SAE J2953-1-2023 PDF
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Full title and description
SAE J2953-1 (J2953/1_202305) — Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) Interoperability with Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE). This SAE Recommended Practice establishes requirements and specifications by which a specific PEV and EVSE pair can be considered interoperable; it defines acceptance criteria and references test procedures (see J2953/2) for verifying interoperability.
Abstract
J2953-1 provides the interoperability requirements and conformance criteria for PEV-to-EVSE connections to ensure reliable charging sessions across suppliers. The document focuses on functional interoperability (power exchange, signalling and control interactions) and defines what constitutes an interoperable pairing; the associated test procedures are specified in J2953-2.
General information
- Status: Reaffirmed / Current (Reaffirmation recorded May 24, 2023).
- Publication date: May 24, 2023 (edition J2953/1_202305).
- Publisher: SAE International.
- ICS / categories: Road vehicle / electric vehicle charging and systems (typical ICS alignment: road vehicle systems and electric vehicle systems).
- Edition / version: J2953/1_202305 (2023 edition, reaffirmed).
- Number of pages: 27 pages.
Scope
This Recommended Practice defines the technical and functional interoperability requirements for a PEV and EVSE pairing so that charging sessions can be initiated, controlled and terminated reliably across multiple suppliers and implementations. J2953-1 specifies the acceptance criteria and expected behaviours for AC and DC conductive charging interactions and references J2953-2 for the specific test procedures used to validate compliance.
Key topics and requirements
- Definitions of interoperability criteria for PEV–EVSE pairings (functional acceptance criteria).
- Requirements covering AC and DC conductive charging interactions and expected signals/behaviours.
- Reference to J2953-2 test procedures for verification and conformance testing.
- Mapping of failure modes and interoperability fault conditions (behavioural expectations on session start/stop and error handling).
- Interoperability context within the broader J2953 series (other parts cover communication, reporting and expanded interoperability topics).
Typical use and users
Used by vehicle OEMs, EVSE manufacturers, test laboratories, system integrators and fleet operators to define and verify that a vehicle and charging station will interoperate correctly. Regulators and procurement teams may reference the practice for specifying interoperability expectations in tenders and compliance checks. Test houses use the companion J2953-2 procedures to execute conformance testing.
Related standards
Key related documents include: SAE J2953-2 (Test Procedures for PEV–EVSE interoperability), SAE J2953/3 and J2953/4 (other J2953 series documents covering communication interoperability and charge-rate reporting), and broader vehicle/charging standards such as SAE J1772 (conductive coupler), ISO 15118 (vehicle-grid communication) and IEC 61851 (electric vehicle conductive charging systems). These related standards are commonly referenced together when specifying, testing or certifying EV charging interoperability.
Keywords
PEV, EVSE, interoperability, charging, conformance, test procedures, SAE J2953, vehicle-to-charger, AC charging, DC charging, EV charging standards.
FAQ
Q: What is this standard?
A: SAE J2953-1 is a Recommended Practice that specifies how to determine whether a specific plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) and an electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) unit are interoperable; it sets acceptance criteria and references the test methods used to verify interoperability.
Q: What does it cover?
A: It covers the functional interoperability requirements for initiating, controlling and terminating charging sessions between a PEV and EVSE (including AC and DC conductive charging behaviours), and points to J2953-2 for the detailed test procedures used to validate compliance.
Q: Who typically uses it?
A: Vehicle manufacturers, charging-station manufacturers, test laboratories, systems integrators, fleet operators, and specification/procurement teams use J2953-1 to define and confirm PEV–EVSE interoperability.
Q: Is it current or superseded?
A: The 2023 edition (J2953/1_202305) is the current, reaffirmed edition (published/reaffirmed May 24, 2023); it supersedes the 2013 edition. Users should check SAE Mobilus for any later revisions.
Q: Is it part of a series?
A: Yes — J2953-1 is part of the SAE J2953 series addressing PEV–EVSE interoperability and related topics. Companion parts include J2953-2 (test procedures), J2953/3 (communication interoperability topics) and J2953/4 (charge-rate reporting and test procedures).
Q: What are the key keywords?
A: Interoperability, PEV, EVSE, conformance, charging, test procedures, SAE J2953.