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    Type Alias PlugType

    PlugType: typeof plugTypes[number]

    Standard plug/connector type for electric vehicle charging.

    Defines the physical connector type used for charging, which must match the vehicle's charging port. Different regions and manufacturers use different standards.

    Common standards include:

    • IEC 62196 Types: European and international standards (Type 1, Type 2, Type 3)
    • CHAdeMO: Japanese DC fast charging standard
    • CCS (Combo): Combined charging system (AC + DC)
    • Tesla_Connector: Tesla proprietary connector
    • SAE_J1772: North American standard for AC charging
    • China_GB: Chinese national standard
    • NEMA: North American standard household outlets

    Different vehicles support different plug types, and charging stations may have multiple connector types available.

    // Common connector types
    const type2: PlugType = 'IEC_62196_Type_2_Connector_Cable_Attached'; // Common in Europe
    const chademo: PlugType = 'CHAdeMO'; // Japanese standard
    const ccs: PlugType = 'Combo_to_IEC_62196_Type_2_Base'; // CCS Combo 2
    const tesla: PlugType = 'Tesla_Connector'; // Tesla vehicles