American UL EV Charging Cables

Types EVE and EVJE are the thermoplastic elastomer versions of the UL 62 EV charging cable, and the letter J is the only structural difference between them: EVJE is the 300V type and EVE is the 600V type. Both use colour coded 105°C TPE insulation and a black 105°C TPE jacket over 18AWG to 6AWG fully annealed stranded copper, and both stay flexible from -50°C up to 105°C dry with a 60°C wet rating, passing the UL VW-1 vertical flame test. The TPE jacket is lighter than a PVC jacket at the same gauge, resists abrasion, oil and chemicals better, and can be bonded to the connector overmould, which is why it is the usual choice for commercial charging leads and outdoor installations.

Types EVT and EVJT are the PVC insulated members of the UL 62 EV charging cable family, and as with the elastomer pair the J marks the 300V version: EVJT is 300V and EVT is 600V. Conductor range, 3 plus ground layout, 105°C rating, 60°C wet rating and VW-1 flame performance are shared with the TPE types, while the PVC insulation and black PVC jacket put the cold limit at -40°C instead of -50°C and give a stiffer, heavier cable at the same gauge. That is the trade for cost: PVC is the economical jacket in the line and the usual specification for portable and residential charging leads that stay indoors or in a garage and are not dragged across a forecourt.