Almost every electric car sold in Europe charges on Type 2 (AC) or CCS (DC) — and easyCharging works with all of them. Instantly see which chargers match your vehicle, filter by connector, and access over 900,000 compatible points across 35 countries.
In almost every case, yes — fast charging made simple in one app.
Thanks to common European standards, nearly every electric car on the road shares the same two connectors, so you don't have to worry about whether a station will fit your vehicle. Below, we explain the plug types, show how the major manufacturers charge, and answer the questions drivers ask most often — whatever you drive, easyCharging helps you find compatible charging points across Europe with one app and one free RFID card.
Type 2 (Mennekes) is the European AC charging standard and the most common plug for everyday charging. Supports single-phase and three-phase power, making it ideal for home, workplace, and public AC stations. Reliable, universal, and built into nearly all modern EVs.
CCS combines AC and DC charging in a single connector, enabling both slow charging and ultra-fast DC charging. The most widely adopted fast-charging standard in Europe, compatible with almost all new EV models.
CHAdeMO is a proven DC fast-charging standard used by brands such as Nissan and Mitsubishi. Although less common today, easyCharging helps you locate compatible CHAdeMO points quickly and reliably for long trips.
Not sure which plug your car uses? It’s shown on your charge port and in the easyCharging app.
Nearly every electric car on European roads uses Type 2 for AC and CCS for DC charging — so easyCharging works with them all. Here’s how the major brands charge.
Audi's e-tron range, including the Q6 e-tron on the new PPE platform, charges on Type 2 for AC and CCS for DC. Newer models use an 800V architecture for ultra-rapid DC charging on longer trips.
BMW's i-series charges on Type 2 and CCS across the lineup. The latest Neue Klasse models move to an 800V system for faster DC charging and more range between stops.
BYD's EVs, including the Dolphin and Atto 3, use the European standard — Type 2 for AC and CCS for DC rapid charging. No adapter is needed at public stations.
Citroën's electric range — the ë-C3, ë-C4 and compact Ami — charges on Type 2 and CCS. Designed for easy everyday city and public charging.
Cupra's Born and Tavascan share the Volkswagen Group MEB platform, charging on Type 2 for AC and CCS for DC. Widely compatible across European rapid-charging networks.
The Dacia Spring is an affordable city EV that charges on Type 2 for AC and CCS for DC. Compact and simple, it works at standard public chargers everywhere.
Fiat's 500e and Grande Panda are compact city EVs charging on Type 2 and CCS. Ideal for urban AC charging, with DC rapid charging when you travel.
Ford's electric range — Mustang Mach-E, Explorer and Capri — charges on Type 2 and CCS. Built for both everyday AC charging and rapid DC top-ups on the road.
Genesis builds its luxury EVs, such as the GV60, on the 800V E-GMP platform, charging on Type 2 and CCS. The high-voltage architecture enables very fast DC charging.
Hyundai's IONIQ range uses the 800V E-GMP platform with Type 2 and CCS connectors — one of the fastest-charging systems available, ideal for long-distance driving.
The Jaguar I-PACE and Jaguar's new electric models charge on Type 2 for AC and CCS for DC. Standard European connectors mean no adapter at public points.
Kia's EV6 and EV9 share Hyundai's 800V E-GMP platform, charging on Type 2 and CCS. Ultra-rapid DC charging makes long trips quick and predictable.
Mazda's MX-30 and new electric models charge on Type 2 for AC and CCS for DC — the standard connectors used across Europe.
Mercedes' EQ range and new electric models charge on Type 2 and CCS. Newer models adopt an 800V architecture for faster DC charging.
MG's popular-value EVs, including the MG4, charge on Type 2 for AC and CCS for DC. Standard connectors keep them compatible with public networks across Europe.
The Mini Cooper Electric and Aceman charge on Type 2 and CCS. Compact EVs designed for easy city AC charging and DC top-ups when needed.
Newer Nissans like the Ariya use Type 2 and CCS, while the older LEAF uses Type 2 for AC and CHAdeMO for DC. easyCharging helps you find the right connector either way.
Opel's Corsa, Mokka and Astra Electric charge on Type 2 and CCS. Practical EVs built for everyday AC charging and rapid DC when you travel.
Peugeot's e-208, e-2008 and e-3008 charge on Type 2 for AC and CCS for DC. Standard European connectors across the electric range.
Polestar 2, 3 and 4 charge on Type 2 for AC and CCS for DC. Newer models use a higher-voltage architecture for faster DC charging.
The Porsche Taycan and Macan Electric use an 800V architecture with Type 2 and CCS connectors — among the fastest DC charging available.
Renault's Megane, Scenic and R5 E-Tech charge on Type 2 and CCS. Designed for easy city AC charging, with DC rapid charging on longer journeys.
Škoda's Enyaq and Elroq use the MEB platform, charging on Type 2 and CCS. Spacious, practical EVs compatible with public networks across Europe.
Smart's #1 and #3 charge on Type 2 for AC and CCS for DC. Compact EVs that work at standard public chargers across the continent.
Teslas sold in Europe — the Model 3, Y, S and X — use CCS natively, charging at public CCS points and at Tesla Superchargers open to other EVs. No adapter required.
Toyota's bZ4X and electric range charge on Type 2 for AC and CCS for DC, the European standards. Compatible with public networks across the continent.
Volkswagen's ID. family uses the MEB platform, charging on Type 2 for AC and CCS for DC. One of Europe's most common EV platforms, widely supported everywhere.
Volvo's EX and EC range charges on Type 2 and CCS, with newer models adopting an 800V architecture for faster DC charging.
Drive something not listed? If it’s an EV with a Type 2 or CCS port — which is almost every model in Europe — easyCharging works with it.
easyCharging makes compatibility effortless. Filter the map to see only the stations that fit your car, then start and pay in a few taps — at home or anywhere across Europe.
Charging an electric car on Europe's public fast-charging networks costs roughly €0.38 to €0.82 per kWh in 2026 — and the gap between countries is wider than most drivers expect. This guide breaks down what you actually pay per kWh across Europe, why AC and DC prices differ, and how to check the real price before you plug in.
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