IEC 62752-2024 PDF

Full title and description

St IEC 62752-2024 — In‑cable control and protection device (IC‑CPD) for mode 2 charging of electric road vehicles. This International Standard specifies safety and control requirements for portable in‑cable control and protection devices used during mode 2 charging, including residual‑current detection, protective disconnection and related control functions.

Abstract

This second edition (2024) updates IEC 62752:2016 and its 2018 amendment. It applies to portable IC‑CPDs that provide residual current detection, comparison to the residual operating value and automatic opening of the protected circuit, and it adds requirements and tests (notably for a mandatory temperature‑detecting control device for household plugs and a new test subclause for that device). The revision also harmonizes EMC requirements with the updated IEC 61543 and IEC 61851‑21‑2 documents.

General information

• Status: Published.
• Publication date: 27 March 2024.
• Publisher: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
• ICS / categories: 29.120.50 (Fuses and other overcurrent protection devices) / EMC & safety for EV charging.
• Edition / version: Edition 2.0 (2024).
• Number of pages: 323.

Scope

Applies to portable in‑cable control and protection devices (IC‑CPDs) intended for mode 2 charging of electric road vehicles. The standard covers functional safety and control features required for detection of residual current, setting and comparison with residual operating values, and automatic interruption of the circuit when limits are exceeded. The 2024 edition replaces IEC 62752:2016 and its 2018 amendment and includes technical revisions and added test requirements.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition and requirements for IC‑CPD performance during mode 2 charging (portable devices used with household outlets).
• Residual current detection and RCD‑type protective functions (detection, trip threshold, and automatic circuit opening).
• Mandatory temperature‑sensing control device for current‑carrying parts in household plugs and associated test methods (new Subclause 9.36).
• Harmonized EMC test and performance requirements aligned with IEC 61543 (RCD EMC) and IEC 61851‑21‑2 (EV charging EMC for off‑board systems).
• Improved and clarified test procedures, marking and construction requirements for portable IC‑CPDs used by end users.

Typical use and users

Used by manufacturers of EV charging cables and portable charging accessories, component and wiring suppliers, testing and certification laboratories, conformity assessment bodies, and national standards/adoption committees. It is referenced by product designers, compliance engineers and safety assessors working on Mode 2 charging solutions.

Related standards

Closely related documents and series include IEC 61851 (electric vehicle conductive charging systems, including IEC 61851‑21‑2 for EMC of charging equipment) and EMC guidance for residual current devices in IEC 61543; national/adopted variants (EN/BS/NEK adoptions) may also reference IEC 62752 for market conformity.

Keywords

IEC 62752, IC‑CPD, in‑cable control and protection device, mode 2 charging, electric vehicle charging, residual current detection, RCD, temperature control device, EMC, IEC 61851, IEC 61543.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: IEC 62752:2024 is the international safety and performance standard for portable in‑cable control and protection devices (IC‑CPDs) used for mode 2 charging of electric road vehicles.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers functional requirements, construction, marking and test methods for IC‑CPDs — specifically residual current detection and protective disconnection, plus new temperature‑control detection requirements for household plug parts and harmonized EMC testing.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: EV accessory and cable manufacturers, conformity assessment and testing laboratories, product safety engineers, and standards/adoption bodies.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: Current — the 2024 edition (Edition 2.0) was published on 27 March 2024 and supersedes IEC 62752:2016 and its 2018 amendment.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is part of the IEC landscape of EV charging standards and is intended to be used alongside related parts of IEC 61851 (conductive charging) and EMC standards such as IEC 61543 and IEC 61851‑21‑2.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: IC‑CPD, mode 2 charging, residual current, RCD, temperature control device, EMC, electric vehicle charging, IEC 62752.