EV
CCS2 (Combined Charging System Type 2)
The standard DC fast-charging plug for new EVs sold in Australia.
Every new EV sold in Australia since 2022 uses CCS2 for DC fast charging and Type 2 for AC. Older imports may use CHAdeMO (Nissan Leaf, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV) — limiting your fast-charging options as the network phases CHAdeMO out.
Related terms
kWh (kilowatt-hour)
The unit for EV battery capacity — bigger number means more range.
State of Health (SoH)
The current usable capacity of an EV battery as a percentage of its original rated capacity.
Depth of Discharge (DoD)
How deeply an EV battery is regularly discharged — a key driver of degradation.
Battery thermal management
How the EV cools and heats its battery pack — liquid systems outlast passive air systems.
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