Standard for Electric Vehicle Cable for Use in High Power, DC Systems

Designation Number:
ANSI/CAN/UL-2263A
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Sub-Type
Joint Canada-U.S. National Standard
Standard Development Activity:
New Standard
ICS code(s):
29.060.20
Status:
Open for SDO comment
SDO Comment Period Start Date:
SDO Comment Period End Date:
Posted On:

Scope:

Note: The comment period for this NOI has been extended to January 22, 2025 to allow for a collaborative discussion to take place between SCC-accredited SDOs. 

 

1 Scope

1.1 General

1.1.1 This standard specifies the requirements for electric vehicle cables rated 1500V DC intended for permanent connection to Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) for use in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (NEC).

1.2 Products included

1.2.1 This standard covers sunlight and oil resistant electric vehicle cables rated 1500V DC, and 60 °C, 75 °C, 90 °C, or 105 °C. These cables may contain data, signal, communications and/or optical fiber cables.

Project need:

New standard to be a National Standard of Canada to develop requirements/update requirements to ensure latest technologies relating to electric vehicle charging cables are available for business.

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