Electric Vehicle Charging Points 

Mode 1 charging

 In Mode 1 charging, connection of the electric to the AC supply network utilizes standardized socket-outlets not exceeding 16 A and not exceeding 250 V AC single-phase or 480 V AC three-phase, at the supply side, and utilizing the power and protective earth conductors (according to BS EN 61851-1).

Mode 2 charging

Mode 2 charging describes the minimal charging solution for single-phase domestic socket-outlets. It provides charging current of 10A or less. In mode 2 charging, connection of the EV to the AC supply network utilizes standardized socket-outlets not exceeding 32A and not Exceeding 250V AC single-phase or 480V AC three-phase, at the supply side, and utilizes the power and protective earth conductors together with a control pilot function and system of personnel protective against electric shock (BS ES 62752) between the EV and the in-cable control box (ICCB).

Mode 3 charging

In Mode 3 charging, connection of the EV to the AC supply network utilizes dedicated EVSE where the control pilot function extends to control equipment in the EVSE, permanently connected to the AC supply network. The EVSE may be supplied from a three-phase AC supply and will often incorporate BS EN 62196-2 Type 2 Plugs where tethered cables are not used.

In the context of this Code of Practice, ‘client’ means the designated representative of this person, company or body that has requested the electric vechicle charging equipment installation.

In the context of the Code of Practice, ‘competent person’ means a person who processes sufficient technical knowledge, relevant practical skills and experience for the nature of the electrical work undertaken and who is able, at all times, to prevent danger and, where appropriate, injury to him/herself and others.

The point where the electric vehicle is connected to the fixed installation. 

Note: The charging point is a socket-outlet where the charging cable belongs to the vehicle, or a connector where the charging cable is a fixed part of the electric vehicle supply equipment.

Conductive part of equipment that can be touched and that is not normally live, but can become live under fault conditions. For the further guidance, refer to the BS 7671 and IET Guidance Notes 1,3,5 and 8.

Conductive part liable to introduce a potential, generally Earth potential,  and not forming part of the electrical installation. For further guidance, refer to BS 7671 and IET Guidance Notes 1, 3, 5 and 8.

Distribution network operator

In the context of the Code of Practice, ‘electric vehicle’ covers all electrically propelled road vehicles with four or more wheels that are capable of accepting electrical charge from a source external to the vehicle, including pure electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) and extended-range electric vehicles (E-REV).

Electric vehicle

Electric vehicle supply equipment

.GPRS-

General Packet radio service

PHEV-

Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle

RCCB-

Residual-current-operated circuit breaker without integral overcurrent protection

RCD- 

Residual current device

Radio frequency identification deviceRFID-Radio frequency identification deviceRadio frequency identification device

Radio frequency identification device

Time-of-use tariffs-

Time-of-use tariffs implement a pricing strategy where the supplier of electricity may vary the price depending on the time of day that the electricity is delivered.

TMO-

Traffic management order

Part of a vehicle coupler integral with or intended to be attached to the flexible cable connected to the AC supply network (mains).

Means of enabling the manual connection of a flexible cable to an electric for the purpose of charging.

Note: A vehicle coupler consists of two parts: a vehicle connector and a vehicle inlet.