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China-to-Georgia 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 Georgia GEOSTM / GNERC / GSE requirements, IEC 61851 safety and EMC standards, IEC 62196 Type 2 / CCS2 connector expectations, GNERC and distribution-network grid-connection requirements, OCPP interoperability, and China GB/T 18487 / GB/T 20234 baselines. Georgia is the Caucasus country with EU-alignment through DCFTA, not the US state.

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

GAP MATRIX

Compliance Gap Matrix

Gap matrix
Compliance item Common China baseline Georgia (GEOSTM / GNERC / GSE) Gap / action Source + verification date
Connector Interoperability — GB/T 20234 vs IEC 62196 Type 2 / CCS2 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 similar overall shape to the IEC 62196 Type 2, they differ in connector gender (GB/T uses 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 communication stack used in Georgia's IEC-aligned charging network.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		 Georgia's EV charging infrastructure follows the IEC 62196 connector ecosystem consistent with its EU DCFTA alignment and GEOSTM adoption of IEC/EN standards. AC charging uses the IEC 62196-2 Type 2 (Mennekes) coupler; DC fast charging uses the Combined Charging System Combo 2 (CCS2), defined in IEC 62196-3 configuration FF. Major Georgian charge-point operators including E-Space and Tesla destination chargers deploy Type 2 / CCS2 connectors. IEC 62196 connector conformity is a technical interoperability requirement and becomes a mandatory project requirement when written into operator, site-owner, or procurement specifications. Georgia's growing EV adoption — notably high volumes of used-EV imports, with Tbilisi seeing particularly active charging demand — is driving expansion of IEC 62196-based public charging infrastructure.IEC 62196-2 — Dimensional compatibility and interchangeability requirements for a.c. pin and contact-tube accessories
IEC 62196-3 — Dimensional compatibility and interchangeability requirements for DC and AC/DC pin and contact-tube vehicle couplers
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
GEOSTM — Georgian National Agency for Standards and Metrology (geostm.gov.ge)		 A China GB/T-only charger is not connector-ready for Type 2 / CCS2 Georgia deployments. 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 where required), labels, test reports, temperature-rise evidence, and spare-part strategy. Adapters are not an accepted substitute for project-compliant connector design. Exporters must confirm the connector type required by the specific Georgian site owner, CPO, or procurement specification before quoting. Note: Georgia is NOT a member of the EAEU — the EAC/TR CU connector route does not apply.[INFORMATIONAL] Connector conversion is a hardware and protocol redesign, not a paperwork exercise. Confirm whether the Georgia deployment requires IEC 62196 Type 2 for AC and CCS2 for DC before quoting, labelling, or shipping. GB/T connectors cannot be plugged into IEC 62196 vehicle inlets and vice versa. Do not claim EAC/TR CU route — Georgia is not in the EAEU. International Electrotechnical Commission2026-06-14 · unverified
Georgia Grid Connection — 220/380 V / 50 Hz, GNERC Licensing, and Distribution-Operator Coordination 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 — the same nominal voltage as Georgia. However, China's domestic standards (GB/T) are not IEC/EN standards and are not recognised under Georgia's GEOSTM framework. The distribution-network access approval route in Georgia is through GNERC-licensed DNOs (Telasi or Energo-Pro Georgia), not China's State Grid or local grid-operator equivalent.GB/T 18487.1-2023
GB/T 20234.2-2015
GB/T 20234.3-2023
GB/T 27930-2023
China State Grid or local grid-operator project-acceptance requirements		 Georgia operates on 220 V single-phase / 380 V three-phase, 50 Hz, aligned with the European IEC baseline. The Georgian National Energy and Water Supply Regulatory Commission (GNERC) is the national energy regulator responsible for licensing electricity market participants, approving connection conditions, and setting grid codes. High-voltage transmission is operated by Georgian State Electrosystem (GSE); distribution is handled by Telasi (Tbilisi region, Energo-Pro group) and Energo-Pro Georgia (most other regions). EV charger installations that connect to the distribution network require coordination with the relevant distribution-network operator (DNO) for connection capacity, metering, load management, and technical conditions. Harmonic injection and power-quality limits follow IEC 61000 series requirements consistent with GEOSTM-adopted standards. Georgia's EU DCFTA alignment directs technical standards toward IEC/EN frameworks.GNERC — Georgian National Energy and Water Supply Regulatory Commission (gnerc.org)
