Questions about the CHAdeMO adapter

There are 4 easy steps to start the charging process with the CHAdeMO Adapter. First insert the adapter into the CHAdeMO socket, then connect the CCS2 charging gun. After that you need to start the charging process (either by an app or RFID card). Lastly, you need to hold the power button on the adapter for 3 seconds, this initiates the handshake process.

This is our most innovative device which enables CCS2 charging on CHAdeMO vehicles. There is a very compact battery-powered "computer" inside which is responsible for the transmission of signals between the CCS2 and CHAdeMO protocols. You need to charge the device the first time before using it.

No this is a DC adapter, therefore AC charging is not possible.

If you are not planning on using an adapter, charging at a CHAdeMO station is pretty straightforward. You need to find a working CHAdeMO station (they are not plenty), connect your vehicle, and start the charging process. That's all.

The majority of the Japan-made electric cars use CHAdeMO charging. This includes the: Nissan Leaf, Kia Soul EV, Nissan ENV200, Mitsubishi iMiev, Peugeot ION, Citroen C-Zero, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

All 3 components in the charging process (EV, adapter, charger) have protections that make the charging process completely safe. The CHAdeMO protocol communicates between the vehicle and the adapter. In case there is a fault the charging process will be terminated.

The adapter is technically capable of transmitting 200 kW. We are not aware of CHAdeMO vehicles that can take that much power but the maximum we have seen so far is 75 kW on a Nissan Leaf e+ (62 kWh).

This is a DC fast charger that uses the CHAdeMO charging standard. Usually, these wallboxes are around 20 kW and are placed near shopping centers, retail parks, and parking areas. ABB is one manufacturer which uses such DC wallboxes.

Not really, the adapter is a separate device from the charger. The CHAdeMO adapter works in accordance with the CCS2 fast charger in order to deliver power to the vehicle.

The emulation of a CHAdeMO charger is not an easy task. This adapter has been developed for over a year with a very high R&D cost. The adapter uses high voltage and high current materials of the highest quality to ensure its safety and functionality. They also add up to the cost.

Yes, it has passed CE certification. The certificate is the last product photo of the listing. Feel free to check it.

The short answer is no as most vehicles cannot receive 200 kW. If the charger is powerful enough and your vehicle can allow such power into the battery, then you will be able to charge with 200 kW. Your car will charge at the lowest power that one of the three charging components allows. If you are charging a Nissan Leaf 40 kWh battery at a 120-kW station with a 200 kW adapter, you will receive around 47 kW of maximum power as this is the charging limit of the vehicle. The vehicle's BMS (battery management system) regulates the power it is safe to accept.

This is based on the CCS protocol DIN70121

First, carefully read the instructions. You should also charge the adapter for at least 10 hours before the first use.

1. Plug the adapter into the CHAdeMO socket

2. Plug the CCS charging gun into the adapter

3. Authenticate the charging process (RFID card or app)

4. Hold the power button on the adapter for 5 seconds to initiate the handshake process.

Please contact us at support@evniculus.eu so we can give you detailed debug instructions. You will need your debug cable and a laptop in order to extract the log files from the failing charger.