-1 Annex A — 1 kHz, ±12 V; the duty cycle announces the available current (I = D × 0.6 A in the 10 %–85 % band) |
| CE Marking | EU Declaration of Conformity — LVD 2014/35/EU, EMC 2014/30/EU, RoHS. CE marking is a manufacturer’s declaration of conformity, not third-party certification |
| Electrical Ratings | |
| Rated Input | 220–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, single-phase |
| Mains Plug | CEE 7/7 (Type E+F compatible, fits both CEE 7/3 “Schuko” and CEE 7/5 French sockets), 16 A / 250 V — national plug variants available |
| Rated Current | 16 A maximum, adjustable in five steps: 6 / 8 / 10 / 13 / 16 A |
| Recommended Default | 10 A on ordinary domestic sockets; 16 A only on a dedicated 16 A circuit in good condition |
| Output Power | 3.5 kW at 16 A / 220 V; approximately 3.7 kW at 16 A / 230 V |
| Vehicle Connector | Type 2 (Mennekes), single-phase L1 + N + PE, with the CP (control pilot) and PP (proximity pilot) signal contacts |
| Residual Current Protection | Integral IC-CPD protection — 30 mA AC (Type A) plus 6 mA smooth-DC detection. Where the supplied unit is declared as Type B (30 mA AC + 6 mA DC), the Type B description applies |
| Other Protections | Over-current, over-voltage, under-voltage, over-temperature, earth / PEN fault and surge protection, with the thresholds confirmed for the delivered firmware version |
| Plug Temperature Control | Charging stops at approximately 75 °C measured in the household plug and resumes at approximately 65 °C — the household-plug temperature detection requirement introduced in IEC 62752:2024 |
| Construction | |
| Enclosure | Control box in PC + ABS, flame retardant to UL 94 V-0 |
| Control Box Protection | IP65 — dust-tight and protected against water jets |
| Vehicle Connector Protection | Confirmed with the selected coupler; the IEC 62196-1 baseline for a vehicle connector is IP44, and the protection of the mated pair is stated on the coupler documentation |
| Charging Cable | 3 × 2.5 mm² power cores plus 2 × 0.5 mm² signal cores, in the EV charging cable class covered by the IEC 62893 series |
| Cable Jacket | TPU — flexible, abrasion-resistant and UV-stabilised |
| Cable Length | 5 m standard; 3 m to 15 m to order |
| Control Box Dimensions | Confirmed by measurement for the selected variant; comparable Mode 2 control boxes measure in the region of 224 × 90 × 48 mm |
| Net Weight | Confirmed by measurement with the cable supplied — quoted per configuration rather than as a catalogue figure |
| Environment | |
| Operating Temperature | −30 °C to +50 °C |
| Storage Temperature | −40 °C to +80 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 5 % to 95 % RH, non-condensing |
| Display and Indication | Control box with status indication for power, charging, current setting and fault states |
| Configuration & Logistics | |
| Mains Plug Options | CEE 7/7 for Europe; other national plug types to order. For China the plug is GB 1002 (10 A / 16 A, 250 V) and the IC-CPD applies GB/T 41589-2022 |
| Customization | Cable length, cable and housing colour, logo, packaging and market-specific plug |
| Included | Carry bag, user manual and wall-mount bracket |
| Packaging | Individual carton; custom retail packaging per request |
| MOQ | 100 units; sample orders negotiable |
| Lead Time | 15–30 working days; stocked configurations may be available sooner |
A Mode 2 charger cannot exceed what the socket circuit can deliver continuously. The 16 A / 3.5 kW rating requires a dedicated 16 A circuit and a socket in good condition; on an ordinary domestic socket use the 10 A setting. Ingress protection, dimensions and weight are confirmed for the delivered configuration, and the protection thresholds are confirmed against the firmware version supplied. Certification scope should always be confirmed against the certificate for the selected configuration.
Certificates & Standards
Verify before you buy — we make it easy
IEC 62752:2024
The standard for in-cable control and protection devices used for mode 2 charging. The 2024 second edition added the household-plug temperature detection requirement that this charger implements.
Request test report →IEC 62196-2:2022
The dimensional and interchangeability standard for the Type 2 vehicle connector used on the vehicle side, with the CP and PP signal contacts that carry the control pilot and cable coding.
Request test report →CE Marking / EU DoC
A manufacturer’s declaration of conformity to the Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, the EMC Directive 2014/30/EU and RoHS — supplied as a declaration with the shipment rather than presented as a certificate.
