Understanding the IEC 62893 technical standard for electric vehicle charging cables

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Introduction: Standard background: IEC 62893 is a standard for electric vehicle DC charging cables released by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) in November 2017. The standard aims to ensure the safety, reliability and interoperability of charging cables during charging, covering aspects such as the design, manufacture, testing and use of charging cables.

Main content and technical requirements of electric vehicle charging cable products:

Construction and materials:
Conductor material: with good conductivity and durability, usually bare copper is used.
Insulation material: EVI-1 (CC/CP wire only) and EVI-2, with good insulation and high temperature resistance.
Sheath layer: EVM-1 type polyurethane elastomer material, EVM-2 (cross-linked type) and EVM-3 (cross-linked type).
The minimum signal line is 0.5mm².
Rated voltage and current:
Voltage level: 300/500V, 450/750V AC; 1000V DC.
The selection of these parameters should be reasonably determined according to the charging needs of electric vehicles and the requirements of charging facilities.

Safety requirements:
Charging cables should have characteristics such as waterproof, fireproof, and wear-resistant to ensure that no safety accidents occur during the charging process.
With the implementation of electric vehicle charging standards, electric vehicle IEC 62893 standard cables are widely used in many fields such as home charging, commercial charging, public transportation, logistics transportation, public charging stations, and high-speed charging stations. These cables not only provide a safe and reliable charging method for electric vehicles, but also improve the efficiency and reliability of the charging process, and promote the popularization and development of electric vehicles.
In summary, IEC 62893 standard cables are one of the important standards in the field of electric vehicle charging, and their strict requirements and test methods ensure the quality and safety of cables. Manufacturers, charging facility operators, and users should all follow this standard to ensure the safety and reliability of electric vehicle charging.
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