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China-to-India 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 common China EV charger documentation against India BIS Compulsory Registration Scheme, IS 17017 series, AIS-138 connector specifications, Ministry of Power charging infrastructure guidelines, CEA technical standards, and EMC requirements.

Dataset 2026-06-11 Last verified 2026-06-12 5 rows

GAP MATRIX

Compliance Gap Matrix

Gap matrix
Compliance item Common China baseline India (BIS / ARAI) Gap / action Source + verification date
EV Charging Connector / Plug Standard — Bharat AC-001 and DC-001 (AIS-138) China uses GB/T 20234 series connectors, which are distinct from both IEC 62196 and Bharat connector families. GB/T 20234.2-2015 defines the AC charging coupler (7-pin, 32 A, single-phase or three-phase) and GB/T 20234.3-2023 defines the DC charging coupler (9-pin, up to 1500 V / 800 A). These are physically and electrically incompatible with Bharat AC-001 and DC-001 connectors. A China-made EV charger fitted with standard GB/T connectors cannot be directly connected to Indian EVs designed for Bharat AC-001/DC-001 without hardware modification.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 (supersedes 2015 edition)		 India's Ministry of Power and ARAI (Automotive Research Association of India) mandated the Bharat EV charging connector standards through AIS-138. AIS-138 Part 1 defines the Bharat AC-001 connector as a single-phase AC arrangement based on IEC 60309 / 16 A industrial socket hardware, not IEC 62196-2 Type 2. Bharat DC-001 is a low-voltage DC charging connector category for 72-200 V systems and is not CCS-2; the high-voltage CCS2 pathway is Bharat DC-002. The Ministry of Power's Guidelines for Installation and Operation of EV Charging Infrastructure 2024 (17 September 2024) mandate these connector types for public and semi-public charging stations in India. ARAI AIS-138 Part 2 covers communication protocols. Foreign chargers must physically comply with AIS-138 connector specifications to be deployable in India.AIS-138 Part 1 — Bharat EV charging connector (AC-001 and DC-001) specifications (ARAI)
AIS-138 Part 2 — Communication protocol for EV charging (ARAI)
Guidelines for Installation and Operation of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure 2024, Ministry of Power, 17 September 2024
IEC 60309 — Industrial plugs, socket-outlets and couplers (16 A industrial socket hardware reference for Bharat AC-001)
Bharat DC-001 — Low-voltage DC connector category for 72-200 V systems under AIS-138; not CCS-2 (high-voltage CCS2 is Bharat DC-002)		 This is a fundamental hardware gap. Chinese EV chargers use GB/T 20234 connectors, which are physically incompatible with the Bharat AC-001 and DC-001 connectors mandated by AIS-138 and the Ministry of Power guidelines for India. Exported chargers must be redesigned or re-tooled to incorporate AIS-138-compliant connectors. A software/firmware update alone cannot resolve this gap. Additionally, the AIS-138 Part 2 communication protocol must be supported. Exporters should verify the current published revision of AIS-138 with ARAI, as the standard has been updated since its initial publication.[INFORMATIONAL] The connector hardware gap between Chinese GB/T 20234 and Indian Bharat AC-001/DC-001 (AIS-138) is a mandatory redesign requirement. Indian regulations mandate Bharat connector types for public charging infrastructure. Chinese GB/T connectors cannot substitute. Exporters must redesign the physical connector and verify AIS-138 Part 2 communication protocol compliance. This is among the highest-effort gaps for China-to-India EV charger export. Ministry of Power, Government of India2026-06-12 · unverified
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) — BIS IS / CISPR Requirements for EV Chargers China addresses EV charger EMC through GB/T 18487.2-2017 (Electric vehicle conductive charging system — EMC requirements, aligned with IEC 61851-21) and the general Chinese EMC standard GB 9254 (Information technology equipment — Radio disturbance characteristics) where applicable. Since 1 March 2025, EV charger EMC is covered under the mandatory CCC (China Compulsory Certification) scope under CNCA-C25-01:2024. Chinese CCC EMC test reports to GB/T 18487.2 or GB 9254 are not accepted as substitutes for BIS EMC requirements under Indian IS/CISPR standards.GB/T 18487.2-2017 — Electric vehicle conductive charging system — EMC requirements (SAMR/SAC, aligned with IEC 61851-21)
GB 9254-2021 — Limits and measurement methods for radio disturbance characteristics of information technology equipment (SAMR/SAC)
