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China-to-Paraguay 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 Paraguay INTN conformity expectations, ANDE grid-connection and project approval, IEC 61851 safety, IEC 62196 Type 2 / CCS2 connector interoperability, IEC 61000 EMC evidence, OCPP network integration, and 220/380 V 50 Hz grid context — versus China GB/T 18487.1-2023, GB/T 20234, and GB/T 27930 baselines.

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

GAP MATRIX

Compliance Gap Matrix

Gap matrix
Compliance item Common China baseline Paraguay (INTN / ANDE) 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. The GB/T AC connector is not an IEC 62196 Type 2 substitute because connector gender, proximity/control signaling, and contact arrangements differ. The GB/T DC connector is physically different from CCS2 and uses GB/T 27930 CAN communication instead of the CCS2 / IEC 61851-24 / ISO 15118 communication stack. A China domestic GB/T connector package cannot be represented as plug-compatible with IEC 62196 vehicles.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		 Paraguay has no confirmed nationally published EV connector mandate as of the dataset date, but an IEC/European-style connector specification is the reasonable project baseline for public or fleet charging where imported EVs and regional charging equipment are expected to interoperate. AC chargers should be specified around IEC 62196-2 Type 2, and DC fast chargers around IEC 62196-3 Combo 2 (CCS2), unless ANDE, INTN, a public tender, vehicle fleet, or charge-point operator specifies otherwise. Connector selection becomes mandatory when written into an ANDE-approved project, owner procurement specification, or charge-point-operator interoperability requirement.IEC 62196-2 — AC vehicle couplers including Type 2
IEC 62196-3 — DC and AC/DC vehicle couplers including Combo 2 / CCS2
IEC 61851-1:2017 — Electric vehicle conductive charging system — General requirements
IEC 61851-23:2023 — DC electric vehicle supply equipment
Project-specific ANDE, fleet, tender, or charge-point-operator connector specification		 GB/T-only chargers need hardware and firmware redesign for Paraguay projects that specify IEC 62196 Type 2 / CCS2. Required changes include coupler and cable assembly, locking system, pilot signaling, DC communication stack, temperature-rise testing, labels, user instructions, spare parts, and conformity evidence for the exact IEC connector configuration. Adapters should not be treated as a substitute for project-compliant connector design.[INFORMATIONAL] Treat Paraguay Type 2 / CCS2 readiness as a connector and communication redesign unless the project explicitly accepts another interface. GB/T connectors are not physically compatible with IEC 62196 vehicle inlets, so connector compliance cannot be solved by paperwork alone. International Electrotechnical Commission2026-06-14 · unverified
ANDE Grid Connection — 220/380 V 50 Hz and Project Approval China domestic charger installations are designed around GB/T 18487.1-2023 general requirements, GB/T 20234 connectors, GB/T 27930-2023 communication for DC chargers, and local grid-operator acceptance. China also uses 220 V single-phase / 380 V three-phase at 50 Hz, so voltage and frequency are not the main Paraguay gap. The gap is that Chinese grid acceptance, metering configuration, protection settings, and domestic installation documentation are not transferable to ANDE project approval.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		 ANDE (Administración Nacional de Electricidad) is Paraguay's state vertically integrated electricity utility and the de-facto electricity-sector authority. Grid-connected EV charger installations require project-level coordination with ANDE for service capacity, metering, protection settings, load management, civil and electrical installation acceptance, and commissioning. Paraguay's low-voltage grid context is 220 V single-phase / 380 V three-phase at 50 Hz, nominally aligned with China's domestic voltage and frequency. However, charger projects must still confirm ANDE connection terms, local installation rules, utility metering, demand impact, and any site-specific power-quality requirements before energisation.ANDE (Administración Nacional de Electricidad) project-level technical approval for grid-connected electrical installations
Paraguay grid parameters: 220 V single-phase, 380 V three-phase, 50 Hz
IEC 61000 series — power quality, harmonics, flicker, emissions and immunity where requested by ANDE or project owner
Project-specific ANDE connection agreement and commissioning requirements		 Exporters should prepare an ANDE-facing grid dossier covering input ratings for 220/380 V 50 Hz, single-line diagram, load calculation, metering concept, protection and earthing design, harmonic and flicker data, commissioning plan, Spanish installation instructions, and local installer responsibilities. The nominal voltage match with China is helpful, but it does not remove the need for ANDE approval and site-specific connection terms.[INFORMATIONAL] Paraguay's 220/380 V 50 Hz grid reduces voltage redesign risk, but it does not make a China domestic charger installation package ANDE-ready. Confirm ANDE connection terms, metering, protection, load impact, and commissioning requirements for each site before shipment or energisation. ANDE (Administración Nacional de Electricidad)2026-06-14 · unverified
