CCS2, GB/T, Type 2: which connector do you need in Georgia
Two connectors dominate in Georgia: CCS2 on roughly 370 stations, GB/T on roughly 350. For slow charging, Type 2 is the most common.
European car means CCS2. Chinese car means GB/T. Car imported from the US means checking for CCS1 or NACS.
Which connectors exist in Georgia
Seven different connectors appear on Georgian chargers, but in practice three decide everything.
- CCS2 on roughly 370 stations. The European fast charging standard. Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Porsche, European Tesla, and Hyundai and Kia built for Europe.
- GB/T on roughly 350 stations. The Chinese standard. BYD, Zeekr, Li Auto, NIO, Xpeng and everything else imported from China.
- Type 2 on roughly 240 stations. The European standard for slow AC charging. Almost every modern EV has it.
- CHAdeMO on just 19 stations. The older Japanese standard, mainly for the Nissan Leaf.
- Type 1 on 18 stations. The older American slow charging standard.
- NACS on 9 stations. Tesla's American connector.
- CCS1 on only 2 stations. American fast charging.
Why Georgia has so much GB/T
GB/T barely exists in Europe. In Georgia there is almost as much of it as CCS2. The reason is straightforward: a large share of the Georgian market is cars imported from China, and charger operators built for that.
In practice this is good news. Most fast chargers in Georgia carry both connectors, meaning one cabinet has a CCS2 gun and a GB/T gun. That pairing is the most common setup in our data.
If your car came from the US
This is the one case that needs real care. US specification cars use CCS1 or NACS, and Georgia has about eleven such chargers in total.
There are two ways round it. Either an adapter that converts CCS1 to CCS2, or slow charging with a Type 1 connector. Either way you will plan more than a European car owner does.
Nissan Leaf and CHAdeMO
If you drive a Leaf, note this: there are 19 CHAdeMO stations in all of Georgia and most are in Tbilisi. Check your route before driving to the regions.
How to check which you need
The simplest way is to open the charging flap and compare the shape. CCS2 has two large holes underneath the main ring, GB/T is round with seven holes. If in doubt, the car's manual states it.
The charger list shows the connectors at every station, and the app lets you filter the map by connector type.
Frequently asked questions
Which connector is most common in Georgia?
CCS2 on roughly 370 stations and GB/T on roughly 350. Most fast chargers carry both at once.
I drive a Chinese EV, will I find chargers in Georgia?
Yes. The GB/T connector is on roughly 350 stations in Georgia, almost as many as European CCS2.
What connector do I need for an American EV?
CCS1 or NACS, and Georgia has about eleven such chargers in total. You will need an adapter to CCS2, or slow charging with a Type 1 connector.
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Map and live status are in the app
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