EV Charging industry shifts as Europe embraces Combo Charging System (CCS) Standard, diminishing the significance of CHAdeMO
In the early days of electric vehicles (EVs) in Europe, CHAdeMO, a charging standard launched in 2010, gained traction due to its compatibility with early Japanese EVs like the Nissan Leaf and Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. However, its future in Europe's EV charging networks looks uncertain.
CHAdeMO, which enables EVs to charge up to 80% in about 30 minutes, once held a significant position in Europe's charging infrastructure. Today, it represents less than 30% of all fast-charging points, with charging points seeing up to 85% less activity compared to CCS-equipped points.
The rise of CCS, another charging standard, has been a major factor in CHAdeMO's decline. CCS is now the preferred choice for most new EV models, contributing to the low demand for CHAdeMO. In 2021, France updated its requirements for high-power charging stations, dropping the obligation to include CHAdeMO, and Electrify America has ceased installing CHAdeMO connectors at new sites in the United States.
The situation is similar in countries like France and Germany, where providers are focusing on CCS-only setups. In contrast, some companies and operators in Europe, such as Allego and the ChargeOne network, still install CHAdeMO fast-charging stations. Allego offers some CHAdeMO connectors alongside CCS and Type 2, while ChargeOne maintains a small number of CHAdeMO ports among their charging points.
Despite its dwindling presence in Europe, CHAdeMO's charging capacity is impressive. Its current capacity is up to 400 kW, with future versions aiming for 900 kW. Additionally, CHAdeMO's compatibility with vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology remains a key strength, particularly for applications where cars can return energy to the grid.
Notably, Nissan, a longtime advocate of CHAdeMO, has adopted CCS for its newer vehicles like the Ariya to better meet European drivers' needs. The name CHAdeMO, which loosely translates to "let's have a cup of tea while charging," might soon become a relic of the past in Europe's EV charging landscape.
However, adapters now allow CHAdeMO vehicles to use other fast-charging options, offering a glimmer of hope for the standard's future. Data from Gireve's roaming platform shows a marked slowdown in the growth of CHAdeMO connectors, suggesting that while the standard may not disappear entirely, its influence will likely continue to wane in the coming years.
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