DC Charging Systems for Electric Vehicles

Designation Number:
CSA C22.2 NO. 346
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Sub-Type
Tri-National
Standard Development Activity:
New Standard
ICS code(s):
43.120
Status:
Proceeding to development
SDO Comment Period Start Date:
SDO Comment Period End Date:
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Scope:

1.1 These requirements cover conductive charging system equipment intended to be supplied by with a maximum input voltage of 1000 volts ac or 1500 V dc for recharging the storage batteries in over-the-road electric vehicles (EV). Chargers may be considered for indoor use only or indoor/outdoor-use. The output of the chargers do not exceed 1500 V dc. Equipment is intended to be installed in accordance with the Installation Codes in Annex A, Ref. No.1. 

1.2 For the purposes of this Standard, the term "electric vehicle", designated throughout by the initials "EV", is considered to cover electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, and plug-in versions of these vehicles.

1.3 Electric vehicle charging system equipment that is not a complete assembly and depends upon installation in an end product for compliance with the requirements in this Standard is investigated under the requirements of this Standard and the standard for the end product.

1.4 These requirements do not cover battery chargers covered by Annex A, Ref. Nos. 2 and 3.

1.5 These requirements do not cover on-board chargers.

1.6 These requirements do not cover electric vehicle supply equipment covered by Annex A, Ref. No. 3A.

NOTE: The terms "electric vehicle supply equipment" and "electric vehicle charging system equipment" are considered equivalent in Annex A, Ref. No. 1.

Project need:

To support innovation and industry requests in the field of electric vehicles by providing requirements for the development and safe operations of electric vehicle DC fast charging supply equipment in the Canadian context, and harmonized in North America. .

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