Connector Interoperability — GB/T 20234 vs IEC 62196 / Local Connector Standard (Unconfirmed — Verify with AE/IBNORCA) — EV charger (China → Bolivia (IBNORCA / AE / ENDE))?

Bolivia's connector standard is unconfirmed — do not assume CCS1 (J1772) or CCS2 without verifying with AE and IBNORCA. Bolivia's 50 Hz grid makes CCS2 / IEC 62196 Type 2 technically more appropriate than CCS1. GB/T connectors are physically incompatible with any IEC 62196 vehicle inlet and require hardware redesign before any Bolivia deployment.

Bolivia Grid Connection — 230 V / 400 V, 50 Hz, ENDE and Distributor Project Acceptance — EV charger (China → Bolivia (IBNORCA / AE / ENDE))?

Bolivia operates on 230 V / 400 V, 50 Hz — not 60 Hz. A Bolivia-ready charger requires voltage-range confirmation, high-altitude derating documentation (IEC 60664-1 above 2,000 m), and AE/distributor grid-connection coordination. Formal EV-charging grid procedures are not yet codified — verify with AE before project commitment.

IBNORCA Conformity Assessment Scope for EV Chargers — EV charger (China → Bolivia (IBNORCA / AE / ENDE))?

Bolivia's formal EV charger product certification requirements are not yet confirmed from official published sources. Do not claim Bolivia market readiness from China CCC or GB/T reports alone. Verify the conformity assessment route with IBNORCA and AE for the specific product and HS code, and prepare IEC safety and connector evidence as the minimum baseline regardless of formal certification status.

Bolivia EV Policy — Lithium Strategy, Electromobility Agenda, and Market Context — EV charger (China → Bolivia (IBNORCA / AE / ENDE))?

Bolivia's lithium resource position and electromobility agenda create genuine long-term opportunity for IEC-standard EV charger suppliers. Near-term volume is minimal. Chinese exporters should treat Bolivia as a frontier market, engage via fleet and project channels, confirm connector and altitude-derating specifications with AE/IBNORCA, and address conformity requirements independently of Bolivia's lithium industry narrative.

OCPP Interoperability and EMC — Bolivia Network-Readiness — EV charger (China → Bolivia (IBNORCA / AE / ENDE))?

Bolivia has no confirmed national OCPP mandate or EV charging network platform as of 2026-06-14 — but any commercially managed Bolivia charger network will expect OCPP. GB/T 27930 DC communication must be replaced with IEC 61851-24 / ISO 15118 for DC deployments. IEC 61000 series EMC evidence is required; GB/T EMC reports are not a direct substitute.

IEC 61851 Safety Baseline and High-Altitude Derating — IBNORCA / AE Requirement — EV charger (China → Bolivia (IBNORCA / AE / ENDE))?

Treat GB/T 18487.1-2023 as a design starting point only. Bolivia-facing EVSE documentation must include IEC 61851-1 accredited evidence, IEC 61851-23 evidence for DC stations, IP65 outdoor enclosure certificates, and critically — high-altitude derating calculations per IEC 60664-1 for Altiplano deployment sites above 2,000 m. Sea-level test results alone are insufficient for La Paz, El Alto, Oruro, or Potosí deployments.

CROSS-STANDARD public interest · EV charger

China-to-Bolivia EV Charger Compliance Gap Matrix

AI-compiled from official public sources — cross-checked by multiple AI models, not human-verified. Informational only; see disclaimer. Public-interest, source-linked comparison of China EV charger documentation against Bolivia IBNORCA / AE / ENDE requirements, IEC 61851 safety and EMC standards, IEC 62196 connector landscape (connector standard unconfirmed — verify with AE/IBNORCA), ENDE and distributor grid-connection requirements, OCPP interoperability, high-altitude derating for the Bolivian Altiplano, and China GB/T 18487 / GB/T 20234 baselines.

