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Schuko, Blue CEE and Red CEE Plugs: What Is the Difference?

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Schuko, blue CEE and red CEE plugs connect a charger to different types of power outlets. Before choosing a dé charger, check the outlet type, voltage, current and number of phases. Do not choose from the plug colour alone.

Connection path from the power outlet through the charger to a vehicle's Type 2 charging port
The Schuko or CEE plug connects to the power outlet. The Type 2 connector connects to the vehicle.

Compare the three plug types

The table below uses confirmed dé European portable charger versions as examples. It does not mean that every plug of the same colour has the same current or charging power.

Input plug Confirmed dé product example Power specification in its manual
Schuko 3.7 kW Portable EV Charger 230 V AC, up to 16 A and 3.7 kW
Blue CEE 7 kW Portable EV Charger with 32 A CEE plug 230 V AC, up to 32 A and 7.36 kW
Red CEE 11 kW Portable EV Charger with 16 A CEE plug Maximum 11 kW at 400 V and 16 A
Comparison of Schuko, CEE, Type 2 and CCS charging connections
Identify the power-input plug separately from the connector used at the vehicle.

Find the matching dé charger version

After confirming the available outlet, compare the input specifications on the relevant product page:

For specifications that apply to a particular portable model, refer to the Portable AC Charger user manuals.