Patent attributes
Aspects relate to a connector and methods of use for charging an electric vehicle. An exemplary connector includes a housing configured to mate with an electric vehicle port of an electric vehicle, where the housing includes a fastener for removable attachment with the electric vehicle port, at least a direct current conductor configured to conduct a direct current, at least an alternating current conductor, configured to conduct an alternating current, at least a control signal conductor configured to conduct a control signal, at least a ground conductor configured to conduct to a ground, at least a coolant flow path configured to contain a flow of a coolant, and at least a proximity signal conductor configured to conduct a proximity signal indicative of attachment with the electric vehicle port when the housing is mated with the electric vehicle port.