Regulations & Compliance

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.

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.