Types of plugs

While there are a total of eight plugtypes available in Australia (Figure 13), five are currently in popular use:

• Two types of an AC charging plug(Type 1 & 2): • DC Charging Plug (CHAdeMo and CCS) • The proprietary Tesla Plug

Figure 13–Plug types currently in use (from Enel X)

The Australian Government is moving towards standardising these and charging unit manufacturers are exploring options for adapters, converters and multitype charging units.

This strategy will not make recommendations on preferred plug types, leaving market forces and government intervention to sort thisout with charging unit manufacturers exploring options for adapters, converters and multitype charging units.