Our flagship CCS2 charging socket and EV connector solutions are fully compliant with European IEC 62196 standards, engineered for Italy's growing DC fast-charging network and industrial EV infrastructure.
Italy is one of Europe's fastest-growing EV markets. With aggressive government incentives, EU Green Deal mandates, and a booming automotive sector anchored by brands like Ferrari, Lamborghini, Fiat, and Alfa Romeo transitioning to electrification, the demand for CCS2 charging infrastructure is accelerating at an unprecedented pace.
Italy registered over 130,000 EVs in 2023, with projections exceeding 400,000 annual sales by 2027. The national PNRR (Piano Nazionale di Ripresa e Resilienza) has allocated €740 million for EV charging infrastructure expansion across the peninsula.
Italy, aligned with EU Directive 2014/94/EU and the AFIR regulation, has adopted CCS2 (Combined Charging System Type 2) as the mandatory DC fast-charging standard. All new public charging stations must be CCS2 compatible, creating massive supply chain demand.
Major Italian logistics companies including GLS Italy, BRT, and SDA Express are electrifying their fleets, requiring high-capacity CCS2 depot charging solutions. Industrial parks in Turin, Milan, and Bologna are installing CCS2 infrastructure for fleet management.
Italy's Autostrade network is deploying CCS2 fast chargers (150–350 kW) along the A1 (Milan–Naples), A4 (Turin–Venice), and coastal routes. Tourism-heavy regions like Tuscany, the Amalfi Coast, and Sicily are prioritizing CCS2 installations to support EV tourism.
Rome, Milan, and Florence are integrating CCS2 charging sockets into smart city infrastructure — embedded in street lighting poles, parking meters, and municipal garages. Milan's "Piano Aria Clima" targets 10,000 new EV charging points by 2025.
Italian energy companies Enel X, A2A, and ENI are deploying Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) systems using CCS2 bidirectional sockets, turning EV fleets into distributed energy storage assets — a growing trend in northern Italian industrial zones.
Our CCS2 charging sockets are engineered to exceed European standards, delivering unmatched reliability in Italy's diverse deployment environments — from alpine highways to Mediterranean coastal charging hubs.
Full compliance with IEC 62196-3 CCS2 standard, CE marked, and TÜV certified — meeting all Italian and EU regulatory requirements for public and private charging installations.
Supporting current ratings from 10A to 250A, our CCS2 sockets handle DC power levels up to 350 kW — compatible with Italy's latest ultra-fast charging corridors and fleet depot systems.
IP67-rated protection ensures reliable operation in Italy's varied climate — from humid coastal environments to cold Alpine winters and the intense summer heat of southern Italy.
Integrated electronic locking mechanism prevents accidental disconnection during high-power DC charging sessions, meeting the safety requirements of Italian grid operators and insurers.
Engineered for commercial durability with 10,000+ mating cycle lifespan — ideal for high-throughput Italian highway charging stations and commercial fleet operations.
Custom branding, cable length, and connector configuration available for Italian EV charging equipment manufacturers, CPOs, and automotive OEMs requiring localized solutions.
The Italian EV charging sector is undergoing a structural transformation driven by EU policy, private investment, and consumer adoption. Understanding these trends is essential for CCS2 socket suppliers targeting the Italian market.
Italy's public charging network grew by 47% in 2023, reaching over 52,000 charging points. The EU's AFIR regulation mandates fast-charging stations every 60 km on the TEN-T core network by 2025, with CCS2 as the required standard — creating urgent demand for high-quality CCS2 sockets and connectors across the entire supply chain.
Italian corporations face EU fleet CO₂ mandates, driving rapid electrification of commercial vehicles. Companies like Poste Italiane (with 40,000+ vehicles), Telecom Italia, and major retailers are deploying CCS2 depot charging systems, creating large-volume, recurring demand for reliable CCS2 socket hardware.
Italy's grid operator Terna is piloting V2G programs in Lombardy and Piedmont, requiring CCS2 sockets with bidirectional power flow capability. This emerging technology is expected to become mainstream by 2026, requiring next-generation CCS2 socket designs with enhanced thermal management.
Italian procurement regulations increasingly require RoHS-compliant, recyclable components. Sanco's CCS2 sockets use halogen-free materials and are manufactured under ISO 14001 environmental management standards, aligning with Italy's Circular Economy Action Plan and green public procurement requirements.
Italian CPOs (Charge Point Operators) like Enel X Way, Be Charge, and Ionity Italy are deploying smart charging infrastructure requiring CCS2 sockets with embedded temperature sensors and communication interfaces compatible with OCPP 2.0.1 and ISO 15118 Plug & Charge protocols.
Italian shopping centers, hotels, and residential complexes are mandated by the 2023 Building Renovation Wave directive to install EV charging infrastructure. This creates demand for aesthetically integrated CCS2 socket solutions for indoor and outdoor architectural installations across Italy's premium real estate sector.
Sanco has supplied CCS2 charging components to European charging infrastructure projects across 25+ countries. With dedicated technical support for Italian regulatory compliance, custom OEM/ODM capabilities, and competitive lead times, we are the preferred manufacturing partner for Italian EV charging equipment brands, CPOs, and automotive suppliers seeking reliable CCS2 socket solutions at scale.
With 2700 employees, 4 factories, 200+ R&D engineers, Sanco is a national high-tech enterprise that integrates R&D design, manufacturing, sales service, and after-sales support for connectivity system products, dedicated to becoming a leader in the field of connection technologies and products.
We specialize in the R&D and manufacturing of electrical connection systems for automotive, rail transit, industrial, communication, and energy storage applications, such as: high-voltage connectors, MSDs, laminated busbars, injection-molded busbars, signal connectors, rectangular and circular connectors, CCS, and various precision components.



We specialize in the development and manufacture of electrical connection systems for automotive, rail transportation, industry, communications, and energy storage — serving Italy's complete EV value chain.
From initial consultation to mass production, our streamlined 8-step OEM/ODM process ensures Italian clients receive custom CCS2 charging socket solutions that meet local regulatory and technical requirements on time.

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With four production bases spanning 270,000 m² and equipped with world-class precision machining systems, we've established industry-leading manufacturing capabilities that form the solid foundation for exceptional CCS2 product quality supplied to Italy and Europe.
Beyond CCS2, our comprehensive EV charging connector range covers all major standards deployed in Italy and Europe — from AC Type 2 to DC fast charging, supporting every segment of Italy's EV charging ecosystem.