UL 2202 PDF

Standard for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging System Equipment

UL 2202 – Standard for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging System Equipment

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Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging System Equipment

UL 2202

1 Scope

1.1 These requirements cover conductive and inductive charging system equipment intended to be supplied by a branch circuit of 600 volts or less for recharging the storage batteries in over-the-road electric vehicles (EV). The equipment is located on- or off-board the vehicle. Off-board equipment may be considered for indoor use only. The equipment is intended to be installed in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.

1.2 For the purposes of this standard, the term “electric vehicle”, designated throughout by the initials “EV”, is considered to cover electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, and plug-in versions of these vehicles.

1.3 Electric vehicle charging system equipment that is not a complete assembly and depends upon installation in an end product for compliance with the requirements in this standard is investigated under the requirements of this standard and the standard for the end product.

1.4 These requirements do not cover battery chargers covered by the Standard for Battery Chargers for Charging Engine-Starter Batteries, UL 1236, or the Standard for Industrial Battery Chargers, UL 1564.

1.5 The requirements for devices or systems intended to reduce the risk of electric shock to the user in grounded or isolated circuits for charging electric vehicles are covered in the Standard for Personnel Protection Systems for Electric Vehicle (EV) Supply Circuits; Part 1: General Requirements, UL 2231-1, and the Standard for Personnel Protection Systems for Electric Vehicle (EV) Supply Circuits; Part 2: Particular Requirements for Protective Devices for Use in Charging Systems, UL 2231-2.

1.6 The requirements in clauses 2 – 84 apply directly to off board charging equipment. Supplement SA applies directly to on board charging equipment.

1.6 added April 22, 2011