Certifications and standards
Chargers are certified per market configuration. IEC versions carry CE, UKCA and TÜV certification; North American versions carry ETL and ENERGY STAR. We send the certificates for the exact model you order.
- CE
- UKCA
- TÜV
- ETL
- ENERGY STAR
- IEC test reports
- OCPP 1.6J
- OCPP 2.0.1
Certifications by market
CE
European Union · IEC versions
Conformity with EU safety, EMC and radio requirements for products sold in the EU.
UKCA
Great Britain · IEC versions
The UK conformity marking for products placed on the market in Great Britain.
TÜV
Europe and international · IEC versions
Independent third-party testing and certification by a TÜV body.
ETL
USA and Canada · North American versions
Listing by Intertek, a nationally recognised testing laboratory, to the applicable UL / CSA standards.
ENERGY STAR
USA · North American versions
The US EPA energy-efficiency programme for EV chargers.
IEC test reports
International · IEC versions
Test reports to the IEC charging standards, used for approvals in markets without their own mark.
Certifications by product series
Certificates for the exact model you order are available on request.
| Series | IEC versions | North American versions |
|---|---|---|
| VT-HW Smart Home Wallbox | CE · UKCA · TÜV | ETL · ENERGY STAR |
| VT-CP Dual-Port AC Pedestal | CE · UKCA · TÜV | — |
| VT-CW Dual-Port Wall Charger | CE · UKCA · TÜV | — |
| VT-DW DC Wallbox | CE · UKCA · TÜV | — |
| VT-DF DC Fast Charger | CE · UKCA · TÜV | ETL · ENERGY STAR |
| VT-DFC Compact DC Charger | CE · UKCA · TÜV | — |
| VT-P Portable AC Charger | CE · UKCA · TÜV | — |
| VT-DM Mobile DC Charger | CE · UKCA · TÜV | — |
Cables are supplied with CE and UKCA certification; adapters with CE.
Standards our chargers are built to
| Standard | Covers | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| IEC 61851-1 | Conductive charging systems — general requirements | AC and DC chargers |
| IEC 61851-23 | DC charging stations | DC chargers |
| IEC 62196-2 | Type 2 AC connectors | AC chargers, cables, adapters |
| ISO 15118 | Vehicle-to-charger communication (plug & charge) | DC chargers |
| SAE J1772 | Type 1 AC connector | North American AC chargers |
| UL 2202 · UL 2231-1/-2 | DC charging equipment · personnel protection | North American DC chargers |
| CSA C22.2 No. 280 / 281.2 | Canadian EV supply equipment standards | North American DC chargers |
| OCPP 1.6J · OCPP 2.0.1 | Open Charge Point Protocol | All networked chargers |
Certification questions
Can I get copies of your certificates?
Yes. Tell us the model and market you are buying for and we send the certificates and test reports for that exact model.
Does every charger carry every certification?
No — certifications follow the market configuration. IEC versions carry CE, UKCA and TÜV; North American versions carry ETL and ENERGY STAR.
What about chargers built under our brand?
Certificates are issued for specific models. For OEM projects, tell us your brand and target market at the brief stage and we advise what is needed for your branded model.
Need certificates for a tender?
Tell us the model and market — we send the certificates and test reports for that exact configuration.