How to use GBT to CCS2 Charging Adapter ?

How to use GBT to CCS2 Charging Adapter ?

A GBT → CCS2 charging adapter is used when:

You have a car with a CCS2 inlet (common in Europe, Middle East, Australia).
You want to charge it at a Chinese-standard DC charger (GBT plug).

1.What It Does

Converts the GBT DC plug (from the Chinese charger) into a CCS2 DC plug that fits your car.
Translates the communication protocol (GBT ↔ CCS2) so that the charger and car can handshake properly.

2. Steps to Use

Check Compatibility
Your EV must have a CCS2 inlet.
The adapter must be rated for the charger’s power (many GBT chargers in China reach 750–1000V and up to 600A).
Make sure the adapter supports protocol conversion, not just mechanical connection.

Connect Adapter to GBT Charger

Insert the GBT plug from the charger into the adapter.
Ensure it locks in place.
Connect Adapter to Your EV
Insert the CCS2 side of the adapter into your EV’s charging inlet.
The adapter will handle the CCS2 communication side.

Start Charging

Use the Chinese charger’s screen, RFID card, or app to begin the session.
The adapter will handshake between the GBT charger and your CCS2 car.

Monitor Charging

Charging status will display both on the charger screen and in your EV dashboard.
If handshake fails, stop and reconnect.

Stop Charging

End the session from the charger’s interface.
Wait until the charger cuts power before disconnecting.

 3. Safety & Limitations

Many adapters limit power (e.g., 60–120 kW), even if the charger supports 300+ kW.
Ultra-fast liquid-cooled GBT guns (600A+) often cannot be adapted to CCS2 due to cooling and safety differences.
Quality matters: a low-cost adapter may overheat or fail handshake.
Adapters are mostly one-way — GBT → CCS2 is less common than CCS2 → GBT, so availability is limited.

There seems to be a misunderstanding in the question. A “GBT to CCS2″ charging adapter would be used to charge a CCS2-equipped car at a GBT charging station. This is the opposite of the more common “CCS2 to GBT” adapter, which allows a GBT-equipped car to charge at a CCS2 station.

Given that the user likely has a GBT-equipped car and wants to charge it in a region with CCS2 infrastructure (like Europe or Australia), the original answer is likely what they were looking for. The common product is a CCS2 to GBT adapter.

However, if you do have a GBT to CCS2 adapter (for charging a CCS2 car at a GBT station), here are the general steps. Please note that these adapters are rare and the process is the reverse of the more common type. Always consult the specific user manual for your adapter and vehicle.

How to use a GBT to CCS2 Charging Adapter
This adapter is for a very specific scenario: an EV with a CCS2 charging port that needs to charge at a GBT DC fast-charging station (primarily found in China).

Why Users Need GBT → CCS2 Adapter

Driving a CCS2 EV in China

Most foreign EVs (Tesla EU imports, Porsche, BMW, Mercedes, VW, Hyundai, Kia, etc.) sold outside China use the CCS2 charging standard.
But in mainland China, almost all public DC fast chargers use the GBT standard.
Without an adapter, your CCS2 car can’t physically or electronically connect to Chinese chargers.

Temporary Stay or Import EV

Expats, diplomats, or business travelers who bring their CCS2 EV into China need a way to charge locally.
An adapter allows them to use Chinese GBT fast-charging networks.
Fleet / Logistics Operations
Some logistics or testing companies import CCS2-standard EVs for R&D, trials, or demonstration in China.
They use adapters to avoid building dedicated CCS2 chargers.

Which car use gbt to ccs 2 adapter ?

Cars that would need a GBT → CCS2 adapter are foreign EVs (built for Europe, Middle East, Australia, etc.) that have a CCS2 inlet, but are being used in China, where the public DC charging standard is GBT.

Examples of EVs That Use GBT → CCS2 Adapters in China