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IEC 62196-2 Type 2 · IEC 62196-1:2014 · EN 50620 / IEC 62893-3 · Mode 3
Type 2 32A IEC 62196 EV Charging Cable
Type 2 (Mennekes) AC charging cable for 22 kW three-phase / 7.4 kW single-phase Mode 3 charging — seven contacts, 220 Ω cable coding and a halogen-free TPU jacket.
32 A
Rated Current
22 kW
Three-Phase
7
Contacts (L1-L3,N,PE,CP,PP)
−30…+50°C
Ambient Range
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IEC 62196-2 Type 2 (Mennekes)
Cable to EN 50620 / IEC 62893-3
Sample orders available
OEM colours & lengths
IEC 62196-2 TYPE 2 AC CABLE
IEC 62196-2 Type 2European AC charging interface
32 A / 480 V ACIEC 62196-1 basic interface rating
5 × 6.0 mm²Power cores, plus signal core
220 ΩPP coding resistor — 32 A step
EN 50620Charging cable standard
Key Specifications
The essentials, at a glance
What a charge point manufacturer or installer checks first on a Type 2 cable — before reading the full specification below.
32 A
Rated current, 3-phase
22 kW
At 400 V three-phase
7.4 kW
At 230 V single-phase
220 Ω
PP coding resistor
5 × 6.0 mm²
+ 1 × 0.5 mm² signal
IP54
Mated, manufacturer-declared
Product Overview
The standard European AC charging cable, built to be specified
This is a Type 2 (Mennekes) AC charging cable rated 32 A — 22 kW on a three-phase 400 V supply and 7.4 kW on single-phase 230 V. Type 2 is the connector defined in IEC 62196-2 as an implementation of the basic interface in IEC 62196-1, and it is the AC interface used across Europe and in most markets outside North America and China. The assembly is designed and constructed to IEC 62196-2, with the connector tested to IEC 62196-1:2014 and IEC 62196-2:2016.
The connector carries seven contacts, and it is worth naming all of them rather than writing “3P+N+PE”: L1, L2, L3, N and PE for power, plus CP (control pilot, which also provides electrical locking on Type 2) and PP (proximity pilot, the cable coding contact). Both signal contacts are rated 30 V / 2 A. The IEC basic interface rating for these contacts is 480 V AC at 32 A three-phase and 250 V AC at 32 A single-phase; the practical European system voltages are 400 V line-to-line and 230 V line-to-neutral, which is what the power figures above are calculated from.
The PP contact is how the cable tells the charge point what it can carry. A resistor between PP and PE is fitted at each end of the cable and codes the assembly on the IEC scale: 1500 Ω for 13 A, 680 Ω for 20 A, 220 Ω for 32 A and 100 Ω for 63 A. This cable carries 220 Ω, the 32 A step. Because a resistor sits at each end and PP does not run straight through, measuring resistance between the two PP contacts reads roughly double the single-end value — 440 Ω on this cable — and that is normal, not a fault.
The power cores are 5 × 6.0 mm² — the construction the market uses for 32 A three-phase — with a 1 × 0.5 mm² signal core for CP and PP, flexible Class 5 copper to IEC 60228 and a halogen-free TPU jacket. Cable construction follows EN 50620, the European charging-cable standard, with IEC 62893-3 covering AC charging cables. Ambient range is −30 °C to +50 °C, the range IEC 62196-1 itself specifies. Charging is Mode 3: the cable plugs into a dedicated charge point that provides the control pilot signalling and the protective-earth monitoring.
For a portable unit that carries its own protection and plugs into a household socket, see our Mode 2 Portable EV Charger, and for charging Chinese-standard vehicles from a Type 2 point, the Type 2 to GB/T Cable.
More about the manufacturer: About SORIVO →
Key Features
Eight features that matter on a charge point project
IEC 62196-2 Type 2 Interface
The European AC charging connector, designed and constructed to IEC 62196-2 and tested to the IEC 62196-1 basic interface requirements.
32 A — 22 kW Three-Phase
22 kW on a 400 V three-phase supply and 7.4 kW on 230 V single-phase, the two ratings a European AC charge point is specified around.
Seven Specified Contacts
L1, L2, L3, N and PE for power, plus CP for control pilot and electrical locking and PP for cable coding — each with its rating stated.
220 Ω PP Coding
The 32 A coding step, with the resistor fitted at both ends so the charge point reads the cable correctly whichever way it is connected.
5 × 6.0 mm² Power Cores
Flexible Class 5 copper to IEC 60228 with a 1 × 0.5 mm² signal core, sized for continuous 32 A operation rather than short-term loads.
Halogen-Free TPU Jacket
Flexible at low temperature, abrasion-resistant and halogen-free — relevant where the cable is coiled on a hook every day.
EN 50620 Cable Construction
Manufactured to the European charging-cable standard, with IEC 62893-3 covering AC charging cables and IEC 62893-1 the general requirements.
Made to Order
Length, jacket colour, connector colour and branding are all configurable, including coiled and straight assemblies.
Applications
Where a 32 A Type 2 cable is installed
From a domestic wallbox to a public AC post — one construction, sized and terminated for the project.
