CHARGING DEVICE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE

A charging apparatus for an electric vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a charging control unit configured to generate a charging control signal, a connection unit connected to electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) to deliver power received from the EVSE based on the charging control signal, and a detection unit, wherein the connection unit includes a first pin configured to receive a first charging sequence signal from the EVSE, a second pin configured to receive a second charging sequence signal from the EVSE, a third pin configured to receive a connector proximity detection signal from the EVSE, a fourth pin configured to transmit a charge permission signal to the EVSE, and a rapid charging terminal, and the detection unit is configured to detect a short circuit or open circuit between the EVSE and the fourth pin.