BS EN 50620:2017+A1:2019

What is BS EN 50620 - Charging cables for electric vehicles about?  

BS EN 50620 specifies design, dimensions and test requirements for halogen-free cables with 

extruded insulation and sheath having a voltage rating of up to and including 450/750 V for flexible applications under severe condition for the power supply between the electricity supply point or the charging station and the electric vehicle (EV). 

The EV charging cable is intended to supply power and if needed communication to an electric vehicle. The charging cables are applicable for charging modes 1-3 of EN 61851-1. The cables in BS EN 50620 with rated voltage 300/500 V are only permitted for charging mode 1 of EN 61851-1. 

Who is BS EN 50620 - Charging cables for electric vehicles for? 

BS EN 50620 on Charging cables for electric vehicles is applicable to: 

• Electric vehicle manufacturers  
• Charging cable manufacturers and suppliers 
• EV charging stations 
• EV charger manufacturers   

Why should you use BS EN 50620 - Charging cables for electric vehicles?  

Charging is one of the most important function of an electric vehicles. The charging cables need to be durable and abuse proof.   

BS EN 50620 specifies design, dimensions and test requirements for halogen-free cables with 

extruded insulation and sheath having a voltage rating of up to and including 450/750 V. That can be used by the manufacturers to improve the quality of the cables. 

BS EN 50620 gives marking guidelines that provide manufacturers and users with the ability to trace the cable. 

What’s changed since the last update?  

BS EN 50620:2017+A1:2019 supersedes BS EN 50620:2017, which is withdrawn. 

BS EN 50620:2017+A1:2019 includes some technical changes with respect to BS EN 50620:2017. These include: 

• Added the table - Relationship between this European standard and the safety objectives of Directive 2014/35/EU [2014 OJ L96] aimed to be covered