How to Choose the Correct Plug for Single-Phase or Three-Phase Power

Choose the input plug only after confirming your home’s power supply and the available outlet. For the confirmed dé European portable charger versions, single-phase examples include Schuko and blue CEE inputs, while the confirmed 11 kW three-phase example uses a red CEE input. The plug shape, voltage, current and number of phases must all match.

If you do not yet know the number of phases available at your property, first follow How to Check Whether Your Home Has Single-Phase or Three-Phase Power.

Match all four input details

Do not select a charger from its power rating or plug colour alone. Check these four details:

1. Plug type: Schuko, blue CEE or red CEE.
2. Voltage: compare the outlet supply with the voltage stated in the charger manual.
3. Current: check whether the CEE connection is rated for 16 A or 32 A.
4. Number of phases: confirm whether both the power supply and charger version are single-phase or three-phase.

Choose the plug step by step

1. Confirm the number of phases

Check your electricity bill, supply contract, meter information or electrical documents. If the information is unclear, contact your electricity supplier or a qualified electrical professional.

2. Identify the available outlet

Look at the outlet without removing its cover. Identify whether it is Schuko, blue CEE or red CEE.

If you are unfamiliar with these connections, compare them in Schuko, Blue CEE and Red CEE Plugs: What Is the Difference?.

3. Read the visible electrical markings

Look for the voltage and current marked on the outside of the outlet or in its electrical documentation. For a CEE outlet, check whether it is marked 16 A or 32 A.

4. Check the exact charger version

Compare the outlet information with the charger’s product page, product label and user manual. The plug type, voltage, current and number of phases must refer to the exact version you plan to use.

Use the Portable AC Charger user manuals to confirm the specifications for a portable model.

5. Stop if any detail does not match

Do not connect or order the charger if:

• The plug and outlet have different shapes.
• The voltage or number of phases does not match.
• You cannot confirm whether the CEE connection is 16 A or 32 A.
• The product page and manual appear to describe different versions.
• You cannot tell whether the product has a CEE input, another input plug or a hardwired connection.

Warning: Do not open the outlet or distribution board, touch the wiring or replace the charger’s input plug yourself.

Find the appropriate product version

After confirming the outlet type and electrical supply, you can compare the available versions in the following collections:

• View dé portable chargers.
• View dé AC Wallboxes.

The following table applies only to the European portable charger versions identified below.

Before ordering, check the complete input specification on the individual product page. If you still cannot confirm a match, prepare photos of the outlet and its visible markings, together with the charger product link, and ask your electricity supplier, a qualified electrical professional or dé support for assistance.