CNCA-C25-01:2024 — CCC certification scope for EV charging equipment including EMC (mandatory from 1 March 2025)		 EV chargers exported to India must comply with applicable Indian EMC standards administered by BIS. The primary applicable standards are IS/IEC 61851-21-1 (EMC requirements for off-board EV charging systems, conductive connection to the AC/DC supply — Part 21-1: off-board EV charging systems up to 11 kW) and IS/IEC 61851-21-2 (Part 21-2: off-board EV charging systems above 11 kW, including DC fast chargers). For conducted and radiated emissions, IS/CISPR 11 (industrial, scientific and medical equipment) and IS/CISPR 14 (household and similar electrical appliances) may be applicable depending on charger classification. The MHI Electrical Equipment (Quality Control) Order, 2024 enforces BIS conformity assessment for EV charging equipment under IS 17017, and EMC evidence forms part of the BIS registration file where applicable.Electrical Equipment (Quality Control) Order, 2024 — Ministry of Heavy Industries; BIS conformity assessment for EV charging equipment under IS 17017
IS/IEC 61851-21-1 — Electric vehicle conductive charging system — Part 21-1: EMC requirements for off-board EV charging systems up to 11 kW (BIS/IEC)
IS/IEC 61851-21-2 — Electric vehicle conductive charging system — Part 21-2: EMC requirements for off-board EV charging systems above 11 kW (BIS/IEC)
IS/CISPR 11 — Industrial, scientific and medical equipment — Radio-frequency disturbance characteristics (BIS/CISPR, as applicable by product classification)
BIS Act 2016 and BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations 2018 — CRS Scheme-II registration framework		 India's EMC requirements for EV chargers are based on IS/IEC 61851-21-1 and 21-2 (and CISPR standards where applicable), which are IEC-aligned but require testing through BIS-recognised laboratories and BIS CRS Scheme-II registration under the 2024 QCO. Chinese GB/T 18487.2 is also IEC-aligned, meaning technical overlap exists — but Chinese CCC EMC reports do not satisfy BIS registration requirements. Exporters with existing IEC 61851-21-1/-21-2 test reports from ILAC MRA-member labs may be able to leverage those reports to reduce retesting scope during BIS registration, but acceptance must be confirmed with BIS for the applicable registration file. The key documentation gap is obtaining a BIS-issued registration certificate with EMC evidence included where applicable.[INFORMATIONAL] EMC compliance for EV chargers in India requires testing to IS/IEC 61851-21-1 or 21-2 (depending on charger output rating) by BIS-recognised laboratories, with BIS CRS Scheme-II registration as the formal compliance evidence under the MHI Electrical Equipment (Quality Control) Order, 2024. Chinese CCC EMC certificates to GB/T 18487.2 are not substitutes. Technical alignment between IS/IEC 61851-21 and GB/T 18487.2 (both IEC-based) may allow partial test data reuse, but acceptance must be confirmed with BIS for the registration file. Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) — Electrotechnical Department2026-06-12 · unverified
Grid Integration, Smart Charging and Installation Rules — CEA Technical Standards and Ministry of Power Guidelines China addresses EV charging installation through GB 50966-2014 (Code for design of electric vehicle charging station, MOHURD/MIIT) and GB/T 51313-2018 (Technical standard for electric vehicle charging infrastructure). Smart charging and demand response functions are addressed in GB/T 27930-2023 (Communication protocol between off-board conductive charger and battery management system). Chinese installation standards assume a TN-S earthing system typical of Chinese grid practice and 220 V / 50 Hz single-phase supply (380 V three-phase). Chinese installation documentation and grid-side compliance certificates are not accepted as substitutes for Indian CEA regulations or state authority approvals.GB 50966-2014 — Code for design of electric vehicle charging station (MOHURD/MIIT)
GB/T 51313-2018 — Technical standard for electric vehicle charging infrastructure
GB/T 27930-2023 — Communication protocol between off-board conductive charger and battery management system		 India's Central Electricity Authority (CEA) issues binding technical standards for electrical installations and grid connection. CEA (Technical Standards for Connection of Distributed Generation Resources) Regulations 2013 and subsequent amendments govern grid-side requirements for EV charging infrastructure. The Ministry of Power's Guidelines for Installation and Operation of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure 2024 (17 September 2024) specify public charging-station rollout, load management, demand response, smart metering compatibility, tariff principles, and protection requirements for EV chargers. Installation of EV charging points must comply with CEA (Measures Relating to Safety and Electric Supply) Regulations 2010 and state electricity authority rules. Chargers must be compatible with India's 230 V / 50 Hz single-phase and 415 V / 50 Hz three-phase supply, and earthing per IS 3043.CEA (Technical Standards for Connection of Distributed Generation Resources) Regulations 2013 (and amendments)
