Connectors and protocols that let vehicles and chargers talk to each other.
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CCS (Combined Charging System) is the charging standard that combines AC and high-power DC charging in one vehicle inlet, with CCS1 and CCS2 variants.
CHAdeMO is a Japanese DC fast charging standard for electric vehicles, defining a dedicated connector, CAN-based communication and early bidirectional charging.
NACS, the North American Charging Standard, is a compact EV connector for AC and DC charging, developed by Tesla and standardized as SAE J3400.