Conductive charging of electric vehicles - Contact interface for automated connection device (ACD)

This Final Draft International Standard is an up to 6 weeks' pre-release of the official publication. It is available for sale during its voting period: 2026-06-19 to 2026-07-31. By purchasing this FDIS now, you will automatically receive, in addition, the final publication. IEC 63407:2026 is applicable to automatic couplers, consisting of an automated connection device (ACD) and an ACD counterpart, of standardized configuration, intended for use in electric vehicle conductive charging systems which incorporate control means, with rated operating voltage up to 1 500 V DC. This document applies to high power DC interfaces intended for use in isolated conductive charging systems, for circuits specified in IEC 61851‑23‑1. The requirements of this document apply only to automatic couplers defined in Annex A, Annex B, Annex C and Annex D of this document.