Dataset 2026-06-11 Last verified 2026-06-14 6 rows

Short answer

For China-made EV chargers entering Bolivia, the confirmed practical gaps are: IEC-based safety evidence required under IEC 61851 (Bolivia's regulatory framework references IEC standards via IBNORCA NB adoptions); connector redesign from GB/T 20234 to an IEC 62196-compatible connector — the specific connector standard mandated in Bolivia is unconfirmed as of 2026-06-14 and must be verified directly with AE (Autoridad de Electricidad) and IBNORCA, since the Americas region is a mixed IEC/SAE landscape and Bolivia's 50 Hz grid does not automatically resolve to J1772/CCS1; IBNORCA conformity assessment and AE/distributor coordination for grid-connected installations; high-altitude thermal and dielectric derating for the Bolivian Altiplano (La Paz/El Alto at 3,600–4,100 m above sea level, Potosí at ~4,000 m); Bolivia operates on 230 V single-phase / 400 V three-phase, 50 Hz — not 60 Hz — which differs from China's 220 V / 380 V, 50 Hz baseline and requires voltage-range confirmation. The Bolivia EV charging market is extremely nascent; state EV ambitions are anchored in Bolivia's lithium resource strategy (Bolivia holds the world's largest known lithium reserves), but public charging deployment is minimal as of 2026-06-14. Exporters should verify the current conformity assessment route, AE approval, connector type, and ENDE/distributor connection requirements before shipment.

