IEC 62893-3-2017 PDF

Full title and description

Charging cables for electric vehicles for rated voltages up to and including 0,6/1 kV - Part 3: Cables for AC charging according to modes 1, 2 and 3 of IEC 61851-1 of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V. IEC 62893-3:2017 specifies particular requirements for flexible charging cables used for AC charging (modes 1–3) between the electricity supply point or charging station and the electric vehicle, including permitted voltage ratings and conductor temperature limits.

Abstract

IEC 62893-3:2017 applies to cables for AC charging according to modes 1, 2 and 3 of IEC 61851-1. The standard covers cables with rated voltages U0/U up to and including 450/750 V; ordinary duty cables with rated voltage 300/500 V are permitted only for charging mode 1. The document limits maximum conductor operating temperature to 90 °C and references the relevant test methods and normative documents for verification.

General information

• Status: Published.
• Publication date: 22 November 2017.
• Publisher: IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission).
• ICS / categories: 43.120 (Electric road vehicles); 29.060.20 (Cables).
• Edition / version: Edition 1.0 (2017).
• Number of pages: 15 pages.

Scope

IEC 62893-3:2017 specifies requirements for AC charging cables (modes 1–3 as defined in IEC 61851-1) with rated voltages U0/U up to and including 450/750 V. It defines permitted duty classes (ordinary duty 300/500 V only for mode 1), maximum conductor operating temperature (90 °C) and the particular construction, marking and performance characteristics applicable to these cables; normative references and test methods are given or referenced to other IEC documents. The part is one of the “particular specifications” in the IEC 62893 series and is to be read in conjunction with IEC 62893‑1 and IEC 62893‑2.

Key topics and requirements

• Applicability to AC charging modes 1, 2 and 3 (IEC 61851-1 referenced).
• Voltage ratings: U0/U up to and including 450/750 V (with ordinary duty 300/500 V limited to mode 1).
• Maximum conductor operating temperature: 90 °C.
• Specification of constructional and performance characteristics for flexible charging cables intended for vehicle connection.
• Referenced test methods and laboratories: normative referral to IEC 62893-2 (test methods) and to other cable and fire/safety standards (for example IEC 60245-2, IEC 60332-1-2, IEC 62821-1, IEC 60811).
• Intended use with the charging system standards (IEC 61851-1, IEC 62196 for connectors/plugs) and as part of the IEC 62893 series for EV charging cables.

Typical use and users

Manufacturers of EV charging cables and assemblies, test houses and certification bodies, charging-station manufacturers, automotive OEMs, procurement teams and regulators use IEC 62893-3 to ensure cables meet required electrical, mechanical and environmental performance for AC charging applications. The standard helps designers and specifiers select and test cables intended for passenger EV and plug-in hybrid charging up to the stated voltage ratings.

Related standards

Key related publications include: IEC 62893-1 (General requirements for charging cables), IEC 62893-2 (Test methods), IEC 62893-4-1 (Part 4-1: DC charging — mode 4, 2020), IEC TS 62893-4-2 (DC charging with thermal management, 2021), IEC 61851-1 (EV conductive charging — general requirements and charging modes), IEC 62196 (plugs and vehicle connectors), and test/reference standards such as IEC 60245-2, IEC 60332-1-2, IEC 62821-1 and IEC 60811. These documents are intended to be used together to specify, test and certify EV charging cables.

Keywords

electric vehicle charging cable, EV cable, AC charging, IEC 61851-1 modes, rated voltage 450/750 V, conductor temperature 90 °C, cable test methods, charging cable specification, IEC 62893 series.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: IEC 62893-3:2017 is the part of the IEC 62893 series that specifies requirements for cables used for AC charging of electric vehicles (modes 1–3), including permitted voltage ratings and performance limits.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers constructional and performance requirements for flexible charging cables intended for AC charging up to U0/U = 450/750 V, limits ordinary duty 300/500 V cables to mode 1, sets a maximum conductor operating temperature of 90 °C and references the required test methods.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Cable and charging-equipment manufacturers, test laboratories and certification bodies, EV OEMs, charging-station suppliers, infrastructure specifiers and regulators. These stakeholders use the standard for product design, testing, procurement and compliance.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: IEC 62893-3:2017 is the published first edition (2017). The IEC webstore lists the document as published (stability date indicated by IEC for the series until 2028), and later parts/amendments in the series (for example parts addressing DC charging) have been published separately. Users should check for amendments or newer editions before final acceptance.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — IEC 62893 is a multipart series for charging cables: Part 1 (general requirements), Part 2 (test methods), Part 3 (this document — AC charging), and Part 4 (DC charging — published as 4-1 and TS 4-2 for thermal management). The parts are intended to be used together.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: EV charging cable, AC charging modes 1–3, rated voltage 450/750 V, conductor temperature 90 °C, cable test methods, IEC 62893.