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IEC 62196-2 Type 2 · GB/T 20234.2 · 22 kW 3-phase · CC↔PP signalling
Type 2 to GB/T EV Charging Cable 32A
Type 2 to GB/T 20234.2 adapter cable — charge a Chinese-standard vehicle from a European Type 2 charge point, with the connection-confirmation signalling converted between PP and CC.
32 A
Rated Current
22 kW
Three-Phase
T2 → GB/T
Connector Pair
5 × 6.0 mm²
Power Cores
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Type 2 (IEC 62196-2) to GB/T 20234.2
Cable to EN 50620 / IEC 62893-3
Sample orders available
Built for BYD, MG, NIO class vehicles
TYPE 2 TO GB/T AC ADAPTER CABLE
GB/T 20234.2Chinese AC charging interface
250 V / 440 VGB/T AC rated voltages
16 / 32 / 63 AGB/T AC current steps
PP ↔ CCConnection confirmation converted
Mode 3IEC 61851-1 charging mode
Key Specifications
The essentials, at a glance
What a fleet or importer checks first on a Type 2 to GB/T adapter cable — before reading the full specification below.
32 A
Rated current, both ends
22 kW
At 400 V three-phase
7 kW
At 230 V single-phase
5 × 6.0 mm²
Power cores plus signal
IP54
Mated, manufacturer-declared
5 × OD
Min. bending radius
Product Overview
One cable between two charging standards
This is an adapter cable between the European and Chinese AC charging interfaces: a Type 2 plug for the charge point and a GB/T connector for the vehicle. It is the lead that lets a Chinese-standard car — a BYD, MG, Nio, Ora or similar — charge from the Type 2 posts that make up most of the European public AC network, and it works in the other direction for European vehicles in China with the matching assembly.
The distinction that matters is which GB/T part applies. GB/T 20234 is split by current type: the AC charging interface is GB/T 20234.2, while 20234.3 covers DC. This is an AC product, so it is 20234.2 — a page that cites 20234.3 for an AC adapter cable has the product category wrong. The GB/T AC interface is rated 250 V single-phase and 440 V three-phase, with current steps of 16 A, 32 A and 63 A, and it also carries seven contacts: L1, L2, L3, N, PE, CC and CP.
Two of those contacts are where the engineering actually lives. Both standards have a CP control pilot, but connection confirmation differs: Type 2 uses PP (proximity pilot with the coding resistor), while GB/T uses CC (charging connection confirmation). They are not the same conductor and not the same signal, so an adapter between the two standards has to convert between PP and CC — including the resistance the charge point expects to read — rather than simply wiring pin to pin. That conversion is why this is a manufactured assembly and not a passive plug adaptor.
The power section is a 5 × 6.0 mm² construction with a signal core — the same build the market uses for 32 A three-phase, and the correct one here. An earlier description of this product listed “3 × 6 mm² + 2 × 2.5 mm²”, which cannot deliver 22 kW three-phase: three power cores carry single-phase only, and a three-phase assembly needs five. The cable is manufactured to EN 50620 with IEC 62893-3 covering AC charging cables, the jacket is halogen-free TPU, and the minimum bending radius is 5 × OD. Ambient range is −30 °C to +50 °C, the range IEC 62196-1 specifies.
For charging a Type 2 vehicle from a Type 2 post, the Type 2 to Type 2 Cable is the portable lead, and for a fixed installation the Type 2 32A IEC 62196 EV Charging Cable is the general-purpose assembly.
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Key Features
Eight features that matter on a cross-standard cable
GB/T 20234.2 — the AC Part
The Chinese AC charging interface standard. GB/T 20234.3 covers DC, so an AC adapter cable must cite 20234.2; getting this wrong changes the product category.
PP to CC Conversion
Type 2 uses PP for connection confirmation and GB/T uses CC. The assembly converts between them, including the resistance the charge point reads, so both sides see the signalling they expect.
32 A — 22 kW Three-Phase
22 kW on a 400 V three-phase supply and about 7 kW single-phase, with both connectors rated to the same current.
5 × 6.0 mm² Power Cores
Five power conductors, which is what three-phase charging requires. Three-core builds sold as 22 kW cables cannot deliver three-phase at all.
Type 2 to IEC 62196-2
The European end is a standard Type 2 connector designed and constructed to IEC 62196-2 and tested to IEC 62196-1:2014 and IEC 62196-2:2016.
