Just like household plugs differ across countries, there are differences between EV chargepoint connectors. But luckily, there’s now a movement towards standardising these connections.
The standard for home charging and on the road - Type 2
Type 2 chargers are the standard for home chargepoints and all other 7kW connections on the road. All new EVs and most old ones are charged with a Type 2 connection. The notable exceptions with Type 1 chargers are the Nissan LEAF (before 2017) and the plug-in hybrid Mitsubishi Outlander.
Rapid charging - CCS
The standard for faster DC chargers (i.e. greater than 22kWh charging rates) is CCS. They look similar to Type 2 connections with additional “pipes” at the bottom of the plug to enable a greater charge rate. Good to know: Many cars aren’t able to charge faster than 11kWh. Check your vehicle handbook to see what yours can handle.