SAE J3068
| SAE J3068 | |
|---|---|
| SAE International Recommended Practice, Electric Vehicle Power Transfer System Using a Three-Phase Capable Coupler | |
SAE J3068 DC connector (left) termed "J3068 DC8 No AC" and SAE J3068 AC connector (right) termed "J3068 AC6" | |
| Abbreviation | J3068 |
| Status | Published |
| First published | April 24, 2018 |
| Latest version | Sep 29, 2024 |
| Committee | Truck and Bus Electrical Systems Committee |
| Website | J3068_202409 |
SAE J3068 "Electric Vehicle Power Transfer System Using a Three-Phase Capable Coupler" is a North American recommended practice published and maintained by SAE International. J3068 defines electrical connectors and a control protocol for charging electric vehicles. It has the formal title "SAE International Recommended Practice J3068". J3068 defines a system for conductive power transfer to an electric vehicle using a coupler capable of transferring single-phase and three-phase AC power as well as DC power, and defines a digital communication protocol for control. J3068 also specifies requirements for the vehicle inlet, supply equipment connector, mating housings and contacts.