Car charging in Switzerland

It involves the direct connection of the vehicle to the electrical network, with the car being connected to a normal 16 A alternating current socket, with power up to 7 kW and a voltage of 230 V.
In these cases, a Shuko socket is used to connect the vehicle, usually scooters and electric bicycles; however, it is also possible to use a 32 A, 230 V Type 1 industrial socket;

Unlike Mode 1 charging, this second mode involves the use of a control unit that is placed between the vehicle and the electrical grid. This system, often called a “mobile charger”, does not require the use of fixed structures such as wall boxes, making it a versatile and portable solution for charging electric vehicles. Depending on the type of system, 16 A domestic sockets (e.g. Schuko socket) or 32 A industrial sockets are used, benefiting from safer charging thanks to the presence of the PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) system on the power cable, with a maximum power of up to 22 kW;

These are fixed columns or wall boxes, alternating current charging infrastructures equipped with control units and protection systems. This mode is compatible with Type 2 or 3 connectors, with the possibility of slowly charging at 16 A or more quickly at 63 A and 400 V depending on the device used. They can be public or private charging stations, fixed or portable, with power up to 22 kW;