GAP MATRIX

Compliance Gap Matrix

Gap matrix
Compliance item	Common China baseline	Bolivia (IBNORCA / AE / ENDE)	Gap / action	Source + verification date
Connector Interoperability — GB/T 20234 vs IEC 62196 / Local Connector Standard (Unconfirmed — Verify with AE/IBNORCA)	China AC chargers use GB/T 20234.2 couplers and DC fast chargers use GB/T 20234.3 couplers. Although the GB/T 20234.2 AC coupler has a superficially similar overall shape to the IEC 62196 Type 2, they differ in connector gender (GB/T uses a male connector at the charger and female vehicle inlet — opposite to Type 2), signaling protocol (CC/CP versus PP/CP), and contact arrangement, making them physically and electrically incompatible. GB/T 20234.3 DC couplers are geometrically different from CCS2 and use a nine-pin configuration with CAN bus via GB/T 27930 communication, incompatible with the CCS2 / IEC 61851-24 / ISO 15118 communication stack. These hardware and protocol differences apply regardless of which IEC 62196 variant Bolivia ultimately mandates.GB/T 20234.2-2015 — Connection set for conductive charging of electric vehicles — Part 2: AC charging coupler GB/T 20234.3-2023 — Connection set for conductive charging of electric vehicles — Part 3: DC charging coupler GB/T 27930-2023 — Communication protocols between off-board conductive charger and battery management system for electric vehicles GB/T 18487.1-2023 — Electric vehicle conductive charging system — Part 1: General requirements	Bolivia's applicable connector standard for EV charging has not been confirmed from official published sources as of 2026-06-14. Bolivia's electricity regulatory framework (Ley 1604 / AE) and standards body IBNORCA adopt IEC-derived norms (NB — Normas Bolivianas) where available, suggesting IEC 62196 Type 2 (Mennekes) for AC and CCS2 (IEC 62196-3 configuration FF) for DC are the most likely reference — consistent with Bolivia's 50 Hz grid and IEC alignment. However, Bolivia's geographic proximity to Brazil and Argentina (which use the SAE J1772 / IEC 62196-2 Type 1 combo CCS1 ecosystem) and the limited installed base of EV chargers mean the connector landscape is mixed and unconfirmed. The distinction is critical: Bolivia's 50 Hz supply is incompatible with CCS1/J1772 DC fast charging signaling designed for North American 60 Hz grids; IEC 62196 Type 2 / CCS2 is technically more appropriate for a 50 Hz environment. Exporters must verify the applicable connector type with AE and IBNORCA before specifying, manufacturing, or shipping.IEC 62196-2 — Dimensional compatibility and interchangeability requirements for a.c. pin and contact-tube accessories (Type 2 / Mennekes) IEC 62196-3 — Dimensional compatibility and interchangeability requirements for DC and AC/DC pin and contact-tube vehicle couplers (CCS2 configuration FF) IEC 61851-1:2017 — Electric vehicle conductive charging system — Part 1: General requirements IEC 61851-23:2023 — Electric vehicle conductive charging system — Part 23: DC electric vehicle supply equipment IBNORCA (Instituto Boliviano de Normalización y Calidad) — NB standard adoptions from IEC AE (Autoridad de Electricidad) — applicable technical norms for EV charging installations	A China GB/T-only charger is not connector-ready for any IEC 62196 Bolivia deployment. Conversion requires hardware redesign of the coupler, cable assembly, locking mechanism, proximity pilot and control pilot signaling, DC communication stack (from GB/T 27930 CAN to IEC 61851-24 / ISO 15118 for DC), labels, test reports, temperature-rise evidence, and spare-part strategy. Adapters are not an accepted substitute for a project-compliant connector design. The specific connector standard applicable in Bolivia is unconfirmed — exporters must verify with AE and IBNORCA before specifying or manufacturing. Do not assume CCS1 (J1772-derived) applies: Bolivia's 50 Hz grid makes CCS2 technically more appropriate; the applicable standard must be confirmed from official sources.[INFORMATIONAL] Bolivia's connector standard is unconfirmed — do not assume CCS1 (J1772) or CCS2 without verifying with AE and IBNORCA. Bolivia's 50 Hz grid makes CCS2 / IEC 62196 Type 2 technically more appropriate than CCS1. GB/T connectors are physically incompatible with any IEC 62196 vehicle inlet and require hardware redesign before any Bolivia deployment.	IBNORCA — Instituto Boliviano de Normalización y Calidad2026-06-14 · unverified
Bolivia Grid Connection — 230 V / 400 V, 50 Hz, ENDE and Distributor Project Acceptance	China domestic charger installations are accepted under GB/T 18487.1-2023 design evidence, GB/T 20234 connectors, GB/T 27930-2023 communication for DC systems, and local grid-operator project acceptance. China domestic supply is 220 V single-phase / 380 V three-phase, 50 Hz. Bolivia's 230 V / 400 V supply requires confirmation of the charger's input-voltage range and ratings. High-altitude derating — particularly critical in Bolivia — is not covered by China standard sea-level test conditions and requires separate engineering assessment.GB/T 18487.1-2023 GB/T 20234.2-2015 GB/T 20234.3-2023 GB/T 27930-2023 China local grid operator project-acceptance requirements	Bolivia operates on 230 V single-phase / 400 V three-phase, 50 Hz. The national electricity system is overseen by the Empresa Nacional de Electricidad (ENDE), which functions as the state-owned generation and transmission holding company. Distribution is handled by regional distributors (e.g. ELFEC in Cochabamba, ELECTROPAZ and CRE in other regions). Grid-connected EV charger installations require coordination with the relevant distributor for supply-capacity assessment, metering, and connection approval. The Autoridad de Electricidad (AE) regulates the electricity sector under the Ley de Electricidad (Law 1604, 1994) and its regulations. Bolivia has declared national electromobility