How do you confirm GB/T, CCS2 or other charging ports before importing a Chinese EV?

Updated 2026-08-20By Starvia Automotive

Short Answer

Practical steps for physically checking GB/T and CCS2: how to verify photos of the actual connector and configuration code, separate AC and DC protocol statements, and compatibility testing with local charging equipment, and how to tie the evidence to the vehicles in the batch.

The key to confirming a Chinese EV's charging port is to attach the evidence to a specific vehicle and a named person. Confirm photos of the actual connector and configuration code first, then work through separate AC and DC protocol statements and compatibility testing with local charging equipment. Ask the supplier for photos of the actual connector and the configuration code, confirm the AC and DC protocols separately, and run one physical plug-in test with destination-market equipment.

GB/T 20234 and CCS2 belong to different standard families; the check must cover both the physical connector and the communication protocol. For related procedures, see Which charging standard should buyers confirm before importing Chinese EVs?. The Chinese EV charging port decision is ultimately governed by the local rules and written confirmations in force at the time of processing.

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