Paraguay INTN Conformity Scope for EV Chargers China-market charger evidence typically includes GB/T 18487.1-2023 safety and system requirements, GB/T 20234 connector conformity, GB/T 27930 DC communication, Chinese test reports, Chinese manuals and labels, and local grid-operator acceptance. These documents help explain the product but do not establish INTN conformity, ANDE approval, IEC connector interoperability, or Spanish documentation suitability for Paraguay unless explicitly mapped and supplemented.GB/T 18487.1-2023
GB/T 20234.2-2015
GB/T 20234.3-2023
GB/T 27930-2023
China domestic EVSE test reports, manuals, labels and local grid acceptance		 INTN is Paraguay's national technology, standardization, and metrology body and the main official reference point for Paraguayan standards and conformity activity. Paraguay commonly uses or adopts international standards through national standards routes where applicable. For EV chargers, exporters should verify whether INTN, the importer, customs broker, ANDE, project owner, or tender requires IEC 61851, IEC 62196, IEC 61000, Spanish documentation, lab accreditation, or product conformity evidence for the exact charger model. A single official Paraguay EVSE whole-unit mandatory certification rule was not confirmed from official sources as of 2026-06-14; this makes direct confirmation of the current conformity path essential before shipment.INTN Paraguayan standards and conformity activity
IEC 61851 series — EV conductive charging system safety
IEC 62196 series — EV plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and inlets
IEC 61000 series — electromagnetic compatibility and power quality
ANDE project approval and grid-connection requirements		 The Paraguay market-access file should identify the HS code, importer obligations, INTN conformity expectations, ANDE project path, IEC evidence coverage, Spanish label and manual needs, and whether the charger is AC, DC, private, fleet, or public-network equipment. The absence of a confirmed single EVSE certification rule should not be treated as a waiver; it means the importer and project team must verify the applicable route before purchase order, shipment, and installation.[INFORMATIONAL] Do not ship on the assumption that Paraguay has no EV charger compliance gate. Confirm the INTN conformity route, importer obligations, ANDE approval path, IEC evidence, Spanish documentation, and project specification for the exact AC or DC charger model. INTN (Instituto Nacional de Tecnología, Normalización y Metrología)2026-06-14 · unverified
Paraguay EV Market Context — Hydropower Advantage and Developing Charging Network China's EV charging market is large and standardised around national GB/T interfaces, GB/T 27930 DC communication, and domestic operator platforms. Paraguay's smaller and developing market does not automatically accept those China domestic assumptions. A China supplier's volume experience can help manufacturing quality and cost, but the shipped configuration still needs Paraguay-specific project validation.GB/T 18487.1-2023
GB/T 20234 series
GB/T 27930-2023
China domestic EV charging network and operator platform requirements		 Paraguay's electricity supply is dominated by low-carbon hydropower, including the Itaipu and Yacyreta binational plants, creating a strong decarbonisation argument for EV adoption and very low operational emissions for electric mobility. EV interest and ANDE-supported charging activity are emerging, but the charging market remains developing rather than mature. Procurement opportunities should therefore be treated as project-specific: public, fleet, commercial, and private installations may each define different connector, OCPP, metering, payment, and commissioning requirements.ANDE electricity supply and project connection context
Paraguay hydropower-dominated electricity system
Project-specific EV charger procurement and operation requirements
IEC 61851, IEC 62196 and IEC 61000 as internationally expected technical references		 Paraguay's hydropower advantage creates real EV policy and procurement interest, but it does not waive conformity, connector, grid, OCPP, or installation duties. Exporters should monitor ANDE and public procurement channels, qualify whether the buyer needs Type 2, CCS2, OCPP, Spanish documentation, and ANDE commissioning support, and budget time for IEC testing and project approval before quoting delivery dates.[INFORMATIONAL] Paraguay's low-carbon hydropower makes EV charging commercially and environmentally attractive, but the market is still developing. Treat each opportunity as a project-specific compliance exercise covering IEC evidence, connectors, ANDE approval, OCPP, Spanish documentation, and commissioning. ANDE (Administración Nacional de Electricidad)2026-06-14 · unverified
