The CHAdeMO standard for EPAC charger (Charge2Bike v1.2) was released on 1 October 2024
CHAdeMO Association’s EPAC charger standard (Charge2Bike) is a charging standard designed specifically for electrically power assisted cycles (EPACs), with a maximum output of 800W (max voltage 60V, max current 20A).
In order to meet the growing social need for EPACs, CHAdeMO Association began standardisation work in 2021, and the first EPAC charging standard v1.0 was released to association members in 2022.
Since then, the CHAdeMO EPAC Working Group has been conducting various evaluations and product development in cooperation with member companies. Based on the knowledge and experience gained in this process, the Association has made the following major revisions in v1.2.
- Battery max voltage increase to 60Vdc (previously 48Vdc),
- Connector design changes for improved safety and environmental tolerance,
- Protocol extension to support home charger applications in addition to original charging station applications,
- Easy compatibility with existing EPACs maintained through the use of ‘connection adapters.'
This revision enables compatibility with a wider range of EPACs.
The specifications are available in English only, and can be downloaded by the Regular members of the association from the members page.
