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title: Electric vehicle conductive charging system — general requirements
ref_no: "IEC 61851-1:2017"
status: In force
effective_on: 2017-02-07
source_url: "https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/33644"
verified_at: 2026-08-19
version: 1
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# IEC 61851-1:2017 Electric vehicle conductive charging system — general requirements

| | |
|---|---|
| Effective | 2017-02-07 |
| Scope | AC and DC conductive charging equipment |
| Key requirements | Control pilot, protection requirements, communication and interfaces |
| Languages | EN / zh-CN |

## Change history

- 2017-02-07 — Third edition published (https://webstore.iec.ch/en/publication/33644)