The CHARX connect DC charging cables are used for fast charging of electric vehicles with up to 1000 kW and are available with NACS, CCS, and GB/T charging connectors. Our portfolio is split up into different performance classes and thus offers the right charging cable for every application – from the DC home charging station in car ports to the HPC charging station in fast charging parks.
CHARX connect, CCS type 2, Repair kit, Accessories, housing: black, with DC contact holder with integrated front part of the DC contacts, IEC 62196-3-1, Replacement without draining the coolant
CHARX connect standard, CCS type 2, DC charging cable, up to 500 A in Boost mode, 200 A permanent, 1000 V DC, with vehicle charging connector and open cable end, cable: 5 m, black, straight, with connected PP contact, with replaceable mating face frame, with analog temperature sensors, PHOENIX CONTACT logo, IEC 62196-3, for charging electric vehicles (EV) with direct current (DC)
CHARX connect standard, CCS type 2, DC charging cable, 80 A permanent, 1000 V DC, with vehicle charging connector and open cable end, cable: 5 m, black, straight, with connected PP contact, with replaceable mating face frame, with analog temperature sensors, PHOENIX CONTACT logo, IEC 62196-3, for charging electric vehicles (EV) with direct current (DC)
CHARX connect standard, CCS type 2, DC charging cable, 150 A permanent, 1000 V DC, with vehicle charging connector and open cable end, cable: 5 m, black, straight, with connected PP contact, with replaceable mating face frame, with analog temperature sensors, PHOENIX CONTACT logo, IEC 62196-3, for charging electric vehicles (EV) with direct current (DC)
CHARX connect standard, CCS type 2, Charging connector holder, Accessories, Front mounting, housing: black, for vehicle charging connectors on charging stations (EVSE), IEC 62196-3, Item is not compatible with the HPC CCS type 2 charging cable from Phoenix Contact.
CHARX connect standard, CCS type 2, DC charging cable, up to 500 A in Boost mode, 250 A permanent, 1000 V DC, with vehicle charging connector and open cable end, cable: 5 m, black, straight, with connected PP contact, with replaceable mating face frame, with analog temperature sensors, PHOENIX CONTACT logo, IEC 62196-3, for charging electric vehicles (EV) with direct current (DC)
CHARX connect standard, GB/T, DC charging cable, 250 A permanent, 1000 V DC, with vehicle charging connector and open cable end, cable: 7 m, straight, with protective cap, with analog temperature sensors, PHOENIX CONTACT logo, GB/T 20234.1-2015, GB/T 20234.3-2015, for charging electric vehicles (EV) with direct current (DC)
CHARX connect standard, GB/T, DC charging cable, 250 A permanent, 1000 V DC, with vehicle charging connector and open cable end, cable: 5 m, straight, with protective cap, with analog temperature sensors, PHOENIX CONTACT logo, GB/T 20234.1-2015, GB/T 20234.3-2015, for charging electric vehicles (EV) with direct current (DC)
CHARX connect standard, GB/T, DC charging cable, 125 A permanent, 1000 V DC, with vehicle charging connector and open cable end, cable: 7 m, straight, with protective cap, with analog temperature sensors, PHOENIX CONTACT logo, GB/T 20234.1-2015, GB/T 20234.3-2015, for charging electric vehicles (EV) with direct current (DC)
CHARX connect standard, GB/T, DC charging cable, 250 A permanent, 1000 V DC, with vehicle charging connector and open cable end, cable: 5.5 m, straight, with protective cap, with analog temperature sensors, PHOENIX CONTACT logo, GB/T 20234.1-2015, GB/T 20234.3-2015, for charging electric vehicles (EV) with direct current (DC)
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| CHARX connect compact | CHARX connect standard | CHARX connect professional | |
| Max. charging power, continuous (nominal power) | 40 kW ... 125 kW (40 A ... 125 A / 1000 V) | 150 kW ... 250 kW (150 A ... 250 A / 1000 V) | 375 kW ... 500 kW (375 A ... 500 A / 1000 V) |
| Max. charging power, temporary (Boost Mode) | - | 500 kW (500 A / 1000 V) | 500 kW ... 700 kW (500 A ... 700 A / 1000 V) |
| Scope | Low charging powers in the private and semi-public sector | Medium charging powers in the semi-public and public sectors | High Power Charging in the public sector |
| Typical application examples | Private carports, company, restaurant and retail parking lots, public parking garages | Company, restaurant and retail parking lots, public parking lots, and gas stations | HPC fast charging parks, service stations, and rest areas on freeways and expressways |
| Charging standards | CCS type 1, CCS type 2 | CCS type 1, CCS type 2, GB/T | CCS type 1, CCS type 2, GB/T |
| Replaceable mating face frame | |||
| Replaceable power contacts | |||
| Extended analysis data via CAN bus ¹⁾ | |||
| Liquid cooling ¹⁾ | |||
| Optional panel feed-through ¹⁾ | |||
| More about CHARX connect compact | More about CHARX connect professional |
¹ Allows higher charging power for a short time. The possible time span depends on numerous ambient conditions. Details can be found in the packing slip of the respective item.
² Currently not valid for GB/T.
³ Currently not valid for the uncooled version with max. 375 kW charging power.
⁴ Currently not valid for HPC CCS type 2.
