Abstract:
This connector for electrical connection for electrically driven vehicle includes: a contact portion configured to electrically connect an electric cable, electrically connected with one of an electrically driven vehicle or a power apparatus, with the other; and a main body. Main body houses therein the contact portion, a power cutoff portion and a first abnormality detector. Power cutoff portion is configured to switch opening/closing of a feed line between the electrically driven vehicle and the power apparatus. First abnormality detector is configured to detect an abnormality that occurs in the feed line, or externally receive an abnormal signal. Power cutoff portion is configured to open the feed line, when first abnormality detector detects the abnormality or receives the abnormal signal. First abnormality detector is configured to detect, as the abnormality, at least one of a short-circuit current in the feed line or an overload current in the feed line.