Halogen-Free TPU Jacket
Flexible, abrasion-resistant and halogen-free, with a minimum bending radius of 5 × OD for coiling on a hook or in a boot.
UV and Weather Resistant
A jacket compound suited to permanent outdoor use on public AC posts, where the cable is exposed year-round.
Made to Order
Length, colour and branding are configurable, and the assembly is built for importers and fleet operators who need a repeatable part number.
Applications
Where a Type 2 to GB/T cable is used
Cross-border fleets, importers and drivers of Chinese-standard vehicles on European networks — and the mirror case.
01
Chinese EVs on European Networks
BYD, MG, Nio and similar vehicles charging from the Type 2 AC posts that make up most of the European public network.
02
Importers and Dealers
Delivery and storage charging for imported vehicles before the customer’s own charging equipment is installed.
03
Cross-Border Fleets
Vehicles that operate across regions where the public charging interfaces differ, needing one repeatable adapter part number.
04
Rental and Car-Sharing Fleets
Mixed-standard fleets where a single adapter lead lets any vehicle use the available AC points.
05
Vehicle Testing and Development
Workshops and test facilities that need to charge a GB/T vehicle from a European AC charge point.
06
Residential and Workplace Charging
Charging a Chinese-standard vehicle from a Type 2 wallbox already installed at home or at work.
07
Trade Shows and Demonstrations
Display and demonstration vehicles charged from the venue’s AC infrastructure.
08
Export to China
The matching assembly for European-standard vehicles charging from GB/T AC points in China.
Technical Specifications
Full specification sheet
The complete parameter set — the same data our engineers quote from.
Table 1 Contact assignment on both ends
| Function | Type 2 end (IEC 62196-2) | GB/T end (GB/T 20234.2) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase conductors | L1, L2, L3 | L1, L2, L3 | |
| Neutral | N | N | |
| Protective earth | PE | PE | |
| Control pilot | CP (also provides electrical locking) | CP | |
| Connection confirmation | PP — proximity pilot with the coding resistor | CC — charging connection confirmation | |
| Rated voltage | 480 V AC three-phase / 250 V AC single-phase (IEC basic interface) | 440 V AC three-phase / 250 V AC single-phase | |
| Rated current steps | 13 / 20 / 32 / 63 A (PP coding scale) | 16 / 32 / 63 A |
The highlighted row is the reason this cable is a manufactured assembly rather than a mechanical adaptor. Type 2 confirms the connection through the PP contact, whose coding resistor tells the charge point what the cable can carry; GB/T confirms it through the CC contact. They are different conductors carrying different signals, so the assembly converts between them — including the resistance the charge point expects to read. Type 2 and GB/T AC connectors are also physically incompatible, which is why no passive plug adaptor can do this job.
Table 2 Construction and performance parameters
| General Information | |
| Product Name | Type 2 to GB/T EV Charging Cable 32A |
| Connector A | Type 2 (Mennekes type) to IEC 62196-2 |
| Connector B | GB/T AC charging connector to GB/T 20234.2 — the AC part of the GB/T 20234 series (20234.3 covers DC) |
| Connector Test Basis | Type 2 connector tested to IEC 62196-1:2014 and IEC 62196-2:2016 |
| Cable Standard | Manufactured to EN 50620; IEC 62893-3 for AC charging cables, IEC 62893-1 for general requirements |
| Charging Mode | Mode 3 per IEC 61851-1 — charging from a dedicated charge point with control pilot signalling and PE monitoring |
| Signal Conversion | Connection confirmation converted between the Type 2 PP contact and the GB/T CC contact, including the resistance presented to the charge point |
| Electrical Ratings | |
| Rated Current | 32 A — both connectors rated to the same current |
| Rated Voltage | 230 V AC single-phase / 400 V AC three-phase system voltages; Type 2 side 480 V / 250 V AC and GB/T side 440 V / 250 V AC per the respective interface standards |
| Rated Power | 22 kW three-phase; about 7 kW single-phase |
| Contacts | 7 on each connector |
| 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) |
| Construction | |
| Cable Construction | 5 × 6.0 mm² power cores plus signal core — the correct construction for 22 kW three-phase |
| Conductor | Flexible stranded copper, Class 5 to IEC 60228 |
| Jacket | TPU, halogen-free, UV-stabilised |
| Halogen-Free | Halogen-free compound per the IEC 60754 test set |
| Jacket Colour | Black standard; white, green and orange to order |
| Minimum Bending Radius | 5 × overall diameter |
| Contact Material | Copper alloy with silver plating |
| Mechanical Life | ≥ 10,000 insertion and withdrawal cycles (manufacturer test value; the industry convention for Mode 3 connectors) |
| 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. |
| UV Resistance | UV-stabilised jacket compound for permanent outdoor use |
| Operating Humidity | 5 % to 95 % RH, non-condensing |
| Configuration & Logistics | |
| Standard Length | 5 m; 3 m, 7 m and 10 m to order |
| Direction | Type 2 plug to GB/T connector for European charge points; the reverse assembly is available for GB/T charge points |
| Customization | Length, jacket colour, logo and packaging |
| Packaging | Individual bag, carton or pallet |
| MOQ | 10 pieces; sample orders negotiable |
| Lead Time | 7–15 working days |
Two points decide whether a cross-standard cable works in practice: the GB/T part number must be the AC part, GB/T 20234.2, and the connection-confirmation signalling must be converted between the Type 2 PP contact and the GB/T CC contact rather than wired straight through. Values marked as manufacturer tests are confirmed against the test report for the selected assembly. Confirm the vehicle model and the charge point type with us before ordering, since the assembly is built to suit a specific combination of the two standards.
