CCSCHAdeMO

CCSCHAdeMO is an informal term used to describe the ability of charging infrastructure and electric vehicles to support both the CCS (Combined Charging System) and CHAdeMO DC fast charging standards. It does not refer to a single official standard, but rather to interoperability arrangements that allow charging stations to serve vehicles that use either CCS or CHAdeMO.

Background and context: CHAdeMO is a Japanese-origin DC fast charging standard introduced in the early 2010s, while CCS is a multi-pin standard developed to combine AC charging with DC fast charging in a single connector (CCS1 in North America and CCS2 in Europe). Over time, CCS gained broad adoption in many markets, while CHAdeMO continued to be used by a number of manufacturers and models, particularly in certain regions. The term CCSCHAdeMO reflects efforts to ensure charging networks can accommodate both protocols, often to support a diverse vehicle fleet.

How it is implemented: In practice, multi-standard charging solutions may use either two separate DC sockets on a single charger (one for CCS and one for CHAdeMO) or dual-port configurations that provide both connections. Some networks also maintain CHAdeMO support alongside CCS to serve legacy vehicles. The approach emphasizes compatibility and user choice, enabling drivers of different BEV models to access publicly available fast charging without needing adapters.

Market status and outlook: CCS has become the dominant global standard for new BEVs, particularly in Europe and North America, while CHAdeMO remains in use on older models and in some regions. Multi-standard charging continues to be deployed by networks aiming to serve a broad vehicle mix, though the pace of CHAdeMO adoption has slowed as CCS proliferates. The overall goal of CCSCHAdeMO is to improve interoperability and reduce charging barriers across diverse EV fleets.