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Understanding EV Plug Types

Choosing the right EV charger is essential for efficient and hassle-free charging. Different electric vehicles use different plug types, from Type 1 and Type 2 to CCS, CHAdeMO, and Tesla’s NACS. This guide explains which plug works with which car brand and where you can find them. At PlugSavvy.com, we provide high-quality EV chargers compatible with all major brands to keep your vehicle powered up, whether at home or on the road.

As electric cars become more popular, knowing the different EV plug types is important. Whether you’re charging at home or on the road, using the right connector makes all the difference. In this guide, PlugSavvy.com breaks down the most common EV plugs, which cars they work with, and where you can find them.

Just like different phone chargers, EVs have different plugs depending on the brand and region. Here are the main types:

Explaining Plug Types

1. Type 1 (J1772) – For North America & Japan

Connector: 5-pin AC charging plug
Works With: Older Chevrolet, Ford, Nissan, Mitsubishi, and Toyota models
Where to Find It: Mainly in North America and Japan
Best For: Home charging and slower public charging

2. Type 2 (Mennekes) – For Europe & Global Use

Connector: 7-pin AC charging plug
Works With: Tesla (Europe), BMW, Audi, Volkswagen, Volvo, Hyundai, Kia, and more
Where to Find It: Europe, Australia, and many parts of Asia
Best For: Home and public charging

3. CCS (Combined Charging System) – The Fast Charger

Connector: CCS1 (North America) & CCS2 (Europe) – AC/DC Fast Charging
Works With: Most modern EVs, including Volkswagen, Ford, BMW, Hyundai, Kia, Audi, Mercedes, and Tesla (with an adapter)
Where to Find It: Worldwide at fast-charging stations
Best For: Quick road trip charging

4. CHAdeMO – Japan & Older Models

Connector: Round DC fast-charging plug
Works With: Nissan Leaf, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, and some older Kia & Peugeot models
Where to Find It: Japan and some European/North American stations
Best For: Older EVs that need fast charging

5. Tesla Connector (NACS) – North America

Connector: Tesla’s proprietary plug, now becoming a standard
Works With: Tesla (Native), Ford, GM, Rivian, Volvo (via adapter)
Where to Find It: Tesla Supercharger network in North America
Best For: Tesla owners & future EVs adopting NACS

Which Plug Type Is Best for You?

• Home Charging: Type 1 (J1772) or Type 2 (Mennekes) is best.
• Public AC Charging: Type 2 is the most common.
• Fast Charging: CCS is the standard, while CHAdeMO is becoming less popular.

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Return Guidelines For Non-Defective Items

Non-Defective Items: For non-defective items, they must be in new, unused, and unopened condition to qualify for a refund. A 10% restocking fee will be applied to non-defective items.

Return Window: You have 30 days return window from the date of of receiving it to notify us for your intention to return the item. 

Return Method: By mail. 

Contact us: Contact us directly to start with the return process and receive our return address.

Initiate Return within 5 Business Days: You have a 5-day window from the date of notification to ship the item back to us and send us the tracking number. 

Shipping Costs: For Non-Defective Items the client must cover all of the return shipping costs to us.

Refund to Original Payment Method: Upon receiving the item, our team will carefully inspect the package for any damages incurred during delivery. Once the inspection is complete and the item is confirmed to be in satisfactory condition, a full refund will be issued, with a 10% restocking fee deducted.

Restocking Fees: Non-defective items are subject to a 10% restocking fee, which will be deducted from the refund amount.

Return Guidelines For Defective Items

Defective or Dead Items: Defective or non-functional items will be fully refunded or replaced, and no restocking fee will be applied.

Contact us: Contact us directly at the earliest indication of any issues with your item. Your prompt communication is greatly appreciated.

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Return Window: For the initial 30 days following delivery, defective items fall under the 30-day return window. Alternatively, they are covered by the specific warranty period indicated for each item after the initial 30 days.

Return Method: The defective item will be returned or replaced by mail.

Restocking Fees: no restocking fee will be applied for defective or non-functional items.

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