GSE — Georgian State Electrosystem, transmission grid operator (gse.com.ge)
Telasi distribution-network connection technical conditions (Tbilisi region)
Energo-Pro Georgia distribution-network connection technical conditions (other regions)
IEC 61000 series — electromagnetic compatibility and power quality
Georgia Law on Electricity and Natural Gas (as amended)		 Exporters must confirm: (1) the charger's input-voltage range covers 220 V single-phase / 380 V three-phase at 50 Hz with adequate tolerance; (2) power electronics and thermal design are appropriate for Georgia's temperate-to-hot climate range; (3) the installation is approved by the relevant DNO (Telasi for Tbilisi; Energo-Pro Georgia elsewhere) under GNERC-licensed conditions; (4) harmonic injection and power-quality evidence meets IEC 61000 series limits consistent with GEOSTM-adopted standards; (5) metering and load-management provisions satisfy DNO technical conditions. GB/T design documentation alone is not accepted as compliance evidence under GEOSTM or DNO technical conditions.[INFORMATIONAL] A Georgia-ready charger installation needs IEC/EN-based product evidence, DNO connection approval from Telasi or Energo-Pro Georgia, and GNERC-consistent grid documentation. China domestic 220/380 V design documentation without IEC evidence is not sufficient for Georgia grid connection. Georgian National Energy and Water Supply Regulatory Commission (GNERC)2026-06-14 · unverified
Georgia GEOSTM Conformity Assessment Scope for EV Chargers China-market chargers are 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 does not establish GEOSTM conformity or constitute a substitute for Georgia's IEC/EN-aligned conformity assessment obligations. The EAC/TR CU mark — used for EAEU member states (Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia) — is not applicable to Georgia and must not be used or claimed for Georgia market access.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		 GEOSTM (Georgian National Agency for Standards and Metrology) is Georgia's national standardization body. Georgia's EU DCFTA (Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area) obligations commit Georgia to approximate its technical regulations and conformity assessment procedures to EU norms, directing Georgian standards toward IEC/EN frameworks. GEOSTM adopts IEC and EN standards as Georgian standards (GOST-compatible adoption nomenclature is used for legacy reasons, but the direction is EU-aligned, not EAEU). Electrical products imported into Georgia, including EV chargers, may be subject to GEOSTM conformity assessment where technical regulations are in force. As of 2026-06-14, a single published mandatory whole-unit EVSE product certification regulation from GEOSTM could not be confirmed from official sources; exporters should verify the current GEOSTM scope, applicable technical regulation, HS code, and conformity assessment route with GEOSTM or an accredited conformity assessment body before shipment. Georgia is NOT a member of the EAEU — the EAC/TR CU conformity mark route does not apply and must not be claimed.GEOSTM — Georgian National Agency for Standards and Metrology (geostm.gov.ge)
Georgia–EU DCFTA — Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area Agreement (EU technical standards alignment obligation)
Georgia Law on Technical Regulation (technical barrier to trade framework)
IEC 61851-1:2017 and IEC 61851-23:2023 as adopted by GEOSTM
GNERC licensing and DNO connection approval requirements		 Exporters should: (1) verify the GEOSTM conformity assessment scope and applicable technical regulation for the specific EV charger product and HS code before shipment; (2) prepare IEC 61851-1 / IEC 61851-23 accredited safety test reports; (3) prepare IEC 61000 series accredited EMC test reports; (4) obtain IEC 62196 connector compliance evidence; (5) prepare labelling in Georgian (Georgian script / Mkhedruli) and English; (6) confirm GNERC licensing and DNO connection approval requirements with the relevant distribution-network operator. Do not assert that China CCC, GB/T test reports, or EAC/TR CU certificates establish Georgia market access.[INFORMATIONAL] Do not claim automatic Georgia market access from China CCC, GB/T reports, or EAC/TR CU certificates. Georgia is NOT in the EAEU. Verify the GEOSTM conformity assessment scope for the specific product and HS code, and address IEC safety/EMC evidence, IEC 62196 connector compliance, Georgian/English labelling, and GNERC/DNO grid-connection approval separately. GEOSTM — Georgian National Agency for Standards and Metrology2026-06-14 · unverified
