IEC 61851-22-2001 PDF

Full title and description

St IEC 61851-22-2001 — Electric vehicle conductive charging system — Part 22: AC electric vehicle charging station. This part of IEC 61851, together with Part 1, specifies requirements for a.c. electric vehicle charging stations for conductive connection to an electric vehicle, for a.c. supply voltages up to 690 V.

Abstract

IEC 61851-22:2001 defines the functional, safety and electrical requirements applicable to AC electric vehicle charging stations (EVSE) used for conductive charging of road vehicles. It complements the general provisions of IEC 61851‑1 by addressing characteristics specific to off‑board AC charging stations, including supply voltage range, basic connection requirements and necessary safety measures for equipment mounted at the supply side. The publication has been used as the basis for regional/adopted versions such as EN 61851-22:2002.

General information

• Status: Withdrawn (IEC publication withdrawn by IEC on 13 February 2017).
• Publication date: 2001 (IEC publication date: 4 May 2001; commonly referenced as IEC 61851-22:2001 / EN 61851-22:2002 for European adoption).
• Publisher: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), TC 69 (Electrical power/energy transfer systems for electrically propelled road vehicles).
• ICS / categories: 43.120 — Electric road vehicles.
• Edition / version: Edition 1.0 (2001).
• Number of pages: 41 pages (IEC published PDF).

Scope

This part of IEC 61851, together with Part 1, gives the requirements for a.c. electric vehicle charging stations for conductive connection to an electric vehicle, with a.c. supply voltages according to IEC 60038 (up to 690 V). It covers the charging station equipment (EVSE) side of the connection, addressing electrical characteristics, functional requirements, safety provisions and marking/installation considerations necessary for safe operation and interoperability with vehicle‑borne equipment. In Europe the content was adopted as EN 61851‑22:2002.

Key topics and requirements

• Requirements for AC electric vehicle charging stations (EVSE) for conductive connection to vehicles.
• Applicable a.c. supply voltage range and electrical ratings (aligned with IEC 60038 up to 690 V).
• Basic safety and protection measures for personnel and equipment (earthing, protection against electric shock, isolation where applicable).
• Functional connection and control requirements to ensure compatibility with vehicle inlet and on‑board charging; coordination with Part 1 of IEC 61851.
• Marking, documentation and installation guidance for charging stations.
• Role in type‑approval, procurement and regulatory frameworks for EV charging infrastructure (basis for regional adoptions).

Typical use and users

Manufacturers and designers of AC electric vehicle charging stations (EVSE), test laboratories, certification bodies, electrical installers, utility planners, procurement officers and regulators use this standard as a technical baseline for equipment requirements, safety and interoperability. It has also been referenced by national bodies when adopting regional equivalents (for example EN adoption).

Related standards

Relevant documents in the same domain include IEC 61851-1 (General requirements for EV conductive charging systems), IEC 61851-21/21-2 (vehicle/EMC related requirements), the IEC/ISO standards for vehicle connectors (e.g., IEC 62196 series), and regional/adopted versions such as EN 61851-22:2002 which reflects this part in the European context. Later and related work on EV charging safety, EMC and connector specifications should be consulted for current design and compliance.

Keywords

IEC 61851-22, EVSE, AC charging station, electric vehicle charging, conductive charging, EV charging station requirements, EV infrastructure, charging safety, IEC 61851 series.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: IEC 61851‑22:2001 is Part 22 of the IEC 61851 series — the section that defined requirements for AC electric vehicle charging stations (EVSE) for conductive charging of road vehicles.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers functional, electrical and safety requirements applicable to AC charging stations on the supply side, including applicable voltage ranges, protection measures, marking and documentation to ensure safe and interoperable connection with vehicle on‑board chargers.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: EVSE manufacturers, test and certification bodies, electrical contractors, utilities, procurement teams and regulators use it as a technical reference for design, testing and regulatory alignment.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: IEC 61851‑22:2001 has been withdrawn by IEC (withdrawal recorded 13 February 2017). In regional contexts it was adopted as EN 61851‑22:2002; users should refer to the latest editions of IEC 61851 series parts and other more recent standards (or regional harmonized standards) for current compliance requirements.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is Part 22 of the IEC 61851 series (Electric vehicle conductive charging system). The IEC 61851 family includes Part 1 (general requirements) and other parts addressing vehicle requirements, EMC, communications and related topics.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: EVSE, AC charging, conductive charging, electric vehicle charging station, IEC 61851, charging safety, EV infrastructure, charging interoperability.