Outdoor receptacle for EV / PHEV charging that promotes popularization of electric vehicles (EV) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV). IP44 implies waterproofing, high durability that enables daily charging, and safety by adopting a new lock mechanism have been achieved, and safe and smooth charging is enabled even in general households. In the design development of the present product, efforts were made to express consideration for harmony with building exteriors, as well as making its purpose of “EV and PHEV charging” readily understood, together with outstanding user-friendliness and safety.