CEA (Measures Relating to Safety and Electric Supply) Regulations 2010
Guidelines for Installation and Operation of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure 2024, Ministry of Power, 17 September 2024
IS 3043:2018 — Code of practice for earthing (BIS)
IS 732:2019 — Code of practice for electrical wiring installations (BIS)		 India operates a 230 V / 50 Hz single-phase grid (415 V three-phase), compatible with Chinese 50 Hz systems, but charger firmware, protection settings, and grid-interface parameters must be validated for Indian grid voltage and frequency tolerance bands per CEA standards. Key gaps: (1) Earthing system: India uses both TN-S and TT systems depending on state/region — product documentation must address IS 3043 compliance; (2) Smart metering and demand response: the Ministry of Power guidelines require chargers to be compatible with India's smart meter rollout (DLMS/COSEM protocol as per BIS IS 16444); (3) State-level electricity authority approvals: several Indian states require additional approval beyond central CEA standards; (4) CEA grid connection technical requirements must be documented for the distribution company (DISCOM) at time of installation. Chinese GB/T 51313 documentation does not substitute.[INFORMATIONAL] CEA regulations and Ministry of Power Guidelines for Installation and Operation of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure 2024 impose mandatory grid-integration, installation, and smart-charging requirements for EV chargers in India. Chinese GB/T installation standards and documentation are not substitutes. Exporters must verify CEA technical requirements, IS 3043 earthing compatibility, smart meter protocol support (IS 16444 / DLMS-COSEM), and obtain applicable DISCOM / state electricity authority approvals at time of installation. Ministry of Power, Government of India2026-06-12 · unverified
Market Access and Import — BIS Registration, Type Approval, and Customs Requirements China's equivalent market-access pathway for domestic EV charger sales is CCC (China Compulsory Certification) under CNCA-C25-01:2024, mandatory from 1 March 2025 and administered by CNCA/SAMR. For export, China does not impose export licensing requirements specific to EV chargers (general export customs clearance applies). Chinese CCC registration covers both safety and EMC in a single certificate. Chinese CCC certificates and CNCA registration are not recognised in India; a separate BIS CRS registration is mandatory for the Indian market.CNCA-C25-01:2024 — CCC mandatory certification catalogue for EV charging equipment (effective 1 March 2025)
China Compulsory Certification (3C) system administered by CNCA/SAMR		 Import of EV charging equipment into India requires compliance with multiple regulatory layers. The Ministry of Heavy Industries PM E-DRIVE scheme, notified in September 2024, replaced the earlier FAME-II incentive framework and now governs central support for EV adoption and charging infrastructure. For product compliance, the MHI Electrical Equipment (Quality Control) Order, 2024 brings EV conductive charging equipment under mandatory BIS conformity assessment and enforces IS 17017. Complete EVSE units covered by IS 17017 Part 1 must be registered under BIS CRS Scheme-II before import, sale, or distribution; the BIS registration certificate is therefore an import prerequisite. EV chargers are also subject to applicable Customs duties and GST on import. ARAI type approval under AIS-138 may be required for connectors as a separate approval from BIS product registration.PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme, Ministry of Heavy Industries, notified September 2024 — replaces FAME-II
Electrical Equipment (Quality Control) Order, 2024 — Ministry of Heavy Industries; mandatory BIS conformity assessment for electrical equipment including EV conductive charging equipment under IS 17017
IS 17017 Part 1:2018 — Electric vehicle conductive charging system — General requirements
BIS Act 2016 and BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations 2018 — CRS Scheme-II registration framework
Guidelines for Installation and Operation of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure 2024, Ministry of Power, 17 September 2024
Foreign Trade Policy of India (current edition — Ministry of Commerce and Industry)
Customs Tariff Act 1975 and applicable import duty notifications (CBIC)
