What is the typical charging current for a single-phase domestic 7kW Type 2 charge point?

A single-phase 7kW charge point draws around 32A at 230V (230V × 32A ≈ 7.36kW), the most common domestic AC rating.

What is the typical minimum power rating used to classify a charger as rapid DC?

Rapid DC chargers typically start at 50kW, with ultra-rapid units delivering 150kW to 350kW or more.

What is the function of the Control Pilot (CP) conductor in a Type 2 charging system?

The Control Pilot uses a PWM signal to communicate the available current and manage the safe start, control and stop of charging between the EVSE and the vehicle.

Measurement of the battery pack temperature during charging

Communication and charge control between vehicle and EVSE

Overcurrent protection of the vehicle charging cable

Detection of earth fault current at the vehicle inlet

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EVSE Types — EV Charging Installation Practice

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Questions: 23
Time limit: 35 min
Pass mark: 70% · 17/23
Question bank: 23

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Sample questions

01What is the typical charging current for a single-phase domestic 7kW Type 2 charge point?
- A16A
- B32A
- C125A
- D63A
Why: A single-phase 7kW charge point draws around 32A at 230V (230V × 32A ≈ 7.36kW), the most common domestic AC rating.
02What is the typical minimum power rating used to classify a charger as rapid DC?
- A50kW
- B7kW
- C22kW
- D3.6kW
Why: Rapid DC chargers typically start at 50kW, with ultra-rapid units delivering 150kW to 350kW or more.
03What is the function of the Control Pilot (CP) conductor in a Type 2 charging system?
- AMeasurement of the battery pack temperature during charging
- BOvercurrent protection of the vehicle charging cable
- CDetection of earth fault current at the vehicle inlet
- DCommunication and charge control between vehicle and EVSE
Why: The Control Pilot uses a PWM signal to communicate the available current and manage the safe start, control and stop of charging between the EVSE and the vehicle.

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