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1.1 These requirements apply to DC conductive charging equipment intended to be supplied with a maximum input voltage of 1000 V ac or 1500 V dc, for recharging the propulsion batteries in over-the-road electric vehicles (EV). Equipment is intended to be installed in accordance with the Installation Codes in Annex A, Ref. No. 1. DC charging equipment, either standalone chargers or dispensers, with internal batteries exceeding 100 Wh and less than 20kWh serving as energy storage also is intended to be installed in accordance with the installation requirements in Annex A, Ref. No. AA. DC charging equipment with separable enclosures with internal batteries not in a standalone charger or charging dispenser shall be dual listed with the enclosures containing internal batteries also listed under UL 9540. DC charging equipment for EV installations are intended for either:

a) Dry location only, or

b) Dry, wet, and damp location.

1.2 The output of the DC charging equipment for EV covered by this standard does not exceed 1500 V dc.

1.3 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.

1.4 DC charging equipment for EV 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.

1.5 These requirements do not cover battery chargers covered by Annex A, Ref. Nos. 2 and 3.

1.6 These requirements do not cover on-board chargers.

1.7 These requirements do not cover electric vehicle supply equipment covered by Annex A, Ref. No. 4.

1.8 These requirements do not cover DC charging equipment for EV intended to be used in hazardous locations, such as near fuel dispensing stations.

1.9 These requirements do not apply to cover bi-directional charging equipment, or unidirectional power export equipment, covered by Annex A, Ref. No. 73B.

1.1 This Standard applies to conductive electric vehicle (EV) supply equipment with a primary source voltage of 1000 V ac or less, with a frequency of 50 or 60 Hz, and intended to provide ac power to an electric vehicle with an on-board charging unit. This Standard covers electric vehicle supply equipment intended for use where ventilation is not required.

1.2 With reference to 1.1, the following list of examples of electric vehicle supply equipment are included in this Standard:

a) EV Cord Sets – Rated 125 Vac maximum, 16 A maximum, intended for indoor and outdoor use;

b) Fastened in place EV Charging Stations – Rated 250 Vac maximum, 40 A maximum, intended for indoor or outdoor use;

c) Fixed in place EV Charging Stations – Rated 1000 Vac maximum, intended for indoor or indoor/outdoor use; and

d) Fixed in place EV Power Outlet – Rated 1000 Vac maximum, intended for indoor or indoor/outdoor use.

For Mexico, use 127 Vac where 120 or 125 Vac is referenced in this Standard. In Canada and the United States, this does not apply.

1.3 The products covered by this Standard are intended for use in accordance with the Installation Codes in Annex A, Ref. No. 1.

1.4 This Standard does not cover cord sets or power supply cords for applications other than EV charging cord sets. For cord sets and power supply cords not covered by this Standard, refer to Annex A, Ref. No. 2 and No. 3.

1.5 With reference to 1.2, this Standard does not cover electric vehicle charging equipment. For EV charging equipment not covered by this Standard, refer to Annex A, Ref. No. 4.

1.6 This Standard does not cover electric vehicle connectors. For electric vehicle connectors not covered by this Standard, refer to Annex A, Ref. No. 5.

1.7 This Standard does not cover regular-use power outlets. For regular-use power outlets not covered by this Standard, refer to Annex A, Ref. No. 6.

1.8 This Standard does not cover equipment intended for wireless power transfer, which may also be designated as wireless charging, inductive charging, magnetic resonance charging, or any other similar designation indicating the transfer of power from the EVSE to the vehicle through other than a conductive connection.

1.9 This standard does not cover electric vehicle export equipment, allowing bi-directional current flow from the vehicle to off board loads. For electric vehicle power export equipment, refer to Annex A, Ref. No. 75.