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title: "How do I know which charger my EV needs?"
slug: "how-do-i-know-which-charger-my-ev-needs-rc4e"
author: "ujwal singh p"
published_at: "2026-08-13"
canonical_url: "https://sonarev.com/blog/how-do-i-know-which-charger-my-ev-needs-rc4e"
tags: []
excerpt: "Key EV Charger Types in India EV Chargers AC Charging Slower / Home Type-2 4-Wheeler AC LECCS 2W & 3W AC/DC DC Fast Charging Rapid / Highway CCS2 4-Wheeler"
ai_friendly: true
publisher: "Sonar.ev (https://sonarev.com)"
---
# How do I know which charger my EV needs?
> **Summary:** Key EV Charger Types in India EV Chargers AC Charging Slower / Home Type-2 4-Wheeler AC LECCS 2W & 3W AC/DC DC Fast Charging Rapid / Highway CCS2 4-Wheeler
> **Author:** ujwal singh p | **Published:** 2026-08-13
> **Canonical Post:** https://sonarev.com/blog/how-do-i-know-which-charger-my-ev-needs-rc4e
---
<section class="ev-charger-types">
<h2>Key EV Charger Types in India</h2>
<div class="charger-flowchart">
<div class="flowchart-title">
<h3>EV Chargers</h3>
</div>
<div class="charger-columns">
<!-- AC Charging -->
<div class="charger-category">
<div class="category-box">
<h3>AC Charging</h3>
<p>Slower / Home</p>
</div>
<div class="charger-options">
<div class="charger-option">
<h4>Type-2</h4>
<p>4-Wheeler AC</p>
</div>
<div class="charger-option">
<h4>LECCS</h4>
<p>2W & 3W AC/DC</p>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<!-- DC Fast Charging -->
<div class="charger-category">
<div class="category-box">
<h3>DC Fast Charging</h3>
<p>Rapid / Highway</p>
</div>
<div class="charger-options">
<div class="charger-option">
<h4>CCS2</h4>
<p>4-Wheeler DC</p>
</div>
<div class="charger-option">
<h4>LECCS</h4>
<p>2W & 3W Fast</p>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</section>
<section class="charging-standards">
<h2>Charging Standards & Connectors in India</h2>
<div class="table-wrapper">
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Vehicle Category</th>
<th>AC Charging Standard</th>
<th>DC Fast Charging Standard</th>
<th>Common Power Ratings</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>
<strong>4-Wheeler Passenger EVs</strong>
<br>
<span>(Tata, Mahindra, Hyundai, MG, BYD)</span>
</td>
<td>
<strong>Type-2</strong>
<br>
IS 17017-2
</td>
<td>
<strong>CCS2</strong>
<br>
IS 17017-23
</td>
<td>
AC: 3.3 kW – 22 kW
<br>
DC: 30 kW – 150 kW+
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
<strong>Light Electric Vehicles</strong>
<br>
<span>(2W & 3W: Ather, Ola, Vida, TVS)</span>
</td>
<td>
<strong>LECCS / Type 7</strong>
<br>
IS 17017-2-7
</td>
<td>
<strong>LECCS / Type 7</strong>
<br>
Combined AC/DC
</td>
<td>
AC: 0.5 kW – 3.3 kW
<br>
DC: 6 kW – 12 kW
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
<strong>Legacy Commercial Fleets / Taxis</strong>
</td>
<td>
<strong>Bharat AC-001</strong>
</td>
<td>
<strong>Bharat DC-001 / GB/T</strong>
</td>
<td>
AC: 10 kW
<br>
DC: 15 kW – 30 kW
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</div>
</section>
<section class="charger-matching">
<h2>How to Match Your EV to the Right Charger</h2>
<ol class="matching-list">
<li>
<h3>Check Your Vehicle's Maximum Onboard Charger (OBC) Limit</h3>
<p>
Connecting to a <strong>22 kW AC charger</strong> will not charge your car
at 22 kW if your vehicle's onboard AC converter is rated for
<strong>7.2 kW</strong>.
</p>
<p>
The vehicle's internal charging system automatically restricts the
charging rate to its supported limit.
</p>
</li>
<li>
<h3>Observe Your Vehicle's DC Fast Charging Curve</h3>
<p>
Peak DC charging speeds, such as <strong>50 kW or 100 kW</strong>, are
generally available only during part of the charging session, often
between approximately <strong>10% and 80% State of Charge (SoC)</strong>.
</p>
<p>
Beyond 80%, the Battery Management System (BMS) generally reduces charging
power to help manage battery temperature and protect battery health.
</p>
</li>
<li>
<h3>Inspect the Physical Charging Socket</h3>
<ul class="socket-guide">
<li>
<strong>7-pin circular inlet:</strong>
Type-2, commonly used for AC charging.
</li>
<li>
<strong>7-pin top + 2 large bottom pins:</strong>
CCS2, which supports AC Type-2 charging and DC fast charging.
</li>
<li>
<strong>Compact 7-pin standard for 2W/3W:</strong>
LECCS / Type 7, a BIS-standardized unified AC/DC charging interface.
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ol>
</section>
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