ambitions tied to its lithium strategy, but formal grid-connection procedures specific to public EV charging infrastructure are not yet codified in a single published regulation as of 2026-06-14; exporters must verify with AE and the relevant distributor. Bolivia's high-altitude geography (La Paz/El Alto at 3,600–4,100 m; Oruro ~3,700 m; Potosí ~4,000 m) requires thermal and dielectric derating of power electronics beyond standard sea-level IEC specifications.Ley de Electricidad No. 1604 (Bolivia, 1994) — electricity sector regulatory framework ENDE — Empresa Nacional de Electricidad (state holding company) AE — Autoridad de Electricidad (sector regulator) Bolivia 230 V / 400 V, 50 Hz grid standard IEC 61000 series — electromagnetic compatibility and power quality IEC 60664-1 — insulation coordination for high-altitude derating	Exporters must confirm: (1) input-voltage range of the charger covers 230 V single-phase / 400 V three-phase at 50 Hz; (2) power electronics, insulation, and thermal design are derated for Bolivia's high-altitude Altiplano environments (reduced air density lowers convective cooling and dielectric withstand — IEC 60664-1 altitude correction applies above 2,000 m); (3) grid-connection, metering, and supply-capacity approval is coordinated with the applicable regional distributor (ELFEC, ELECTROPAZ, CRE, or other) under AE oversight; (4) installation personnel hold relevant qualifications recognised in Bolivia; (5) formal EV charging grid-connection procedures are not yet codified in a single published AE regulation — verify current requirements with AE and the distributor before project commitment. China domestic 220 V / 380 V design without voltage-range and altitude-derating confirmation is not grid-ready for Bolivia.[INFORMATIONAL] Bolivia operates on 230 V / 400 V, 50 Hz — not 60 Hz. A Bolivia-ready charger requires voltage-range confirmation, high-altitude derating documentation (IEC 60664-1 above 2,000 m), and AE/distributor grid-connection coordination. Formal EV-charging grid procedures are not yet codified — verify with AE before project commitment.	Autoridad de Electricidad — Bolivia (AE)2026-06-14 · unverified
IBNORCA Conformity Assessment Scope for EV Chargers	China-market chargers are commonly documented against GB/T 18487.1-2023 for conductive charging system requirements and GB/T 20234 connector standards, with China Compulsory Certification (CCC) applying where the charger falls within CCC scope. China CCC or GB/T test evidence may support an engineering review during an IBNORCA or AE technical assessment, but does not by itself establish Bolivia conformity status or AE installation approval. As Bolivia's regulatory framework is evolving, the gap between GB/T evidence and Bolivia requirements may narrow or widen depending on future AE regulations.GB/T 18487.1-2023 GB/T 20234.1-2023 GB/T 20234.2-2015 GB/T 20234.3-2023 China CCC (3C) mandatory certification where in scope	IBNORCA (Instituto Boliviano de Normalización y Calidad) is the national standards body of Bolivia and the ISO member organization (ISO member body 086). IBNORCA develops and publishes Normas Bolivianas (NB) adopting IEC, ISO, and other international standards. The electricity sector regulator AE (Autoridad de Electricidad) references IBNORCA NB norms in technical regulations. Bolivia does not yet operate a formal mandatory product certification programme for electrical imports equivalent to Qatar's QGOSM CoC or Brazil's INMETRO compulsory certification as of 2026-06-14. However, imports of electrical equipment into Bolivia are subject to customs clearance (Aduana Nacional) and may require technical documentation including test reports. Exporters should verify with IBNORCA and AE whether a product conformity declaration, accredited test report, or type-approval is currently required for EV chargers and their HS code classification, as regulatory development in this area is ongoing given Bolivia's active electromobility agenda.IBNORCA — Normas Bolivianas (NB) adopted from IEC and ISO AE (Autoridad de Electricidad) — technical norms for electrical installations Aduana Nacional de Bolivia — customs clearance requirements for electrical equipment IEC 61851-1, IEC 61851-23, IEC 62196 — applicable international standards adopted as NB norms (editions to be verified with IBNORCA)	Exporters should: (1) identify the correct HS code for the charger type (AC wallbox, DC fast charger, cable/coupler accessory) and confirm the current Aduana Nacional import documentation requirements; (2) confirm with IBNORCA and AE whether a product conformity declaration, accredited test report, or formal type-approval is currently required; (3) prepare IEC 61851 and IEC 62196 safety and connector test evidence as the minimum technical documentation baseline regardless of formal Bolivia certification status; (4) note that Bolivia's electromobility regulatory environment is actively developing — what is not formally required today may become mandatory as Bolivia advances its EV strategy. The Bolivia market is currently in an early-adoption phase and formal requirements should be re-verified before each project commitment.[INFORMATIONAL] Bolivia's formal EV charger product certification requirements are not yet confirmed from official published sources. Do not claim Bolivia market readiness from China CCC or GB/T reports alone. Verify the conformity assessment route with IBNORCA and AE for the specific product and HS code, and prepare IEC safety and connector evidence as the minimum baseline regardless of formal certification status.	IBNORCA — Instituto Boliviano de Normalización y Calidad2026-06-14 · unverified