Georgia EV Market Context — Growing Adoption, Used-EV Imports, and EU DCFTA Direction China's national EV infrastructure expansion is governed by the New Energy Vehicle Industry Development Plan (2021–2035) and related standards. China's domestic push does not translate into automatic Georgia market access. Georgia's EU-alignment means IEC/EN standards — not GB/T — are the relevant framework. Chinese manufacturers must separately satisfy Georgia's IEC 62196 connector, IEC 61851 safety, IEC 61000 EMC, GNERC grid-connection, and GEOSTM conformity requirements regardless of their home-market volumes or government-backed scale.New Energy Vehicle Industry Development Plan 2021–2035 (China)
GB/T 18487.1-2023
China National Development and Reform Commission charging-station requirements		 Georgia (Caucasus country, not the US state of Georgia) has seen notably high EV adoption driven in large part by significant used-EV imports, particularly from Japan, South Korea, and the United States. Tbilisi has an active and growing public charging network anchored by operators such as E-Space and Tesla destination chargers. Georgia's EU DCFTA alignment and Association Agreement create a policy environment oriented toward European technical standards, including IEC/EN for EV charging equipment, rather than EAEU/EAC frameworks. The Georgian government and energy sector regulator GNERC support the expansion of EV charging infrastructure. No single official national EV strategy document equivalent to an EU member state's NEAP (National Energy and Climate Plan) has been confirmed from official sources as of 2026-06-14, but the DCFTA trajectory and growing market demand make IEC-standard charging equipment the practical market requirement.Georgia–EU Association Agreement and DCFTA — technical standards alignment obligation (ec.europa.eu/trade)
GNERC — Georgian National Energy and Water Supply Regulatory Commission (gnerc.org)
E-Space — major Georgian public EV charging network operator (e-space.ge)
GEOSTM — Georgian National Agency for Standards and Metrology (geostm.gov.ge)		 Georgia's growing EV market and IEC-aligned infrastructure create real procurement opportunity for manufacturers willing to adapt to IEC 62196 connectors and IEC 61851 / IEC 61000 standards. Chinese exporters should: monitor Georgian CPO tender announcements (E-Space, GNERC-licensed operators); confirm project specifications before quoting; allocate lead time for IEC connector redesign, accredited IEC safety and EMC testing, GEOSTM conformity assessment, and DNO grid-connection approvals. The fact that Georgia uses 220/380 V 50 Hz (same as China) eliminates one voltage-range risk, but all other IEC/EN conformity gates remain.[INFORMATIONAL] Georgia's IEC-aligned and growing EV charging market creates real demand for Type 2 / CCS2 chargers. Chinese exporters should treat this as a market signal, not a conformity shortcut. The 220/380 V 50 Hz voltage match removes one barrier; connector redesign to IEC 62196, IEC 61851 / IEC 61000 accredited test evidence, GEOSTM conformity assessment, and GNERC / DNO grid approvals are each mandatory gates. EAC/TR CU certification does not apply in Georgia. European Commission — Trade — Georgia2026-06-14 · unverified
OCPP Interoperability and EMC — Georgian Charge-Point Operator Requirements and IEC 61000 Compliance 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, Chinese chargers are typically tested to GB/T 18487 and related GB/T EMC standards, which correspond structurally to IEC 61000 but are not accepted in place of IEC 61000 series accredited test reports for Georgian market access.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 (corresponding structurally to IEC 61000 but not equivalent for Georgian market acceptance)
China operator-specific back-office protocols		 Georgia's public EV charging network is developing rapidly, led by operators such as E-Space and Tesla destination chargers. Networked public chargers are expected to use OCPP (Open Charge Point Protocol) for back-office communication, consistent with Georgia's EU-aligned IEC framework. OCPP compliance enables remote monitoring, fault notification, access control, and energy consumption reporting required by Georgian charge-point operators. For EMC, GEOSTM adopts the IEC 61000 series, which sets conducted and radiated emission limits and immunity requirements for electrical equipment including EV chargers. IEC 61000-3-2 and IEC 61000-3-3 limits apply to harmonic current emissions and voltage fluctuations from AC-connected chargers. EMC test evidence from an ILAC-recognised laboratory against IEC 61000 series is expected for market acceptance in Georgia.OCPP (Open Charge Point Protocol) — back-office communication for networked chargers
