The Only Certification Organization in Sino-German Electric Vehicle Charging Program

The Sino-German electric vehicle charging program was kicked off inBeijing in July 2014. The program aims to set up charging facilities in both public and residential areas inChina, providing the foundation for the future development of electric vehicle industry and the widespread adoption of electric vehicles. TUV Rheinland is the only certification organization involved in the program.

TUV Rheinland Greater China Director of Commercial Products, Dr. Wei-kang Chen noted, “One of the key points of this program is to establish a universal technical standard. TUV Rheinland, a world-leading testing and inspection third party with over 140 years’ history, is equipped with a team of professionals and top capabilities intesting and certification of the electric vehicle charging pole

In the Sino-German electric vehicle program, we are charged with the task to develop and implement the standardization of charging pole installation. This helps to effectively promote technological exchanges between the two countries as well as sustainable development of the electric vehicle industry. At the same time, TUV Rheinland’ scertification database can help electric vehicle manufacturers locate the information of certified charging system suppliers, installation service providers and charging facilities installation, providing an excellent information platform for the industry players throughout the supply chain.”

In 2012, TUV Rheinland Greater China electric vehicle charging pole and connector CB laboratory successfully passed both the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) CBTL and China Certification and Accreditation Administration ofthe People’s Republic of China (CNCA) CNAS certifications, becoming the first lab in theAsia-Pacific region qualified to provide charging poles, cables, and electrical coupling testing services and “one-stop” solution for product testing, installation inspections, regular maintenance, and more.

As the only professional third party organization in the Asia-Pacific region with the ability to provide testing and certification services for the total production chain of the electric vehicle industry, TUV Rheinland possesses a wealth of experience in safety testing and offers product lifecycle service to electric vehicle manufacturers and dealers .
TUV Rheinland possesses the most advanced inspection, testing and certification technology in the electric vehicle certification. The organization provides testing and certification services for electrical safety and car battery systems in accordance with the latest international standards. It also offers third-party certification reports for key electric vehicle components.

In addition, TUV Rheinland provides comprehensive and integrated management system certification along with customized audit services (including for supply chain, quality, process capability, and risk assessments for environmental and social responsibility aspects) for the automobile industry in line with international certification standards.