Last updated: 4 December 2025

EV connectors & inlet types around the world

Electric vehicles may be driving us towards a cleaner future, but when it comes to charging, the road is anything but unified. While there are numerous types of EV connectors, only eight are truly relevant today—the rest have either become obsolete or are rapidly fading from use. This guide outlines the various types of electric car plugs used around the world.

Type A

  • mainly used in the USA, Canada, Mexico & Japan
  • 2 pins
  • not grounded
  • 15 A
  • almost always 100 – 127 V
  • socket compatible with plug type A
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Type B

  • mainly used in the USA, Canada & Mexico
  • 3 pins
  • grounded
  • 15 A
  • almost always 100 – 127 V
  • socket compatible with plug types A & B
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Type C

  • commonly used in Europe, Africa, South America & Asia
  • 2 pins
  • not grounded
  • 2.5 A, 10 A & 16 A
  • almost always 220 – 240 V
  • socket compatible with plug type C
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