IEC 61000-3-2 — Limits for harmonic current emissions (equipment with input current up to 16 A per phase)
IEC 61000-3-3 — Limitation of voltage changes, voltage fluctuations and flicker in public low-voltage supply systems
IEC 61000-4 series — Testing and measurement techniques — immunity requirements
GEOSTM — Georgian National Agency for Standards and Metrology (geostm.gov.ge)
IEC 63584 — Standard for OCPP adoption in EV charging (international context)		 Exporters must confirm: (1) the charger firmware supports an OCPP version accepted by the intended Georgian charge-point operator (typically OCPP 1.6J or OCPP 2.0.1); (2) back-office API integration and site testing are completed before operator activation; (3) for DC stations, GB/T 27930 DC communication is replaced with the IEC 61851-24 / ISO 15118 stack for CCS2 compatibility; (4) EMC test evidence against IEC 61000-3-2, IEC 61000-3-3, and relevant IEC 61000-4 immunity standards is obtained from an ILAC-recognised laboratory; (5) conducted and radiated emission limits under IEC 61000 are met. GB/T EMC test reports alone are not equivalent to IEC 61000 accredited evidence for Georgian conformity purposes.[INFORMATIONAL] OCPP back-office integration is expected for networked public chargers in Georgia, and IEC 61000 EMC evidence from an accredited laboratory is required under GEOSTM-adopted standards. Chargers with only GB/T 27930 DC communication and no OCPP implementation cannot be activated on Georgian public charging networks without firmware and communication-stack redesign. International Electrotechnical Commission2026-06-14 · unverified
IEC 61851 Safety Baseline — GEOSTM-Adopted IEC Standards and Enclosure Protection 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 required by Georgian project owners, GEOSTM conformity assessment, or DNO technical conditions. GB/T safety evidence must be supplemented with an IEC 61851 clause-level gap assessment and, where required, accredited IEC test reports from an ILAC-recognised laboratory.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		 Georgia adopts IEC and EN standards through GEOSTM (Georgian National Agency for Standards and Metrology), which is the national standardization body aligned with the EU DCFTA technical-barrier-to-trade obligations. IEC 61851-1 is the applicable 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. Georgian project owners, procurement authorities, and charge-point operators commonly require IEC-family safety evidence before accepting charger installations. Enclosure protection must be appropriate for the installation environment: IP54 minimum for outdoor installations is commonly required, with IP65 recommended for exposed outdoor DC stations. IK08 or higher mechanical protection is expected for public-access chargers in Georgia's urban environments.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) — IP54 / IP65 outdoor
IEC 62262 — Degrees of protection provided by enclosures for electrical equipment against external mechanical impacts (IK Code)
GEOSTM — Georgian National Agency for Standards and Metrology (geostm.gov.ge)		 Exporters should prepare an IEC 61851-1 clause matrix, accredited IEC safety test reports from an ILAC-recognised laboratory, DC-station IEC 61851-23 evidence for DC products, IP54 / IP65 / IK08 test certificates appropriate to the installation environment, protective device ratings, thermal evidence for Georgia's climate range (including cold-weather operation in mountainous regions), and installation instructions aligned with Georgian DNO or project requirements. A standalone GB/T 18487 test report is not accepted as IEC 61851 compliance evidence without a clause-level gap assessment. EAC/TR CU safety certificates are not applicable — Georgia is not an EAEU member.[INFORMATIONAL] Treat GB/T 18487.1-2023 as a design starting point only. Georgia-facing EVSE documentation must include IEC 61851-1 accredited evidence and IEC 61851-23 evidence for DC stations, IP/IK-rated enclosure certificates appropriate for the installation environment, and thermal review for Georgia's climate range. Do not use EAC/TR CU safety certificates — they are not applicable in Georgia. GEOSTM — Georgian National Agency for Standards and Metrology2026-06-14 · unverified

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