Bolivia EV Policy — Lithium Strategy, Electromobility Agenda, and Market Context	China's national EV infrastructure expansion is governed by the New Energy Vehicle Industry Development Plan (2021–2035). Chinese manufacturers have significant experience with EV charging equipment for domestic and international markets. Bolivia's nascent market and frontier-market conditions mean that a Chinese manufacturer's domestic volume or established track record does not translate into automatic Bolivia market access; Bolivia-specific conformity, connector, grid, and project requirements must be satisfied independently for each deployment.New Energy Vehicle Industry Development Plan 2021–2035 (China) GB/T 18487.1-2023 China National Development and Reform Commission charging-station requirements	Bolivia holds the world's largest estimated lithium reserves (primarily in the Salar de Uyuni salt flat), which anchors the state's ambition to become a vertically integrated lithium battery and EV supply chain player. The state mining company YLB (Yacimientos de Litio Bolivianos) oversees lithium extraction and battery development. Bolivia has announced electromobility goals linked to its lithium industrialisation strategy, including aspirations to produce domestic EV buses and develop battery assembly capacity. As of 2026-06-14, public EV charging infrastructure deployment in Bolivia is minimal — only a small number of charging points have been reported in La Paz and other urban centres, primarily in private or fleet settings. The EV charging market is in a very early, pre-commercial phase. The government's focus is primarily on upstream lithium value-add rather than downstream charging infrastructure policy. No single published Bolivia national EV charging deployment target or timeline equivalent to Qatar's Tarsheed 1,000-station programme has been confirmed from official sources. Market entrants should treat Bolivia as a frontier market with high medium-term potential but very low near-term charging infrastructure volume, limited import experience with EV-specific equipment, and an evolving regulatory framework.Bolivia Agenda Patriótica 2025 — national development plan (electromobility context) YLB (Yacimientos de Litio Bolivianos) — lithium and battery strategy Bolivia electromobility policy announcements (no single codified EV infrastructure law confirmed as of 2026-06-14) ENDE — Empresa Nacional de Electricidad (state energy holding company)	Bolivia's lithium strategy and electromobility agenda create long-term procurement opportunity for IEC-standard charging equipment, particularly if Bolivia succeeds in developing domestic EV assembly capacity. Near-term charger sales volume will be very low. Chinese exporters entering Bolivia should: monitor YLB, ENDE, and AE announcements for public charging tenders; approach the market via fleet operators, mining companies, government demonstration projects, and embassy or development-bank-funded EV initiatives rather than mass-market retail channels; allocate significant lead time for IEC testing, connector specification confirmation, altitude-derating engineering, IBNORCA liaison, and AE project approval coordination; and not treat the lithium resource narrative as a conformity shortcut — technical and regulatory requirements apply independently of Bolivia's lithium industry ambitions.[INFORMATIONAL] Bolivia's lithium resource position and electromobility agenda create genuine long-term opportunity for IEC-standard EV charger suppliers. Near-term volume is minimal. Chinese exporters should treat Bolivia as a frontier market, engage via fleet and project channels, confirm connector and altitude-derating specifications with AE/IBNORCA, and address conformity requirements independently of Bolivia's lithium industry narrative.	YLB — Yacimientos de Litio Bolivianos2026-06-14 · unverified
OCPP Interoperability and EMC — Bolivia Network-Readiness	China DC fast chargers commonly use the GB/T 27930-2023 communication protocol between the off-board charger and the battery management system, which is a CAN bus protocol and is not interoperable with OCPP back-office systems or the CCS2 / IEC 61851-24 / ISO 15118 communication stack. China AC chargers may implement proprietary or OCPP-based back-office protocols depending on the operator. For EMC, China chargers are tested to GB/T standards aligned with but not identical to IEC 61000 series requirements; GB/T EMC evidence may support an engineering review but does not substitute for IEC 61000 accredited test evidence required in an IEC-aligned market.GB/T 27930-2023 — Communication protocols between off-board conductive charger and battery management system GB/T 18487.1-2023 China GB/T EMC standards aligned with IEC 61000 series China operator-specific back-office protocols	Bolivia does not yet have a national public EV charging network management platform equivalent to Kahramaa's Tarsheed (Qatar) or ANEEL's interoperability framework (Brazil) as of 2026-06-14. However, for any networked EV charger deployed for commercial, fleet, or public use in Bolivia, OCPP (Open Charge Point Protocol) is the de-facto international standard for back-office communication between chargers and charge-point management systems, and is referenced in IEC 63584. Any operator or project owner in Bolivia deploying a managed charging network will most likely specify OCPP as the communication protocol requirement, consistent with global IEC-aligned practice. EMC requirements applicable to EV chargers in Bolivia follow the IEC 61000 series, adopted by IBNORCA as NB norms where available. A formal published Bolivia EMC regulation specifically for EV chargers has not been confirmed from official sources as of 2026-06-14.OCPP (Open Charge Point Protocol) — back-office communication for networked chargers (de-facto international standard) IEC 63584 — Standard for OCPP adoption in EV charging (international context) IEC 61000 series — electromagnetic compatibility and power quality IBNORCA NB adoptions of IEC 61000 