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> Wait. CCS1 cant handle three-phase power?

CCS1 = SAE J1772 + DC.

J1772 has L1, L2/neutral, ground, control pins:

* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SAE_J1772

J1772 is popular where one-phase is popular in residences (i.e., US, CA). CCS2 has L1, L2, L3, and neutral+ground:

* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Type_2_connector

* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SAE_J3068

Technically there was nothing stopping the use of CCS2 in the US, as the L2 and L3 pins would simply not be used at people's homes. But one-phase J1772 was already around, and it was decided to go with legacy compatibility.

I'm sure CCS2 exists in more commercial settings with heavy duty EVs, e.g., Volvo Trucks:

* https://www.volvotrucks.us/news-and-stories/press-releases/2...

Though high/er capacity (DC) plugs are being worked on:

* https://insideevs.com/news/535918/megawatt-charging-system-e...

* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Megawatt_Charging_System




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