CSA C22.2 No. 280:22
1 Scope
1.1 This Standard applies to conductive electric vehicle (EV) supply equipment with a primary source
voltage of 1000 V ac or less, with a frequency of 50 or 60 Hz, and intended to provide ac power to an
electric vehicle with an on-board charging unit. This Standard covers electric vehicle supply equipment
intended for use where ventilation is not required.
1.2 With reference to 1.1, the following list of examples of electric vehicle supply equipment are included
in this Standard:
a) EV Cord Sets – Rated 125 Vac maximum, 16 A maximum, intended for indoor and outdoor use;
b) Fastened in place EV Charging Stations – Rated 250 Vac maximum, 40 A maximum, intended
for indoor or outdoor use;
c) Fixed in place EV Charging Stations – Rated 1000 Vac maximum, intended for indoor or
indoor/outdoor use; and
d) Fixed in place EV Power Outlet – Rated 1000 Vac maximum, intended for indoor or
indoor/outdoor use.
For Mexico, use 127 Vac where 120 or 125 Vac is referenced in this Standard. In Canada and the United
States, this does not apply.
1.3 The products covered by this Standard are intended for use in accordance with the Installation
Codes in Annex A, Ref. No. 1.
1.4 This Standard does not cover cord sets or power supply cords for applications other than EV
charging cord sets. For cord sets and power supply cords not covered by this Standard, refer to Annex A,
Ref. No. 2 and No. 3.
1.5 With reference to 1.2, this Standard does not cover electric vehicle charging equipment. For EV
charging equipment not covered by this Standard, refer to Annex A, Ref. No. 4.
1.6 This Standard does not cover electric vehicle connectors. For electric vehicle connectors not covered
by this Standard, refer to Annex A, Ref. No. 5
1.7 This Standard does not cover regular-use power outlets. For regular-use power outlets not covered
by this Standard, refer to Annex A, Ref. No. 6.
1.8 This Standard does not cover equipment intended for wireless power transfer, which may also be
designated as wireless charging, inductive charging, magnetic resonance charging, or any other similar
designation indicating the transfer of power from the EVSE to the vehicle through other than a conductive
connection.
OEN:
CSA
Langue:
English
Code(s) de l'ICS:
29.120.30;
43.120
Statut:
Norme
Date de Publication:
2022-11-30
Numéro Standard:
CSA C22.2 No. 280:22