EMC standards — verify current adopted editions AE technical norms for electrical installations	Exporters deploying networked chargers in Bolivia should: (1) confirm the charger firmware supports OCPP (version to be confirmed with the project operator or fleet owner — OCPP 1.6J and 2.0.1 are in common use); (2) replace GB/T 27930 DC communication with the IEC 61851-24 / ISO 15118 stack for DC stations; (3) obtain IEC 61000-series accredited EMC test reports from an ILAC-recognised laboratory, since Bolivia IBNORCA NB adoptions follow IEC 61000 and GB/T EMC reports are not a direct substitute; (4) confirm with AE and IBNORCA whether a formal EMC approval route or type-approval process is currently required for EV chargers in Bolivia. A charger with only GB/T 27930 DC communication and no OCPP back-office implementation cannot be integrated into any professionally managed Bolivia charging network.[INFORMATIONAL] Bolivia has no confirmed national OCPP mandate or EV charging network platform as of 2026-06-14 — but any commercially managed Bolivia charger network will expect OCPP. GB/T 27930 DC communication must be replaced with IEC 61851-24 / ISO 15118 for DC deployments. IEC 61000 series EMC evidence is required; GB/T EMC reports are not a direct substitute.	IBNORCA — Instituto Boliviano de Normalización y Calidad2026-06-14 · unverified
IEC 61851 Safety Baseline and High-Altitude Derating — IBNORCA / AE Requirement	China's comparable baseline is GB/T 18487.1-2023 (Electric vehicle conductive charging system — Part 1: General requirements, in force April 2024), which corresponds structurally to IEC 61851-1 but incorporates China-specific connector, signaling, and communication requirements. GB/T 18487.1-2023 test evidence is useful as a design starting-point reference but does not substitute for IEC 61851-accredited test reports accepted by AE, the project owner, or a Bolivia conformity assessment route. China standard test conditions are at or near sea level and do not cover high-altitude derating requirements relevant to the Bolivian Altiplano.GB/T 18487.1-2023 — Electric vehicle conductive charging system — Part 1: General requirements (in force April 2024) GB/T 18487.5-2024 GB/T 27930-2023	Bolivia's standards body IBNORCA adopts IEC-derived Normas Bolivianas (NB) and the electricity sector regulator AE references IEC standards in technical norms. IEC 61851-1 is the international baseline for conductive EV supply equipment general requirements, covering control pilot behaviour, protective earthing, isolation monitoring, interlocks, overcurrent and over-temperature protection, and emergency stop provisions where applicable. IEC 61851-23:2023 (second edition) addresses DC EV charging stations. AE and project owners are expected to require IEC-family safety evidence for EV charger installations, consistent with Bolivia's general adoption of IEC norms. A distinct Bolivia-specific EVSE safety regulation confirmed from official published sources could not be identified as of 2026-06-14; exporters should verify with AE and IBNORCA. Bolivia's high altitude introduces mandatory engineering constraints beyond standard IEC test conditions: (a) reduced atmospheric pressure lowers convective cooling efficiency, requiring thermal derating for power electronics; (b) reduced air density lowers dielectric withstand — IEC 60664-1 altitude correction factors apply above 2,000 m (e.g., at 3,600 m La Paz, clearance and creepage distances must be increased significantly); (c) UV radiation at altitude is higher and must be factored into enclosure and cable material selection. Enclosure ingress protection should target IP65 minimum for outdoor chargers given Bolivia's climate variability (tropical lowlands vs. cold, dry Altiplano).IEC 61851-1:2017 — Electric vehicle conductive charging system — Part 1: General requirements IEC 61851-23:2023 — Electric vehicle conductive charging system — Part 23: DC electric vehicle supply equipment (second edition) IEC 61851-24 — Digital communication between a DC EV charging station and an EV for control of DC charging IEC 60529 — Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code) — IP65 recommended for outdoor Bolivia deployments IEC 60664-1 — Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems — altitude correction factors above 2,000 m IBNORCA NB (Norma Boliviana) adoptions from IEC — verify current adopted edition with IBNORCA AE technical norms for electrical installations	Exporters should prepare: (1) an IEC 61851-1 clause matrix with accredited test reports from an ILAC-recognised laboratory; (2) IEC 61851-23 evidence for DC products; (3) IP65 (outdoor) enclosure test certificates; (4) thermal derating evidence covering Bolivia's altitude range — specify the actual operating site altitude(s) and produce engineering calculations per IEC 60664-1 for clearance/creepage increases and thermal derating factors; (5) UV-resistance assessment for enclosure and cable materials; (6) installation instructions aligned with AE and distributor requirements. A standalone GB/T 18487 test report without a clause-level gap assessment is not accepted as IEC 61851 evidence. High-altitude derating is a Bolivia-specific requirement not addressed by standard IEC test conditions or China GB/T evidence.[INFORMATIONAL] Treat GB/T 18487.1-2023 as a design starting point only. Bolivia-facing EVSE documentation must include IEC 61851-1 accredited evidence, IEC 61851-23 evidence for DC stations, IP65 outdoor enclosure certificates, and critically — high-altitude derating calculations per IEC 60664-1 for Altiplano deployment sites above 2,000 m. Sea-level test results alone are insufficient for La Paz, El Alto, Oruro, or Potosí deployments.	IBNORCA — Instituto Boliviano de Normalización y Calidad2026-06-14 · unverified

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