Last updated: 9 January 2026
EV charging plug Type 1 is primarily used in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Japan. (Click here for the full list of all countries that use EV charging connector Type 1)
Type 1, commonly referred to as SAE J1772, is a charging plug and inlet standard predominantly used in electric vehicles in North America, Central America, and Japan.
This connector is equipped with five pins and is capable of delivering up to 80 amps at 240 volts, resulting in a maximum EV charger output of 19.2 kW. The J1772 connector supports single-phase AC charging for both Level 1 and Level 2 charging systems. It incorporates a control pilot signal to communicate with the vehicle, confirming a secure connection and allowing power transfer only when conditions are safe—minimizing the risk of electric shock or improper use.
One limitation of the Type 1 design is that it only supports single-phase charging and lacks the automatic locking feature found on the European Type 2 (Mennekes) connector.
Until 2025, nearly all electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids in North America were equipped with either a Type 1 or CCS1 connector, with Tesla being the notable exception due to its proprietary charging interface. Starting in 2026, an increasing number of automakers have begun shifting from Type 1/CCS1 to Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) for all new models sold in the region.
