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SAE J 1772, also known as IEC Type 1 (IEC 62196 Type 1) or J plug, is the electrical connector standard for electric vehicles in North America. It is maintained by the International Society of Automotive Engineers. The official name is SAE Surface Vehicle Recommended Practice J1772, SAE Electric Vehicle Conductive Charge Coupler. These include the physical characteristics, electronic characteristics, communication protocols and performance requirements of the electric vehicle conductive charging system and the vehicle-side coupler. Its purpose is to define a general electric vehicle conductive charging system architecture, including general requirements for vehicle sockets and mating connectors, performance requirements and size requirements.