IEC 62196-3 Compliant EV Connector Pull-out Force & Locking Reliability Test Apparatus 165~750N
Product Overview
This test apparatus complies with Clause 14 of IEC 62196-3:2026 as well as Clauses 14.1.5 & 14.1.6 (Figures 13 & 14) of IEC 62196-1:2025. It is designed to verify the withdrawal force of a test plug pulled out from socket-outlets and inspect the performance of the connector’s latching mechanism.
Technical Requirements
1. Withdrawal Force
Mount interlock-equipped switched EV socket-outlets/vehicle connectors onto the test fixture specified in Figure 13 of IEC 62196‑1:2025, aligning the separation axis vertically for downward extraction of mating accessories.
The socket-outlet’s withdrawal force (including test weights) shall comply with values listed in the below Table:
| Rated Current |
Withdrawal Force (N) |
| AC: 6～40 A |
165 |
| AC: 41～80 A |
300 |
| AC: 81～150 A |
440 |
| AC: 151～250 A |
660 |
| DC: All ratings |
750 |
2. Structure Features
• Withdrawal Force Test Apparatus
The tester consists of mounting fixture, clamping assembly, main weights, auxiliary weights and test plug.
Optimized design: pull fixture replaced with counterweight; weight hook directly links to test plug, with dedicated sample clamping fixture (configuration shown in figure 1).
Figure 1
• Verification of the Latching Device:
Application Fields
• EV charging component manufacturers: R&D, incoming inspection and finished-product factory test of AC/DC EV socket-outlets, vehicle charging connectors.
• Third-party testing & certification laboratories: Pre-test before CB/UL/CE certification to verify withdrawal force and lock latching performance for charging devices.
• New energy automobile factories: Quality control for on-board vehicle charging ports.