OCPP / EMC — Network Integration and IEC 61000 Evidence China DC fast chargers commonly use GB/T 27930-2023 CAN communication between the off-board charger and vehicle battery management system. China back-office protocols may be proprietary or OCPP-based depending on the operator, but a domestic implementation does not automatically satisfy a Paraguay CPO or fleet platform. Chinese EMC reports may reference GB/T or IEC 61000-family methods, but must be checked for model, power rating, grid voltage, frequency, enclosure, cable, and firmware configuration coverage.GB/T 27930-2023 — Communication protocols between off-board conductive charger and battery management system
GB/T 18487.1-2023
China operator-specific back-office protocols
China domestic EMC test reports using GB/T and IEC 61000-family methods where applicable		 For Paraguay public, fleet, or commercial EV charging projects, networked chargers should be prepared for OCPP back-office integration when required by the charge-point operator, fleet owner, payment platform, or public tender. EMC and power-quality evidence should be prepared in IEC terms acceptable to INTN, ANDE, importers, and project owners. The IEC 61000 series supplies common test methods and limits for emissions, immunity, harmonic current, voltage fluctuation, and flicker. Paraguay-specific EV charger OCPP or EMC rules were not confirmed as a separate official regime as of the dataset date, so the binding requirements are likely to come from ANDE connection review, project specifications, and owner or CPO platform requirements.OCPP (Open Charge Point Protocol) — project or CPO back-office communication requirement where specified
IEC 61000 series — electromagnetic compatibility, emissions, immunity, harmonics, voltage fluctuations and flicker
IEC 61851-24 — Digital communication between a DC EV charging station and an EV for control of DC charging where CCS2 DC is used
ANDE and project-owner requirements for power quality, monitoring, metering and site activation		 Exporters should confirm the OCPP version, security profile, payment or RFID requirements, SIM or network connectivity, remote diagnostics, firmware update process, and site-activation tests required by the Paraguay CPO or owner. EMC files should include IEC 61000 cross-references, harmonic and flicker data, immunity and emission reports, cable configuration, and evidence that testing covers the exact Paraguay model. GB/T 27930 DC vehicle communication is not a substitute for OCPP back-office integration or CCS2 DC communication where those are specified.[INFORMATIONAL] Networked Paraguay chargers need project-confirmed OCPP and platform integration, plus IEC 61000-style EMC and power-quality evidence where requested. A China domestic GB/T 27930 or proprietary platform file does not by itself satisfy Paraguay CPO, owner, or ANDE expectations. International Electrotechnical Commission2026-06-14 · unverified
IEC 61851 Safety Baseline — INTN Conformity and ANDE Project Review China's comparable EVSE baseline is GB/T 18487.1-2023, supported by GB/T 20234 connector standards and GB/T 27930-2023 DC communication. GB/T 18487.1-2023 is useful as a design starting point but includes China-specific connector, signaling, and communication requirements. Unless a report explicitly covers IEC 61851 clauses and the supplied IEC connector configuration, a China domestic GB/T test report should not be treated as direct IEC 61851 evidence for Paraguay.GB/T 18487.1-2023 — Electric vehicle conductive charging system — Part 1: General requirements
GB/T 20234.2-2015
GB/T 20234.3-2023
GB/T 27930-2023		 INTN is Paraguay's national technology, standardization, and metrology body and the key reference point for Paraguayan standards and conformity activity. For EV supply equipment, the safety evidence package should be prepared around IEC 61851-1 for conductive charging general requirements and IEC 61851-23 for DC charging stations where applicable. ANDE, importers, project owners, fleets, or charge-point operators may request IEC safety evidence covering the exact charger model or model family before accepting equipment for grid-connected installation. A standalone Paraguay-specific EVSE safety regulation was not confirmed from official sources as of the dataset date, so project and conformity route confirmation is essential.INTN Paraguayan standards and conformity activity, including adoption or use of international standards where applicable
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
IEC 60529 — Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code) where required by project environment
ANDE and project-owner documentation requirements for grid-connected electrical equipment		 Exporters should prepare an IEC 61851-1 clause matrix, accredited IEC safety test reports for the exact model, IEC 61851-23 evidence for DC chargers, enclosure protection evidence appropriate for Paraguay outdoor use, protective device ratings, earthing and isolation documentation, Spanish user and installation instructions, and a model-family explanation. GB/T 18487 evidence should be mapped clause by clause and supplemented where IEC connector or DC communication configurations differ.[INFORMATIONAL] Use GB/T 18487.1-2023 as an engineering baseline, not a Paraguay acceptance document. For Paraguay submissions, prepare IEC 61851-1 and, for DC chargers, IEC 61851-23 evidence tied to the exact IEC connector and charger configuration. INTN (Instituto Nacional de Tecnología, Normalización y Metrología)2026-06-14 · unverified

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