The Combined Charging System (CCS) is a rapid charging standard for Electric Vehicles, which offers compatibility with both Alternating Current (AC) and Direct Current (DC) charging.
This system enables flexible and rapid recharging based on the vehicle’s needs, providing high charging powers, up to 400 kW for DC rapid charging stations.
This standard comes in two main variants due to historical and geographical reasons: CCS Combo 1 (primarily in North America) and CCS Combo 2 (the dominant standard in Europe and many other countries).
CCS is widely adopted in the automotive industry and is compatible with numerous EV models, ensuring interoperability between different manufacturers and charging operators.
Its ability to support rapid charging facilitates the transition to electric mobility by reducing charging time, which is crucial for heavily utilized Electric Vehicles, particularly in the transportation sector.