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It ’ s almost like learning to drive again : figuring out which type of fuel to put in the car , what the different grades mean , and how to make sure it actually fills up as intended . For any EV driver , it would be a frustrating event to return to a car after a period of charging only to realise the current never left the charger .
The most common types of charging connectors ( plugs ) include :
• Type 1
• Type 2
• CHAdeMO
There are various different aspects for new EV drivers to learn , including how to find the right chargers , understand the costs involved with charging , and ensuring compatibility — which is why we want to talk about plugs . Part of the lesson comes from previous discussions about charger types ( AC and DC ) but also the connection used to hook up to a juice box .
• CCS Combo Type 1
• CCS Combo Type 2
The Type 1 charger is more commonly used for AC charging at home in the US and in the older model Nissan Leaf , while Type 2 is the standard AC plug for cars in Europe .
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