Regulations & Compliance - Charge Stack Studio | 专注 ISO 15118 与 OCPP 协议

In-depth analysis of global EVSE market regulations and certification frameworks. Focusing on the EU AFIR mandate, German Eichrecht (PTB) calibration law, US CTEP/NTEP metering certifications, and EN 18031 cybersecurity standards. We provide compliance guidelines based on Charge Bridge modules to help you pass tests and obtain certificates.

2026年3月13日

Published by admin at 2026年3月13日

Deep Dive into CTEP (California Type Evaluation Program):Your Ticket to the Californian EV Charging Market

This article provides a comprehensive guide to the California Type Evaluation Program (CTEP), the mandatory metrology gateway for entering California's commercial EV charging market. It details the critical differences between CTEP and the nationwide NTEP standard, while unpacking the four major technical hurdles manufacturers face: mandatory physical displays, hyper-accurate kWh metering, offline fault tolerance for disconnected billing, and prolonged field testing cycles. Finally, it introduces Charge Stack Studio's "Charge Bridge"—a synergistic hardware and software solution utilizing the OCPP protocol—designed to help CPOs bypass lengthy R&D cycles, rapidly secure their Certificate of Approval (COA), and successfully unlock the North American market.

2026年3月12日

Published by admin at 2026年3月12日

Deep Dive into Eichrecht (German Calibration Law): Ensuring Transparent and Fair EV Charging

Eichrecht (German Calibration Law) is a strict regulatory standard ensuring transparent and fair kWh-based billing for EV charging. Unlike the broader EU MID framework, Eichrecht mandates end-to-end data security and consumer verifiability. Compliance requires rigorous PTB type approval, independent public key infrastructure, and securely signing billing data in OCMF format for verification via Transparency Software. These complex cryptographic requirements create significant barriers for hardware manufacturers entering Germany. However, by integrating the Charge Bridge smart module from Charge Stack Studio, EV chargers can rapidly process high-concurrency digital signatures and encrypted payloads, overcoming stringent technical hurdles and securing a competitive edge in the European market.

2025年12月22日

Published by admin at 2025年12月22日

Mandatory by 2027! Navigating the Critical Tech Overhaul and Survival in the EV Charging Industry under AFIR

The EU's AFIR regulation has issued a final ultimatum: Effective January 1, 2027, mandatory support for the ISO 15118-20 standard (including Plug & Charge and V2G) and stringent cybersecurity requirements applies to all charging stations. This signals the end of the simple MCU era, forcing the industry into a challenging architectural shift toward complex, high-performance Linux-based systems.

This article provides a deep dive into this critical transformation challenge and presents the breakthrough solution: the "Charge Bridge" hardware module. Designed specifically for AFIR compliance, Charge Bridge is a turnkey hardware-software solution featuring a pre-integrated protocol stack and robust security foundation. It empowers you to bridge the technological gap in just weeks with minimal risk, enabling a rapid entry into the European market.