The global shift toward EV (electric vehicles) adoption is accelerating rapidly, and many countries are making plans to establish infrastructure for fast charging. JAE has been developing the KW Series for EV charging infrastructure since 2010, when EVs started to gain popularity, and has continued to bring connectors compliant with various standards, including the CHAdeMO*2 standard, to market. In order to respond to the demands of the global market, we have released the KW11 Series connectors to support CCS Type-1 fast EV charging infrastructure.

From a safety perspective, the KW11 Series connectors have acquired UL*3 recognition. Additionally, the latch used to keep the connector engaged with the inlet on the EV side, is reinforced with a metal core to prevent damage to the latch, which is a common failure point in the field. The connector body has a double insulation structure that provides waterproof protection of live components within the connector, so that even if there is ingress of water due to damage to the exterior, short circuits (shorts) are prevented. In this and other ways, we create specifications that reflect our company’s unique know-how while accommodating the needs of the EV charging infrastructure market through the proven performance of our KW series products.