CHAdeMO to CCS2 adapter

Product Overview

As the global electric vehicle market diversifies, CHAdeMO fast charging infrastructure remains widely deployed in key regions like Japan, while CCS2-compatible vehicles continue to grow in numbers. Electway, an official member of the CHAdeMO association, offers a high-performance adapter specifically designed for this scenario. This device enables CCS2 standard electric vehicles to fast charge at existing CHAdeMO charging stations, ensuring drivers can conveniently access DC fast charging where CCS2 stations are limited.

Product Features

• High Current Carrying Capacity: Supports a maximum current of 250A and a rated current of 125A, delivering up to 50kW fast charging power (compatible with CHAdeMO 1.0 protocol).
• Clear Status Indication: Equipped with an LED status indicator, allowing users to intuitively monitor the current charging progress.
• Convenient Firmware Updates: Provides a USB Type-C port for easy firmware updates to maintain optimal compatibility and performance.
• Wide Applicability: Designed for CCS2-compatible electric vehicles, including popular European models and other EVs that adopt the CCS2 charging standard, allowing them to utilize CHAdeMO charging networks.
• Supported by Authority: Researched and manufactured by Electway, a member of the CHAdeMO Association, ensuring quality and compatibility.

Key Advantages

• Expands Charging Access: In regions where CHAdeMO charging stations are common but CCS2 fast chargers are scarce, this adapter allows your CCS2 vehicle to tap into existing CHAdeMO infrastructure, greatly expanding your fast charging options and reducing range anxiety.
• Ideal for Travel & Daily Use: Whether you are driving a CCS2 vehicle in Japan or other CHAdeMO-dominant areas, this adapter provides a reliable solution for fast charging, ensuring you are never limited by charger availability.
• Reliable and Upgradable: As a product from an official CHAdeMO Association member, its robust design and firmware upgradeability ensure it can continuously adapt to future charging protocol updates.

Main Applications

• Charging CCS2 Vehicles in Japan: Enables CCS2 standard electric vehicles (such as European EVs) to fast charge at CHAdeMO charging stations commonly found across Japan.
• Utilizing Existing CHAdeMO Infrastructure: Allows drivers of CCS2 vehicles to take advantage of well-established CHAdeMO fast charging networks in various regions, maximizing charging flexibility.
• Backup Charging Solution: Serves as a reliable backup for CCS2 vehicle owners, ensuring access to DC fast charging even when CCS2 stations are temporarily unavailable or under maintenance.

FAQ

Q1: Does the CHAdeMO to CCS2 adapter support DC fast charging?
A: Yes. The Electway CHAdeMO to CCS2 adapter is designed for DC fast charging, allowing compatible CHAdeMO-equipped EVs to connect to CCS2 DC charging infrastructure. The adapter supports up to 1000V DC and is suitable for high-power EV charging applications, subject to the actual limits of the vehicle and charging station.

Q2: What are the key features of the CHAdeMO to CCS2 adapter?
A:The adapter combines high-current DC charging capability with practical features for daily EV use. Key features include LED charging status indication, USB Type-C firmware updating, IP55 protection, and an operating temperature range of approximately -30°C to +50°C. These features make it suitable for both indoor and outdoor charging environments.

Q3: Where can I use a CHAdeMO to CCS2 adapter?
A: The adapter is designed for compatible CHAdeMO electric vehicles that need to access CCS2 DC fast-charging stations. It is particularly useful in markets such as Japan and Europe, as well as for international EV travel and fleet applications where CHAdeMO vehicles and CCS2 charging infrastructure coexist. Vehicle, charger, and communication compatibility should be confirmed before use.

Q4. What EV charging products does ELECTWAY offer?
A: ELECTWAY offers a comprehensive range of EV charging solutions, including DC fast chargers, AC EV chargers, portable DC chargers, EV connectors, EV adapters, and V2L/V2H solutions. Our products support major charging standards such as CCS1, CCS2, CHAdeMO, GB/T, and NACS for different EV models and markets.

Q5. Can ELECTWAY provide EV chargers for different charging standards and EV models?
A: Yes. ELECTWAY develops multi-standard EV charging solutions compatible with CCS1, CCS2, CHAdeMO, GB/T, and NACS. We also provide protocol adapters such as CHAdeMO-to-CCS, CCS-to-CHAdeMO, and NACS-to-CHAdeMO to help bridge different EV charging standards.

Q6. Does ELECTWAY provide OEM and customized EV charging solutions?
A: Yes. ELECTWAY has in-house R&D, engineering, manufacturing, testing, and technical support capabilities, allowing us to develop and customize EV charging equipment according to power requirements, charging standards, connectors, communication protocols, payment systems, installation environments, and project requirements.

Q7. What certifications and quality standards do ELECTWAY EV chargers meet?
A: ELECTWAY products are developed for international markets and selected models comply with certifications and standards including CE, TUV, CQC, UL/cTUVus, CHAdeMO and TR25, depending on the product. The company also performs product testing covering areas such as EMC, LVD, temperature, IP protection, drop, and on-load testing.

Q8. Can ELECTWAY provide technical support and after-sales service for international EV charging projects?
A: Yes. ELECTWAY provides technical and after-sales support for customers and EV charging projects worldwide. Depending on the product and project requirements, solutions can include remote monitoring, OCPP integration, firmware updates, technical support, extended warranty, and global after-sales service.