Central Goods and Services Tax Act 2017 and integrated GST on imports		 The market-access gap is structural and multi-layered: (1) BIS CRS Scheme-II registration is mandatory for complete EVSE units covered by IS 17017 Part 1 under the MHI Electrical Equipment (Quality Control) Order, 2024, and the BIS registration certificate must be in place before import; (2) no CCC or CE certificate substitutes for BIS registration; (3) the authorised Indian representative / importer must be established in India to hold the BIS registration certificate; (4) ARAI type approval for AIS-138 connectors may be a separate mandatory step; (5) the bill of entry and product labelling must align with the BIS registration and applicable Standard Mark requirements; (6) import duty and GST rates for EV chargers should be verified with CBIC at time of import as these are subject to change. China-to-India EV charger exports therefore require BIS CRS Scheme-II registration to IS 17017, AIS-138 connector redesign, Indian authorised representative arrangement, and customs documentation aligned with current CBIC tariff notifications.[INFORMATIONAL] China-to-India EV charger exports face mandatory BIS CRS Scheme-II registration for complete EVSE units under IS 17017 Part 1, as enforced by the MHI Electrical Equipment (Quality Control) Order, 2024. The PM E-DRIVE scheme notified in September 2024 replaced FAME-II for central EV support, while the Ministry of Power Guidelines for Installation and Operation of EV Charging Infrastructure 2024 govern charging-infrastructure deployment. No Chinese certification (CCC, CQC, or GB/T test report) substitutes for BIS registration. ARAI type approval for AIS-138 connectors may be required as a separate step. Exporters should verify current import duty and GST rates with CBIC before shipment. Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India2026-06-12 · unverified
Electrical Safety Certification — BIS Compulsory Registration (IS 17017 Series) China's domestic equivalent is GB/T 18487.1-2015 (Electric vehicle conductive charging system — General requirements, aligned with IEC 61851-1 with national deviations), administered by SAMR/SAC. Since 1 March 2025 China also requires mandatory CCC (China Compulsory Certification) for EV chargers under CNCA-C25-01:2024. Chinese CCC or CQC certification to GB/T 18487.1 is not recognised by BIS and does not satisfy the IS 17017 registration pathway.GB/T 18487.1-2015 — Electric vehicle conductive charging system — General requirements (SAMR/SAC)
CNCA-C25-01:2024 — CCC certification catalogue for EV charging equipment (mandatory from 1 March 2025)		 IS 17017 Part 1 (General requirements for EV conductive charging systems, harmonised with IEC 61851-1) and IS 17017 Part 2 Section 3 (DC EV charging station, aligned with IEC 61851-23) are the applicable Indian technical standards for EV charging equipment. IS 17017 Part 2x connector standards (IEC 62196 family) and IS 17017 Part 21 (EMC) also apply. The MHI Electrical Equipment (Quality Control) Order, 2024 enforces IS 17017 through BIS conformity assessment. BIS CRS Scheme-II covers complete EVSE units under IS 17017 Part 1, and registration is mandatory before import, sale, or distribution; the BIS registration certificate is an import prerequisite and products must bear the applicable BIS marking/registration details.Electrical Equipment (Quality Control) Order, 2024 — Ministry of Heavy Industries; enforces IS 17017 for EV conductive charging equipment
IS 17017 Part 1:2018 — Electric vehicle conductive charging system — General requirements (BIS, aligned with IEC 61851-1)
IS 17017 Part 2 Section 3 — Electric vehicle conductive charging system — DC EV charging station (BIS, aligned with IEC 61851-23)
IS 17017 Part 21 — EMC requirements for conductive charging systems
BIS Act 2016 and BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations 2018 — CRS Scheme-II compulsory registration framework		 Key gap: IS 17017 Part 1 / Part 2 Section 3 / Part 21 (EMC) / Part 2x (connectors) are the applicable Indian technical standards, and Chinese GB/T 18487.1 or CCC test reports do not satisfy BIS CRS Scheme-II registration under the MHI Electrical Equipment (Quality Control) Order, 2024. For complete EVSE units covered by IS 17017 Part 1: (1) BIS registration application must be filed by the manufacturer or authorised Indian representative; (2) testing by a BIS-recognised laboratory is required; (3) factory inspection by BIS or authorised representative may be required; (4) product must bear BIS registration details on label; (5) ongoing BIS surveillance applies post-registration. IS 17017 Part 1 is technically close to IEC 61851-1, so IEC 61851-1 test reports from ILAC MRA labs may reduce re-testing scope if accepted by BIS.[INFORMATIONAL] IS 17017 series (Parts 1, 2 Section 3, 21, 2x) are the applicable Indian electrical-safety standards for EV charging equipment, and Chinese GB/T 18487.1 or CCC certifications are not accepted by BIS. BIS CRS Scheme-II covers complete EVSE units under IS 17017 Part 1, and the MHI Electrical Equipment (Quality Control) Order, 2024 makes registration mandatory before import, sale, or distribution. Registration requires testing by a BIS-recognised laboratory and ongoing BIS surveillance, with factory inspection where required. Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)2026-06-12 · unverified

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