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Transparency note: certification status and exact scope should always be confirmed against the certificate for the selected product configuration. We provide the certificate and test reports with every quotation — no blank promises.
Quality & Factory
Every unit function-tested before it leaves the line
Portable chargers are safety devices as much as they are chargers, so the release checks cover the protection functions and not only the power path.
- 1Incoming material control — control box electronics, cable, plugs and connectors are checked against specification before assembly.
- 2Assembly and wiring check — connected, torque-checked and inspected for the coolant-free, sealed control box build and correct connector wiring.
- 3Functional and protection tests — control pilot signalling, current step selection, residual current trip, plug temperature cut-off and earth fault response are exercised on every unit.
- 4Batch documentation — test records and the marking applied to the unit are documented per batch for the distributor’s or fleet operator’s file.
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How to Order
From inquiry to loaded carton in 5 steps
Send Inquiry
Tell us the market, the mains plug type and the current range you need.
Confirm Configuration
We confirm connector variants, cable construction and quotation within one working day.
Sample Evaluation
Sample for qualification — stocked configurations within a few working days.
Bulk Production
15–30 working days with function-test documentation and private-label packaging if required.
Delivery & Support
Carton packing, shipping documents, market-specific plug versions and support through distributor qualification.
FAQ
Questions buyers ask before ordering
Sometimes, but not always, and it is not something to promise unconditionally. A CEE 7/3 socket and CEE 7/7 plug are rated 16 A / 250 V, but that rating describes short-duration appliance loads rather than eight hours at full current. Older wiring, a 1.5 mm² circuit, a multi-way adaptor or a worn outlet will all push the practical limit down to 10–13 A. We recommend the 10 A setting as the default on household sockets, and reserve 16 A for a dedicated 16 A circuit. As a backstop the plug carries a temperature sensor that stops charging at about 75 °C.
IC-CPD stands for in-cable control and protection device — the electronics in the control box that make mode 2 charging possible. Because a Mode 2 charger plugs into an ordinary socket, there is no upstream equipment designed for EV charging: the residual current protection, over-current protection and the control pilot interface all have to sit in the cable. IEC 62752 is the standard that defines that device, and this charger is designed and tested to its 2024 second edition.
Integral 30 mA AC (Type A) protection plus 6 mA smooth-DC detection. The DC part is not cosmetic: a Type A device can be blinded by a smooth DC residual current, which is a realistic condition when vehicle electronics are the load. Where the supplied unit is declared as Type B (30 mA AC + 6 mA DC), that description applies instead — but we do not describe a Type A device with DC detection as a Type B RCD, because a true Type B device also covers mixed AC+DC and higher-frequency residual currents.
Over the control pilot contact, using a 1 kHz, ±12 V PWM signal to IEC 61851-1 Annex A. The duty cycle announces the available current, related by I = D × 0.6 A inside the 10 %–85 % band — so 16 A is a 26.7 % duty cycle and 10 A is 16.7 %. The vehicle’s on-board charger then limits itself to that value, which is the difference between a portable charger and a plain extension lead.
The portable unit is the right answer when you need to charge now and may install a fixed point later, or when the charger has to travel between vehicles. For a permanent home installation, a fixed Mode 3 point is the better long-term choice — see our Type 2 32A IEC 62196 EV Charging Cable, which carries 22 kW three-phase from a dedicated charge point. Many customers start with one and add the other.
The vehicle side is Type 2, which is the standard AC interface in Europe and most markets outside North America and China. Type 2 is also what a Mode 2 unit normally carries in those markets, since the same connector is used for fixed and portable charging. If your market needs a different vehicle connector or a national mains plug, tell us the destination market at the enquiry stage and we will confirm the configuration.
The Chinese mains plug is GB 1002 (10 A or 16 A versions, 250 V), which is not mechanically compatible with CEE 7/3 or CEE 7/7 — so a China version needs its own plug, and the IC-CPD falls under GB/T 41589-2022, the Chinese counterpart of IEC 62752. Chinese portable chargers are typically supplied with a 10 A / 16 A two-step selector. Tell us the market and we will quote the matching version rather than a plug adaptor.
Yes. Sample orders are available for distributor evaluation, and the control box, cable, packaging and documentation can all carry your branding. Because the mains plug and current steps differ by market, samples are quoted as a specific configuration. Documentation including function test records and the marking applied is provided with the quotation and the shipment.
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