01
Home and Wallbox Charging
Single-phase 7.4 kW wallboxes and three-phase 22 kW home units, where the cable is the part that gets handled every day.
02
Commercial and Fleet Depots
AC charge points in depots and staff car parks, where cables are cycled many times a day and jacket toughness decides replacement cost.
03
Public AC Charge Posts
Destination charging in car parks and retail sites, where the cable has to survive weather and misuse as well as current.
04
Hotel and Hospitality Charging
Guest charging where a Type 2 socket or tethered cable has to look tidy as well as work reliably.
05
Workplace Charging
Long-dwell charging during the working day, at currents that keep the installation within the building supply.
06
Apartment and Shared Parking
Shared charging bays where a standard, interchangeable cable is preferable to a permanently attached one.
07
Charge Point OEM Builds
Volume supply to charge point manufacturers who need a released cable assembly with its own documentation set.
08
Retrofit and Replacement
Replacing damaged or non-compliant cables on existing AC charge points without changing the post.
Technical Specifications
Full specification sheet
The complete parameter set — the same data our engineers quote from.
Table 1 Type 2 interface — seven contacts
| Contact | Function | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | Phase conductor 1 | 480 V AC / 32 A | |
| L2 | Phase conductor 2 | 480 V AC / 32 A | |
| L3 | Phase conductor 3 | 480 V AC / 32 A | |
| N | Neutral | 480 V AC / 32 A | |
| PE | Protective earth | Rated for the prospective fault current | |
| CP | Control pilot — charging control and, on Type 2, electrical locking | 30 V / 2 A | |
| PP | Proximity pilot — cable current coding | 30 V / 2 A |
Ratings shown are the IEC 62196-1 basic interface values for these contacts, which is where the 480 V AC three-phase and 250 V AC single-phase figures come from. European system voltages — 400 V line-to-line and 230 V line-to-neutral — are what the delivered power is calculated at. The CP contact carries the control pilot signal and, on Type 2, also provides electrical locking; the PP contact carries the cable coding resistor described in Table 2.
Table 2 Construction and performance parameters
| General Information | |
| Product Name | Type 2 32A IEC 62196 EV Charging Cable |
| Connector Standard | IEC 62196-2 — Type 2 (Mennekes type), designed and constructed to the connector standard |
| General Standard | IEC 62196-1:2014 — plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets, general requirements |
| Connector Test Basis | Connector tested to IEC 62196-1:2014 and IEC 62196-2:2016 |
| Cable Standard | Manufactured to EN 50620 (charging cables for electric vehicles); IEC 62893-3 covers AC charging cables and IEC 62893-1 the general requirements |
| Charging Mode | Mode 3 per IEC 61851-1 — charging from a dedicated charge point, with control pilot signalling and PE monitoring |
| Connection Case | Case B (portable cable, both ends pluggable) or Case C (cable fixed to the charge point), depending on the assembly |
| Electrical Ratings | |
| Rated Current | 32 A |
| Rated Voltage | 480 V AC three-phase / 250 V AC single-phase (IEC 62196-1 basic interface); 400 V AC line-to-line and 230 V AC line-to-neutral system voltages |
| Rated Power | 22 kW at 400 V three-phase (32 A × 230 V × 3); 7.4 kW at 230 V single-phase |
| Frequency | 50 / 60 Hz |
| Contacts | 7 — L1, L2, L3, N, PE, CP, PP |
| PP Coding Resistor | 220 Ω at each end — the 32 A step of the IEC coding scale (1500 Ω = 13 A, 680 Ω = 20 A, 220 Ω = 32 A, 100 Ω = 63 A) |
| Insulation Resistance | ≥ 500 MΩ at 500 V DC (manufacturer test value, confirmed against the test report for the selected construction) |
| Dielectric Withstand | 2000 V AC, 1 minute (manufacturer routine test value) |
| Contact Resistance | ≤ 0.5 mΩ (manufacturer test value) |
| Temperature Rise | ≤ 50 K (manufacturer test value) |
| Construction | |
| Cable Construction | 5 × 6.0 mm² power cores plus 1 × 0.5 mm² signal core |
| Conductor | Flexible stranded copper, Class 5 to IEC 60228 |
| Insulation | Halogen-free compound selected for the charging cable standard |
| Jacket | TPU, halogen-free, flexible at low temperature and abrasion-resistant |
| Jacket Colour | Black standard; other colours to order |
| Outer Diameter | ≈ 17.5 mm (manufacturer value; confirmed per construction) |
| Contact Material | Copper alloy with silver plating |
| Housing | Thermoplastic, flame retardant |
| Mechanical Life | ≥ 10,000 mating cycles (manufacturer test value; the 10 000-cycle class is the industry convention for Mode 3 connectors) |
| Insertion / Withdrawal Force | 45–80 N (manufacturer test value) |
| Environment | |
| Ambient Temperature | −30 °C to +50 °C — the range specified in IEC 62196-1 |
| Ingress Protection (Mated) | IP54 mated, manufacturer-declared; confirmed against the test report for the selected construction. A higher mated rating such as IP65 or IP67 requires a type-test report on the specific connector version and is quoted on request. |
| Storage Temperature | −40 °C to +80 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 5 % to 95 % RH, non-condensing |
| UV Resistance | UV-stabilised TPU jacket |
| Configuration & Logistics | |
| Standard Length | 5 m; other lengths to order |
| Cable Form | Straight or coiled |
| Customization | Length, jacket colour, connector colour, logo and packaging |
| Packaging | Box, polybag or custom packaging per order |
| MOQ | 100 pieces; sample orders negotiable |
| Lead Time | 15–30 working days; stocked configurations may be available within 5–7 days |
The connector standards referenced here are design and test standards: IEC 62196-2 defines the Type 2 interface and its dimensions, and the electrical ratings come from the IEC 62196-1 basic interface. Values marked as manufacturer tests are confirmed against the test report for the selected construction rather than derived from the standard, and ingress protection is confirmed the same way. Final selection should be based on the charge point’s rating, the installation method and the applicable local requirements.
