Electric vehicles: charging stations are certified by Apave Certification

Apave Certification is notified by the IECEE for the following two standards:

• IEC 61851-1:2017, 3rd Edition Conductive charging system for electric vehicles - Part 1: General requirements
• IEC 61851-22:2001, Conductive charging system for electric vehicles - Part 22: AC conductive charging points for electric vehicles

These standards are applied to EV supply equipment for charging electric road vehicles.

IEC standards enhance competitiveness and economic efficiency and facilitate international trade.

EV’s tested and certified infrastructures ensure the successful development of the electric mobility sector.

The key benefits of certification include:

• Safety: ensures the electrical safety of users of charging stations and equipment. Certified charging stations undergo rigorous testing and meet specific safety standards. This reduces the risk of electrical malfunction, overheating or other potential hazards.

The standard covers the EV supply equipment and the connection between the EV supply equipment and the EV.

• Compliance: certification verifies the compliance of charging stations. It guarantees that most electric vehicles can be recharged at these stations, whatever their make or model.

Compliance ensures conformity with the regulations in force: safety, electromagnetic field and radio, where applicable, verified in Sopemea laboratories.

• Quality: verification of the materials used in the manufacture of charging stations. Certification enables manufacturers and distributors to demonstrate the conformity of their equipment.