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Mode 2
Mode 2 charging involves the use of a special cable with integrated shock protection against AC and DC currents. In Mode 2 charging, the charging cable is provided with the EV. Unlike Mode 1 charging, Mode 2 charging cables have built-in protection in the cables which protects against electric shock. Mode 2 charging is currently the most common mode of charging EVs.

Mode 3
Mode 3 charging involves the use of a dedicated charging station or a home mounted wall box for EV charging. Both provide shock protection against AC or DC currents. In Mode 3, the connecting cable is provided with the wall box or charging station and the EV does not need a dedicated cable for charging. Mode 3 charging is currently the preferred means of EV charging.

Mode 2 charging involves the use of a special cable with integrated shock protection against AC and DC currents. In Mode 2 charging, the charging cable is provided with the EV. Unlike Mode 1 charging, Mode 2 charging cables have built-in protection in the cables which protects against electric shock. Mode 2 charging is currently the most common mode of charging EVs.

V2L stands for "Vehicle-to-Load" (an external power discharge function). It effectively turns a new energy electric vehicle into a large, mobile power bank; using an onboard inverter, it converts the direct current (DC) from the vehicle's battery into standard 220V alternating current (AC) to directly power external electrical appliances.

For drivers of Nissan Leaf, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, and other CHAdeMO-equipped electric vehicles in the UK, the charging landscape is shifting. The once-reliable CHAdeMO fast-charging network is being outpaced by the industry's move toward the CCS2 standard. If you've found yourself hunting for an available CHAdeMO charger or waiting in long queues, you're not alone. But what if you could unlock the entire CCS2 fast-charging network for your car?