Certificates & Standards
Verify before you buy — we make it easy
IEC 62196-2 Type 2
Type 2 (Mennekes) is the European AC charging interface defined in IEC 62196-2 as an implementation of the IEC 62196-1 basic interface. Designed and constructed to IEC 62196-2, with the connector tested to IEC 62196-1:2014 and IEC 62196-2:2016 — the connector standard is a dimensional and interchangeability standard, so it is a design and test reference rather than a certification mark.
Request test report →EN 50620 / IEC 62893-3
The cable standard for EV charging cables: manufactured to EN 50620, the European charging-cable standard, with IEC 62893-3 covering AC charging cables. Cable and conductor test records are provided with the quotation.
Request test report →CE Declaration of Conformity
CE marking for the complete cable assembly is a manufacturer’s declaration of conformity, not third-party certification. The declaration covers the applicable directives for the assembly supplied and is provided with the shipment.
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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
Tested on the finished assembly, not just on the drum
A charging cable is an assembly, so the release checks cover the connector and the coding resistor as well as the cable.
- 1Incoming material control — copper conductors, insulation and connector components are checked against specification before production starts.
- 2In-line process monitoring — conductor diameter, core lay and sheath thickness are tracked during extrusion and assembly.
- 3Routine electrical tests — conductor resistance, insulation resistance, withstand voltage and continuity are measured on the finished assembly and recorded.
- 4Assembly documentation — test records, contact coding and marking are documented per batch for the buyer’s file.
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How to Order
From inquiry to loaded carton in 5 steps
Send Inquiry
Tell us the length, colour and quantity, and whether the cable is for a tethered charge point or a portable assembly.
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 test documentation; stocked configurations within 5–7 days.
Delivery & Support
Carton packing, shipping documents and support through installation and distributor qualification.
FAQ
Questions buyers ask before ordering
Type 2 is the three-phase-capable European connector and Type 1 is the single-phase North American/Japanese connector; both are defined in IEC 62196-2 as implementations of the IEC 62196-1 basic interface. Type 2 has seven contacts including the PP coding contact, which is why it can carry 22 kW three-phase. If your market is North America, the DC and AC connector question is a different one and we would quote accordingly.
Because 3P+N+PE only describes the five power contacts. A Type 2 connector also carries CP — control pilot, which on Type 2 also provides electrical locking — and PP, the proximity pilot that carries the cable coding resistor. Leaving them out makes it impossible to check the cable against a charge point wiring schedule, which is where specification mistakes actually happen.
Through the PP contact. A resistor between PP and PE codes the assembly on the IEC scale — 1500 Ω for 13 A, 680 Ω for 20 A, 220 Ω for 32 A and 100 Ω for 63 A. This cable carries 220 Ω, fitted at both ends. Because the resistor sits at each end and PP is not a straight-through conductor, a resistance measurement between the two PP contacts reads about double the single-end value. That is normal.
No — and no connector is. IEC 62196-2 is a dimensional and interchangeability standard, so the accurate statement is that the assembly is designed and constructed to IEC 62196-2, with the connector tested to IEC 62196-1:2014 and IEC 62196-2:2016, and the cable manufactured to EN 50620. Third-party test reports are available on request, and we would rather hand you the report than print a word we cannot support.
This is an AC cable for Mode 3 charging from a wallbox or AC post, at up to 22 kW. For DC fast charging the cable is a different construction entirely — see our Liquid-Cooled 600 A DC Charging Cable. A 22 kW AC cable and a 600 A DC cable look similar in a photograph and share nothing electrically.
−30 °C to +50 °C, which is the ambient range specified in IEC 62196-1. Current ratings assume the standard test conditions; in a hot plant room or an unshaded enclosure the charge point’s own temperature derating applies before the cable becomes the limiting item.
Yes. Length, jacket colour, connector colour, branding and packaging are all configurable, and straight and coiled assemblies are both available. For a charge point manufacturer the cable can be released as a component with a fixed bill of materials, so the same part number is repeatable across builds.
Yes to both. Sample orders are available for charge point qualification, and third-party test reports and the cable test records are provided with the quotation and the shipment. Because connectors and cable assemblies are configuration-specific, documentation is always matched to the exact assembly quoted.
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