Future proof EV Charging product development with our knowledge and experience in today’s fragmented EV regulatory landscape.
TESTING
Deliver safe EV Charging Solutions that meet critical requirements with our expert testing services.
CERTIFICATION
Quickly launch new products, and boost consumer confidence in Europe and beyond with the trusted NMi seal of approval.
Keeping pace with consumer demand for alternatives to traditional fuel combustion engines and the drive to meet environmental sustainability targets — the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) continues to surge. Increased demand for EVs also requires an infrastructure of charging systems with complex standards and regulations.
An Emerging EVCS Compliance Landscape
As government and industry increase investment in development and expansion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure to support amplified adoption, manufacturers and operators of EV charging systems must maintain high standards in a competitive market. Indeed, a reliable charging system backed by an internationally recognized certificate is both a key selling point and an essential step in proving compliance. That’s where NMi can help.
The Benefits of EV Charging Systems Testing & Certification
Ensure electrical safety of users, equipment and infrastructure
Verify that your products comply with the standards
Evaluate the conformance and interoperability of your products
Ensure electromagnetic compatibility of your charging solutions
Allow you to market your products across multiple markets worldwide
Our Services
NMi offers testing, training, and certification services for EV charging solutions. These include:
1. Training / Education Services:
– Regulatory Landscape
– German market positioning
2. Testing Services following:
– German legal documents REA 6A / PTB-A 50.7
– German document VDE-AR-E 2418-3-100
– Separate or integrated AC electricity meters: EN 50470-1/3 or EN 62052-11/A11 with EN 50470-3
– Separate or integrated DC electricity meters: EN 50470-4 and IEC 62053-41 (together with IEC EN 62052-11/A11)
In Germany, charging stations used for billing purposes require national approval based on a conformity assessment towards the German Eichrecht, the German Calibration Law. As a designated Notified Body by the German ministry BMWK, NMi can support you in all aspects of this AC or DC equipment assessment.
Active participation in IEC and CENELEC TC 13, as well as WELMEC and OIML, together with our position as Notified Body for MessEG & MessEV positions NMi to help you swiftly gain access to European and global EV markets.
Evolving Standards and Regulations for EU and UK Market Entry
Sean Lui, J.D. Sr. Staff Engineer @Tesla
NMi, Fastned, Tesla and other EV industry experts examine the German Eichrecht and the latest evolution of standards and regulations impacting EV charging systems. The webinar covers what’s expected from you as a manufacturer, how you can comply and next steps towards sustaining your market access.
We have been working together with NMi on advocating harmonised metrology regulations for DC fast chargers. NMi has proved to be very knowledgeable in the field, and they have also been very supportive in helping us and others with any questions.
Roland van der Put
Head of Charging Technology
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Tesla values the Metrology expertise of NMi Certin B.V. and has engaged them in a project to evaluate and issue the appropriate certificate(s) for our embedded DC energy meter for use in our Supercharger network. We welcome their insight and openness in working with Tesla to introduce new and innovative state-of-the-art charging products to the market.
Sean Lui, J.D.
Compliance Engineering
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NMi recently tested our new EV Charging System, type chargeBIG series. Due to their fast and very competent testing services, we managed to obtain a German national type approval and we’re about to sell our products on the German market.
Sebastian Ewert
Founder & Head of Corporate Start-up chargeBIG
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NMi’s successful certification of our DC-Meter under German Eichrecht and MID standards has paved the way for expanding our partnership. We’re now entrusting NMi with certifying additional DC-Meters for Megawatt Charging Systems and DC Wallboxes, further driving global EV fast charging network advancement. Our collaboration signifies a commitment to excellence and progress in sustainable transportation infrastructure.
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