Abstract: An electrical connector, in particular for signal and/or power transmission, preferably for charging electric vehicles or of accumulators of electrical vehicles, has a coupling housing for connection to a corresponding second electrical connector. A locking clip on the coupling housing can be moved from an open position to a closed position. The locking clip has a recess into which a locking element of the second connector can be inserted in the open position of the locking clip, and in the closed position of the locking clip, the locking element is arranged in the recess such that the coupling housing is form-fit and/or force-fit connected to the second connector. A latching apparatus with at least one latching element engages in a latching receptacle of the locking clip in the closed position. An electrically movable locking element is arranged which inhibits movement of the latching element in a locking position.