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EV Charging Adapters
EV Charging Adapters
OEM grade EV charging adapters for the NACS / J3400 transition
Owning the process from single-strand copper to produce high-power complete cordsets, Volex delivers end-to-end EV charging connectivity solutions.
Volex helps EV OEMs, fleets, charging networks and service channel partners bridge today’s charging standards with AC and DC adapter platforms built for safety, durability and real-world deployment.
Adapter programs are not just connector programs. They affect customer experience, service readiness, charging access and brand confidence. Vehicle inlet type, AC versus DC use case, voltage and current target, certification status, documentation and launch timing all matter.
Volex brings the discipline of an established OEM supplier to this transition. We support demanding programs across EV charging, consumer electronics, industrial electronics and medical electronics, with engineering depth, controlled manufacturing and documentation discipline for customers who need product accuracy at scale.
As North America moves toward SAE J3400, Volex helps customers manage compatibility across NACS / J3400, CCS1 and SAE J1772 infrastructure with configuration specific adapter platforms and practical support for real world deployment. Certification, electrical rating and availability are confirmed by adapter configuration.
Volex Powers the SAE J3400 Transition
As North America transitions toward SAE J3400, adapters are becoming a practical bridge between installed charging infrastructure and next generation vehicle platforms. EV OEMs, fleets, charging networks and service organizations need compatibility strategies that keep vehicles charging safely and reliably without creating confusion for customers or service teams.
The transition is not a single connection problem. Vehicle inlet type, AC versus DC use case, voltage and current target, certification status, user instructions, service readiness and launch timing all matter. The right adapter program gives customers more charging access while preserving technical control around safety, durability and compliance.
Volex EV Charging Adapters
Volex supports customers who need more than connector compatibility. Our EV charging adapter platforms combine configuration specific hardware, controlled manufacturing, repeatable quality, technical documentation and OEM grade expectations for programs where product accuracy matters.
The portfolio covers available and roadmap AC and DC adapter configurations across NACS / J3400, CCS1 and SAE J1772 applications. Each adapter should be selected by vehicle inlet, charging use case, electrical target, applicable standards, certification status, release timing and customer program requirements.
For customers managing the NACS / J3400 transition, Volex provides more than parts. We bring the operating discipline of an established OEM supplier, with engineering depth, manufacturing control and practical support for programs that need to launch correctly.
NACS / J3400 to CCS1 DC fast charging adapter
For CCS1 inlet vehicles connecting to compatible and authorized NACS / J3400 DC fast charging infrastructure, subject to vehicle, EVSE, network and configuration requirements. This adapter is intended for high power DC charging programs where safety, sustained performance, connection security and mechanical durability are central to the customer experience.
Product configuration
Key specifications
- 1,000V DC rated voltage
- Current rating is configuration and thermal condition dependent, including 250A without liquid cooling at 50°C and up to 500A with liquid cooling at 40°C on applicable configurations
- UL 2252 certification status confirmed by configuration
- SAE J3400/1 applicability confirmed by configuration
- IP67 protection when unmated. Mated environmental rating varies by configuration
- 10,000+ mating cycles
- Locking mechanism with interlock safety pin
This configuration is suited to OEM adapter programs, charging interoperability initiatives and demanding DC fast charging environments where product qualification, documentation and repeatable build quality are expected.
CCS1 to NACS / J3400 DC fast charging adapter
For NACS / J3400 inlet vehicles connecting to compatible and authorized CCS1 DC fast charging infrastructure, subject to vehicle, EVSE, network and configuration requirements. This product supports DC fast charging only and helps customers maintain transition flexibility as CCS1 charging assets and NACS / J3400 vehicle platforms coexist.
Product configuration
Key specifications
- 1,000V DC rated voltage
- Current rating is configuration and thermal condition dependent, including 250A without liquid cooling at 50°C and up to 500A with liquid cooling at 40°C on applicable configurations
- UL 2252 certification status confirmed by configuration
- SAE J3400/1 applicability confirmed by configuration
- IP67 protection when unmated. Mated environmental rating varies by configuration
- 10,000+ mating cycles
- DC fast charging only, Level 3
- Not intended for AC charging, even where a CCS1 style connector is present on AC or bidirectional equipment
The adapter is available in multiple design configurations, including a G2 metal switch model developed to support customer demonstrations and J3400/1 requirements. Clear technical documentation, customer education and on product marking are important for this configuration because it is for DC fast charging only.
J1772 to NACS / J3400 AC charging adapter
For NACS / J3400 vehicle platforms connecting to SAE J1772 Level 1 and Level 2 AC charging stations. This adapter helps extend access to existing residential, workplace, public, fleet and service charging environments across North America.
