Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure Services

Leverage UL Solutions expertise for compliance with the next-generation of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure

UL Solutions safety science experts can test EV charging infrastructure and electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) for safety and interoperability for the U.S. and global markets. With our proven ability to support the development of safer, more innovative technology, coupled with a global footprint, our laboratories demonstrate our commitment to advancing the EV industry and helping deliver what matters to the market — safety, performance, security, sustainability and confidence.

You can leverage our experience and understanding of the demands of the global market to help you make the right decisions throughout the product development processes. By engaging with us early in the development process, we can support you in understanding certification, regulatory and standard requirements.

Our customers benefit from:

• Comprehensive testing services for the EV industry.
• Strategic testing sites across the globe.
• Streamlined testing with a single service provider.
• Capabilities to test DC Fast Chargers and Bi-Directional Chargers.

Powering the future of the automotive industry with clean energy   

As the EV industry grows, the global EV charging infrastructure is expected to have grown at a compound annual rate of 46.8% from 2017 to 2025, reaching $45.59 billion (USD) in revenue by 2025.1 But the clean energy future of mobility and its charging infrastructure will not truly succeed without the customers’ and stakeholders’ trust that EV supply equipment (EVSE) and EV chargers have been tested for safety, performance and interoperability with grid-tied applications.

UL Solutions supports the growing EV industry by offering comprehensive safety, security and performance testing and certification services for the electric vehicle (EV) systems and electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) supply chains.

Contact us to find out how UL Solutions can help empower you to keep pace with industry and regulatory compliance needs.          

EV charging standards and safety certifications

Certification body (CB) scheme certificates

• IEC 61851-1, Electric Vehicle Conductive Charging Systems – General Requirements
• IEC 61851-23, Electric Vehicle Conductive Charging Systems – Part 23: DC Electric Vehicle Charging Station  
• IEC 62752, In-Cable Control and Protection Device for Mode 2 Charging of Electric Road Vehicles
• IEC 62196 series (-1, -2 and -3) Plugs, Socket-Outlets, Vehicle Connectors and Vehicle Inlets – Conductive Charging of Electric Vehicles Supply 

Informative EV charging infrastructure test reports

• IEC 61851-23, Electric Vehicle Conductive Charging Systems – Part 23: DC Electric Vehicle Charging Station
• IEC 61851-21-2, Electric Vehicle Requirements For Conductive Connection to an AC/DC

Additional offerings in our comprehensive suite of services include:

• Energy Star® program requirements for electric vehicle supply equipment eligibility criteria version 1.1
• California Type Evaluation Program (CTEP) and U.S. National Type Evaluation Program (NTEP) requirements for commercial electric vehicle fueling systems
• Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), safety, emissions and immunity testing for wireless devices
• Testing for compliance with U.S. Federal
• Communications Commission (FCC) regulations
• Cybersecurity testing
• Functional safety testing, certification, advisory and training services
• E.V. Ready Mark