IEC 62196 compliant, engineered for Norway's cold-climate EV infrastructure — from home charging to commercial fleet solutions.
Norway stands as the global frontrunner in electric vehicle adoption. With over 90% of new car sales being electric in recent years, Norway has firmly established itself as the benchmark for EV infrastructure worldwide. The country's aggressive green energy policies, generous tax incentives, and a well-developed charging network have driven unprecedented EV penetration across both urban and rural regions.
The Type 2 charging cable (IEC 62196-2) is the dominant standard across Norway and the entire European Union. Every public AC charging station, workplace charger, and residential wallbox in Norway uses the Type 2 interface — making it the most critical component in the Norwegian EV ecosystem.
As the demand for high-quality, durable, and cold-weather-resistant Type 2 charging cables surges, Norwegian EV operators, fleet managers, and charging network providers are seeking reliable manufacturing partners who can deliver consistent quality at scale.
Norway's extreme climate — with temperatures dropping well below -20°C in northern regions like Tromsø and Finnmark — demands charging cables that go beyond standard specifications. Our Type 2 cables use specially formulated TPU jacket materials that remain flexible at sub-zero temperatures, ensuring reliable performance year-round. Combined with IP55+ rated connectors and reinforced strain relief, our cables are engineered to survive the harshest Scandinavian conditions while meeting all IEC 62196 and CE certification requirements.
Key developments shaping the future of EV charging infrastructure across Norway and Scandinavia.
Norway's commercial fleet electrification is accelerating. Major logistics companies including PostNord, Bring, and Posten Norge are transitioning to all-electric fleets, creating massive demand for high-cycle, industrial-grade Type 2 charging cables rated for 10,000+ mating cycles.
New Norwegian building regulations (TEK17) now mandate EV charging readiness in all new residential developments. This has triggered a surge in demand for Mode 3 Type 2 cables for home wallboxes — particularly 7.4kW single-phase and 11kW three-phase variants.
Statens vegvesen (Norwegian Public Roads Administration) is expanding fast-charging hubs along all major E-roads and national highways. Each hub requires hundreds of Type 2 tethered cables, driving B2B procurement at scale from certified manufacturers.
Norwegian ports and industrial zones are deploying heavy-duty EV charging for trucks, reach stackers, and port equipment. Robust Type 2 and CCS2 cables with IP67 ratings and extended cable lengths (up to 10m) are increasingly specified for these applications.
Norway's advanced smart grid infrastructure is enabling Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology. Bidirectional Type 2 cables with enhanced shielding and communication protocols (ISO 15118) are emerging as the next frontier for Norwegian energy management systems.
Norway is increasingly serving as a distribution hub for EV charging equipment across Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland. Manufacturers supplying the Norwegian market benefit from access to the entire Nordic EV ecosystem, worth over €2 billion annually.
How Type 2 charging cables are deployed across Norway's unique commercial and industrial landscape.
Norway's iconic fjord routes and mountain passes require weather-hardened Type 2 cables at scenic viewpoints and tourist lodges — from Geirangerfjord to the Trollstigen road.
Major Norwegian retailers including Coop, Rema 1000, and IKEA Norway have deployed thousands of Type 2 charging bays, requiring durable, vandal-resistant tethered cable assemblies.
Oslo, Bergen, and Trondheim are operating fully electric bus fleets. Depot charging systems use heavy-duty 32A Type 2 cables with reinforced jackets for overnight high-cycle charging operations.
Norwegian tech companies including Equinor, Telenor, and DNB have installed large-scale workplace charging parks, specifying Type 2 cables with load management and OCPP 2.0 compatibility.
With 2,700 employees, 4 factories, and 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, including: high-voltage connectors, MSDs, laminated busbars, injection-molded busbars, signal connectors, rectangular and circular connectors, CCS, and various precision components.
For the Norwegian and wider European market, our Type 2 charging cable solutions are fully compliant with IEC 62196-2, EN 50620, and relevant CE directives — ensuring seamless market entry and customer confidence.
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A streamlined, transparent 8-step process ensuring your Type 2 charging cable project is delivered on time and to specification.
Click "Contact" and submit detailed product specifications.
We will contact you to confirm project details and technical parameters.
Formal product drawings will be issued for your approval.
Upon drawing approval, we will provide a formal quote.
Upon sample order, we will produce prototypes for testing.
Conduct tests per customer requirements and submit test reports.
Mass production begins after sample approval.
A dedicated team will oversee production follow-up.
Nationally accredited lab, certified by CNAS/UL. 30+ professional inspectors, equipped with 100+ imported high-precision testing devices (CMM, EDXRF, Fischer). Testing accuracy up to 0.1μm, delivering authoritative and reliable data. Every Type 2 charging cable destined for the Norwegian market undergoes rigorous cold-cycle, IP ingress, and electrical performance testing to ensure compliance with IEC and EN standards.


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Advanced testing equipment ensuring every cable meets Norway's demanding EV market standards.








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