Product configuration
Key specifications
- 300V AC rated voltage
- Up to 80A current rating
- Up to 19.2 kW at 240V AC, depending on vehicle, EVSE and configuration
- UL 2252 certification status confirmed by configuration
- SAE J3400/1 applicability confirmed by configuration
- IP67 protection when unmated. Mated environmental rating varies by configuration
- 10,000+ mating cycles
- Silver/nickel plated copper alloy contacts
- UL 94 V-0 flammability rated materials
This configuration supports NACS/J3400 vehicle adoption while preserving compatibility with established SAE J1772 AC charging infrastructure.
NACS / J3400 to J1772 AC charging adapter
For SAE J1772 vehicle platforms connecting to compatible NACS / J3400 AC charging stations. This adapter supports AC Level 1 and Level 2 only and is not designed for DC fast charging.
Product configuration
Key specifications
- 300V AC rated voltage
- Up to 80A current rating
- Up to 19.2 kW at 240V AC, depending on vehicle, EVSE and configuration
- UL 2252 certification status confirmed by configuration
- SAE J3400/1 applicability confirmed by configuration
- IP67 protection when unmated. Mated environmental rating varies by configuration
- 10,000+ mating cycles
- AC Level 1 and Level 2 only
- Not designed for DC fast charging
- Confirm availability, certification status and release timing before customer commitment
This configuration gives existing SAE J1772 vehicle platforms greater AC charging flexibility as compatible NACS / J3400 AC charging stations become more common. Commercial availability should be confirmed by configuration before quoting or external commitment.
EV Charging Adapters Benefits
Safer charging compatibility: Adapter programs must do more than make two connectors fit. Volex adapter platforms are designed around recognized safety expectations, including UL 2252 certification and SAE J3400/1 adapter safety requirements where applicable by configuration.
Expanded charging access: Adapters help OEMs, fleet operators and charging networks keep vehicles connected across NACS / J3400, CCS1 and SAE J1772 infrastructure during the standards transition, subject to vehicle, EVSE, network and configuration requirements.
High power DC performance on selected configurations: Selected Volex DC adapter configurations support 1,000V DC. Current rating is configuration and thermal condition dependent, including 250A without liquid cooling at 50°C and up to 500A with liquid cooling at 40°C on applicable configurations.
Durable construction for repeated use: 10,000+ mating cycle durability helps support repeated handling and connection cycles across public charging, fleet operations, dealer service and OEM programs.
OEM supplier discipline: Volex supports qualification driven programs with engineering depth, controlled manufacturing, technical documentation and repeatable product quality. Our adapter platforms are built for customers who need more than basic connector compatibility.
Technical clarity by configuration: Adapter selection depends on vehicle inlet, charging use case, electrical target, applicable standards, certification status and launch timing. Volex helps customers keep those variables clear before program commitment.
Built for real deployment: Volex adapter platforms are intended to support practical use across OEM programs, fleet operations, charging networks, dealer service channels and infrastructure transition programs, with exact use case fit confirmed by product configuration.
Why Volex EV Charging Adapters?
The NACS / J3400 transition requires suppliers who understand both product engineering and program execution. Volex is already trusted in demanding OEM and high reliability electronics environments, where repeatable quality, documentation discipline and manufacturing control matter.
That background is directly relevant to EV charging adapters. Customers are not only asking whether two connectors can mate. They need confidence that the selected adapter is appropriate for the vehicle inlet, charging use case, electrical target, applicable standard, certification path, launch timing and service model.
Volex supports that work with:
- OEM grade engineering and manufacturing discipline
- Configuration specific AC and DC adapter platforms across key North American charging standards
- Technical documentation to support internal review, purchasing decisions, service readiness and customer education
- Controlled manufacturing for repeatable product quality and qualification driven programs
- Practical guidance so AC and DC use cases stay clear
- Commercial support for customers managing launch timing, channel readiness and transition risk
EV Charging Adapters Applications
Volex EV charging adapters support practical deployment needs across the EV ecosystem, with exact use case fit confirmed by product configuration, including:
Vehicle OEM adapter programs
Fleet charging operations
Charging network transition support
Dealership parts and service channels
EVSE accessory integration
Public, workplace and residential AC charging support
DC fast charging interoperability programs
AC and DC charging infrastructure compatibility
Charging Standards and Compliance
Volex adapter platforms are developed around applicable North American charging standards, including SAE J3400, SAE J1772, CCS1, UL 2252, SAE J3400/1 and applicable IEC 62196 requirements.
Exact compliance, certification status and applicability must be confirmed by adapter configuration, electrical rating, use case and customer program requirements. Standards, certification status, environmental rating, current rating and availability may vary by adapter type, product revision, thermal condition and customer program requirements.
Bring Volex into the adapter strategy early. Tell us your vehicle inlet, charging use case, voltage and current target, certification needs, availability requirements and launch timing. Volex can help identify the right adapter configuration and support the technical documentation needed for your program.