As the electric car (EV) market becomes global and starts growing across the globe, the need to have efficient and effortless charge infrastructure has never been greater. It is actually required on the part of the manufacturers, fleet operators, and the developers of charging stations to understand the technical specifics regarding DC fast charging standards, CCS1, CCS2, and Tesla.. Our company is Aotai Technology Co., Limited and deal with high quality connectors and wiring harnesses which can be compatible with these international standards to meet the following, reliability, safety and cross-market compatibility.
The Landscape of DC Fast Charging
DC fast charging does not operate through the onboard charger of vehicle but rather it offers the source of power to the battery and is therefore much faster to charge. An ecosystem of fragmented standards has however emerged in the region. The three most used interfaces are:
CCS1 (Combined Charging System Type 1): North American Standard. It resembles a Type 1 AC connector except that it has 2 additional DC pins, one of which can be used to charge at a rapid rate.
CCS2 (Combined Charging System Type 2): This is required in Europe and adopted in most of the other market places. It has Type 2 AC connector with identical DC contact arrangement giving increased three-phase AC charging capability.
Tesla Connector (NACS): The North American Charging Standard (NACS)), which was originally developed by Tesla, is currently widely adopted in North America because of its small size and increasing network.
Technical Differences and Regional Adoption
Even though the communication protocol of CCS1 and CCS2 are comparable (PLC-based ISO 15118), both employ incompatible physical connectors. CCS1 is prevalent in US and Korea with CCS2 prevalent in Europe and some parts of Asia and Middle East. Tesla connection is now standardized to NACS, is sleeker in shape and is gradually being used in other car manufacturers in North America, too.
Regional divergence to the global manufacturers and charging infrastructure providers is a desperate need of the versatile and high-performance interconnect solutions.
Aotai’s Role in Bridging Global Standards
With over 13 years in the industry dealing with automotive electronics, Aotai Technology Co., Limited has a broad spectrum of products which can meet the demands of such diverse requirements. Our portfolio includes:
EV Adapters and Charging Converters: We produce high quality adapters to enable cross-compatibility between the CCS1, CCS2 and Tesla (NACS) systems, such that EV owners and charging stations operators can work with either system without relying on their regional standards.
NEV Charging Accessories: When it comes to external discharge guns, charging converters and extension cables, our product range comprises of the product that is actually planned and manufactured to meet European, American and Japanese standards. These components will be crucial in charging of new energy vehicle (NEV), energy storage systems and outdoor camping conditions.
Custom Wiring Harnesses: We also produce custom harnesses to heavy-duty trucks and engineering vehicles, electric motor cycles among others with a 2,000-square-meter standardized factory and a strict quality control system. We can tailor and therefore our clients receive solutions that are precisely what they want when it comes to their technical requirements.
Quality Assurance and Global Compliance
As a high-tech company that brings together R&D, production, as well as sales, Aotai is likely to have a preference towards safety and reliability. Our products are highly tested with the use of sophisticated testing equipment and special test setups. We adhere to the high standards of manufacturing processes to be able to deliver high specification, high precision, and high reliability products of international standards, reaching the European and American standards and even Japanese standards.
Empowering the Future of Global EV Infrastructure
The shift to standard and still regionally differentiated charging solutions requires a partner who is technically in-depth and who can swiftly transition to production stage. Aotai technology Co. Limited is an industry that has a 13 year experience and progressive investment in new energy. They have faith in our products among the European, American, and southeast Asian markets, and, Western Asian markets, including Russia, to spur the gradual increase of the global vehicle sustaining industry.
Our team is actually prepared to deliver the interconnect solutions you want, whether it is the development of charging stations, production of EVs, or fleet management. We will also be committed to providing high quality services and products which will close the DC fast charging requirements in the globe.
