Glossary / General

CCS

22 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

CCS is a type of plug that lets you charge an electric car really fast at special charging stations.

Technical Definition

CCS (Combined Charging System) is a fast-charging standard for electric vehicles that combines AC and DC charging into one connector, allowing quick top‑ups at dedicated stations.

Hear It Discussed

"CCS-equipped trucks can't. The new Tesla Semi actually uses MCS 3.2, as that's a megawatt charging system 3.2."
DAILY: Norway Now Almost 99% BEV, Tesla Drops Canada Prices and Factorial Says Don’t Copy China | 05 May 2026 EV News Daily - Technology and Business of EVs 16:01

"There are actually two types of plug. There's what we call CCS and Chatham. So basically, every car except a Nissan Leaf, and there might be one other now that still has Chatham uses the standard..."
117 - You just bought an EV? Everything you need to know! Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast 10:15

"I wanna say C C D, that's not it... CCS, thank you. ... J1772... and then there's the two pins at the bottom... on the but ours just has the circle. ... J1772. ... When it has the extra two little..."
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