As a manufacturer, we design our DC charging cables for continuous operation at a nominal current IN as defined by us at ambient temperatures of -30 to +40°C. In Boost Mode, some DC charging cables can carry significantly higher charging powers for a short period. For this purpose, we specify a maximum current Imax in the packing slip for the respective items.
The possible duration for operating a charging cable in Boost Mode depends on numerous ambient conditions, such as how frequently the charging point is used and the design of the vehicle charging inlet. Also, charging cables can operate at a higher ambient temperature for a shorter period of time.
For manufacturers and operators of charging stations that make use of Boost Mode, it is imperative that the temperatures at the DC power contacts are continuously monitored using the integrated temperature sensor technology. When the limit temperature TMax. of +90°C is reached, the charging process must be aborted. If the system approaches the limit temperature, it is recommended that the charging current is reduced early, for example, to the nominal current IN. In this case, we are talking about derating.
Charging with direct current is also increasingly being used in the home environment – as well as in the catering and retail sectors, where customers spend between 30 minutes and a few hours, so that low charging powers in the range from 20 to 100 kW is sufficient. Our compact CCS charging cables from the CHARX connect compact family are the ideal and economic solution here.
Compared with standard CCS charging cables, CHARX connect compact is 35% smaller and up to 75% lighter. With the sophisticated, compact design, the CCS charging connectors are perfectly tailored to modern DC home chargers and smaller DC charging stations in the public and commercial sector. They are available in the following performance classes:
The compact CCS charging cables were awarded the Good Design Award 2021. The design of the charging connectors was developed together with graduate designer Stephan Gahlow from Hamburg and impressed the jury with its contemporary style. The ergonomic shape of the gripping zone also ensures easy handling and a comfortable feel.
Due to bidirectional converter technology, the DC home chargers of the near future will be able to perform vehicle-to-grid and vehicle-to-home power feed-ins. Here, the electricity can flow under control from the vehicle battery via the charging station into the power grid or the user's own home. For these V2G and V2H applications, our compact CCS charging cables are the ideal solution.
With High Power Charging, fast charging for significant distances will become comparable to filling a combustion engine vehicle. This advanced charging technology makes it possible to charge electric car batteries with a charging power of 500,000 watts (half a megawatt) during a coffee break.
Our HPC charging connectors follow the CCS standard and are therefore also backward-compatible for electric cars that do not yet support the high HPC charging power.
To determine the rated current, the charging connector and cable may be a maximum of 50 K warmer than the ambient air (ΔTmax = 50 K) in accordance with the VDE-AR-E 2623-5-3 directive and IEC TS 62196-3-1 standard. Thus, a maximum temperature of +90°C is allowed to occur during the charging process.
To ensure this, a total of five temperature sensors measure the heat development in the HPC charging connector. A controller evaluates the data acquired and regulates the cooling unit output accordingly. The environmentally friendly coolant, a mixture of water and glycol, efficiently dissipates the heat via integrated cooling ducts. This prevents overheating safely and in compliance with standards.
Our cooled HPC charging cables are optionally available with a panel feed-through, which enables a quick, safe, and convenient mounting of the charging cable at the HPC charging station. The panel feed-through contains defined interfaces for power transmission, communication, and the cooling circuit.
The cooled HPC charging cables feature integrated sensor technology that provides information on the overall status of the charging connector, its usage and wear, and further analysis data. A microprocessor processes and stores all of the information in the charging connector and also transmits it via CAN bus interface to the charging controller. This means that the operator has full transparency on the state of the charging connector at all times.
Our HPC charging cables are also available in accordance with the CCS type 2 standard without liquid cooling. Instead, the CCS charging cables use an increased conductor cross-section of 4 x 55 mm². They can thus transmit 375 kW (375 A / 1000 V) continuously and safely at temperatures up to +40°C – and even up to 500 kW (500 A / 1000 V) for short periods in Boost Mode.
The clever sealing concept of our DC charging cables ensures complete longitudinal water tightness, which completely protects the live parts inside the housing from moisture. This maximizes electrical safety for the user while increasing the failsafe performance of your charging infrastructure.
The innovative two-chamber sealing system marks the next stage in the development of our sealing systems: By physically separating the DC+ and DC- power contacts, short circuits can be completely ruled out.
High-quality materials also ensure the necessary robustness and long service life of our charging connectors – even in constant outdoor use under harsh conditions.
For the reliable billing of charging processes compliant with calibration laws, our DC charging cables and connectors are already prepared for four-wire measurement technology and so future-proof.
The four-wire measurement technology allows recording of the power dissipation in the charging cable in order to precisely determine the energy transferred to the electric vehicle.
Despite being made of robust materials, charging connectors at semi-public or public charging stations require regular maintenance, also as a result of improper handling. The damage usually occurs on the mating face.
Our repair kits, which are available separately, enable you to quickly and easily replace mating face frames and power contacts on the charging connector during maintenance work. This eliminates the need for a time-consuming and costly replacement. This saves time and money, increases the availability of your charging infrastructure, and is also more sustainable.
The North American Charging Standard (NACS) is gaining momentum and will replace the type 1 CCS charging standard in the long term. NACS will therefore play a central role in the electrification of the transport sector and the ramp-up of charging infrastructure in North America.
As a specialist in e-mobility charging technology, we of course want to satisfy the changing requirements of our customers and therefore offer SAE-compliant and UL-certified NACS charging cables that meet the particularly high demands – both for AC charging and for High Power Charging.