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 →GB/T 20234.2
The Chinese AC charging interface standard — Part 2 of the GB/T 20234 series, with Part 3 covering DC. The GB/T AC interface is rated 250 V single-phase and 440 V three-phase at 16 / 32 / 63 A and uses the CC contact for charging connection confirmation.
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
Checked against the vehicle and the charge point
A cross-standard cable has to satisfy two sets of signalling requirements, so the release checks cover the conversion 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 vehicle model and the type of charge point it will be used on, plus the length and quantity.
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
7–15 working days with test documentation.
Delivery & Support
Carton packing, shipping documents and support through installation and distributor qualification.
FAQ
Questions buyers ask before ordering
It is GB/T 20234.2, the AC part. The GB/T 20234 series is split by current type — Part 2 for the AC charging interface and Part 3 for DC. This is an AC adapter cable rated 32 A at 400 V three-phase, so 20234.2 is the applicable part, and it is the reason a page that cites 20234.3 for this product has the category wrong.
Because the two standards confirm the connection differently. Type 2 uses the PP contact with a coding resistor, and GB/T uses the CC contact. They are different conductors with different signals, and the charge point also expects to read a specific resistance before it will start. On top of that the connectors are physically incompatible, so a passive adaptor has nothing to connect to. The conversion is done inside the assembly.
The cable is rated 32 A three-phase, so 22 kW is what it can carry. What you actually get is decided by the charge point and the vehicle’s on-board charger — both need to support three-phase 32 A. Many Chinese-standard vehicles sold in Europe have an 11 kW on-board charger, in which case 11 kW is the real figure. The cable will not be the limiting item.
The assembly described here plugs into a European Type 2 charge point and connects to a Chinese-standard vehicle, which is the common direction for imported vehicles in Europe. The reverse assembly — for a European-standard vehicle charging from a GB/T AC point in China — is available with the connectors and signalling reversed. Tell us the vehicle and the charger and we will confirm which one you need.
Check the conductor count. A 22 kW three-phase cable needs five power cores — three phases plus neutral and earth — so it is written as 5 × 6.0 mm² plus a signal core. A construction listed as “3 × 6 mm² + 2 × 2.5 mm²” has only three power cores and can carry single-phase only; earlier versions of this page carried that error and it has been corrected.
−30 °C to +50 °C, the range specified in IEC 62196-1, with a UV-stabilised halogen-free TPU jacket and a minimum bending radius of 5 × OD. The mated assembly is declared IP54 and that is confirmed against the test report for the selected construction, so it is suited to permanent outdoor use on public AC posts; a higher mated rating is quoted only on the strength of a type-test report on the specific connector version.
The Type 2 to Type 2 Cable has the same connector at both ends and is used by a driver of a Type 2 vehicle on European charge points. This cable exists specifically because the vehicle end is a different standard. If your car has a Type 2 socket, you do not need this product.
Yes. Because the assembly is built to suit a specific combination of vehicle and charge point, samples are quoted for that combination and tested as such. Function test records and the marking applied to the assembly are provided with the quotation and the shipment, and third-party reports are available on request.
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