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China-to-Poland 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 Poland (PKN/URE/PSE) and EU CE framework expectations, including IEC 61851, IEC 62196-2 Type 2/CCS2 compatibility, electrical protection-device requirements, UDT inspection obligations, and national installation rules.
Dataset 2026-06-11
Last verified 2026-06-15
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GAP MATRIX
Compliance Gap Matrix
| Compliance item | Common China baseline | Poland (PKN / URE / PSE) | Gap / action | Source + verification date |
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| AC Charging Connector Standard (Type 2) | China uses GB/T 20234.2 for AC charging, which defines a physically distinct 7-pin connector incompatible with IEC Type 2. GB/T plugs cannot mate with EU Type 2 sockets.GB/T 20234.2-2015 (AC EV charging connector, China) | EU public AC recharging points are subject to AFIR (Regulation (EU) 2023/1804) requirements for connector availability. AFIR Annex II specifies Type 2 for normal-power AC recharging points. IEC/EN 62196-2 describes the Type 2 technical connector design; the legal obligation is AFIR, while the IEC/EN standard is the technical specification route. Poland as an EU member state implements AFIR directly without national transposition, and the rapidly growing Polish EV infrastructure market means Type 2 compliance is increasingly enforced at both public and private commercial charging sites.IEC 62196-2 (Type 2 AC connector) EN 62196-2 Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 (AFIR), Art. 4 Directive 2014/94/EU (AFID) [superseded by AFIR] |
Hardware connector is physically incompatible. A Chinese EV or EVSE designed only around a GB/T AC interface cannot interoperate with EU/Polish public Type 2 AC infrastructure without a physical inlet/socket and control-interface redesign. The connector body, pin count, and locking mechanism all differ. Any adapter strategy for public infrastructure must be checked against AFIR and Polish safety rules rather than treated as a substitute for compliant connector design. Poland's active AFIR implementation means Type 2 is mandatory at all in-scope public AC charging points.[INFORMATIONAL] Non-compliant for EU/Polish public charging interoperability as-is if the product only supports GB/T AC. EU public AC infrastructure must meet AFIR connector requirements, and IEC/EN 62196-2 Type 2 is the technical specification used for that route. GB/T AC interfaces are not a substitute for AFIR-compliant Type 2 compatibility. This gap applies throughout Poland as AFIR is directly applicable without national transposition. | Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN)2026-06-15 · verified |
| DC Fast-Charging Connector Standard (CCS Combo 2) | China uses GB/T 20234.3 for DC fast charging, defining a physically distinct 9-pin connector (CHAdeMO-influenced design) incompatible with CCS Combo 2. The pin layout, communication protocol (CAN vs. PLC), and inlet shape all differ.GB/T 20234.3-2023 (DC EV charging connector, China) | EU public DC recharging points are subject to AFIR (Regulation (EU) 2023/1804) requirements for connector availability. AFIR Annex II specifies Combo 2 for high-power DC recharging points. IEC/EN 62196-3 describes the CCS Combo 2 technical connector design; the legal obligation is AFIR, while the IEC/EN standard is the technical specification route. Poland's growing motorway and urban DC fast-charging network is being built to AFIR Combo 2 requirements.IEC 62196-3 (CCS Combo 2 DC connector) EN 62196-3 Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 (AFIR), Art. 4 & Annex II Directive 2014/94/EU (AFID) [superseded] |
Hardware connector is physically incompatible. Chinese EVs or EVSE with only a GB/T DC interface cannot fast-charge at EU/Polish CCS2 public stations without hardware and communication-stack redesign. The vehicle/charger communication stack (GB/T 27930 CAN vs. ISO 15118 / DIN 70121 PLC pathways in common EU CCS practice) also differs, compounding the incompatibility beyond the physical plug. Any adapter strategy for public infrastructure must be checked against AFIR and Polish safety rules. Poland's expanding motorway charging network mandates Combo 2.[INFORMATIONAL] Non-compliant for EU/Polish public DC charging interoperability as-is if the product only supports GB/T DC. EU public DC infrastructure must meet AFIR connector requirements, and IEC/EN 62196-3 CCS Combo 2 is the technical specification used for that route. GB/T DC interfaces are not a substitute for AFIR-compliant Combo 2 compatibility. Poland's motorway and urban fast-charging expansion mandates Combo 2 compliance. | Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN)2026-06-15 · verified |
| Legal Mandate: AFIR vs. AFID and Transition Timeline | China's equivalent policy mandate is GB/T 20234 series (enforced via MIIT type-approval). No bilateral connector recognition or mutual acceptance agreement exists between China GB/T and EU IEC 62196 standards. (Confirmed: no bilateral connector or certification mutual recognition treaty between CN GB/T 20234 and EU IEC 62196 has been concluded as of June 2026.)GB/T 20234.1-2023 (general requirements) GB/T 20234.2-2015 (AC) GB/T 20234.3-2023 (DC) MIIT EV type-approval requirements (China) |
Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 (AFIR) replaced Directive 2014/94/EU (AFID) with binding targets. AFIR entered into force 13 April 2024. New public charging pools must comply from that date; all existing pools must be upgraded to Type 2 / CCS2 by 2025–2026 depending on power level. AFIR is directly applicable in all EU member states without transposition, including Poland. Poland's national EV infrastructure plans and EU co-funded AFIR deployment targets accelerate the transition.Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 (AFIR) — OJ L 2023/1804, 22 Sep 2023 Directive 2014/94/EU (AFID) [superseded] |
No harmonisation or mutual recognition between GB/T and IEC 62196 series. AFIR is a binding EU Regulation (not a Directive), meaning no member-state flexibility to accept GB/T connectors, including Poland. Any EV or EVSE destined for the Polish/EU market must carry Type 2 (AC) and CCS Combo 2 (DC) inlets as a hard market-entry requirement under AFIR.[INFORMATIONAL] Non-compliant as-is for EU/Polish public charging infrastructure where a product relies on Chinese GB/T connectors only. AFIR creates the binding EU obligation for in-scope public infrastructure in Poland; Type 2 / Combo 2 technical compatibility is the practical redesign item. This is a product and infrastructure interoperability gap, not merely a documentation gap. | Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN)2026-06-15 · reference |
| URE / DSO Grid Connection — 230/400 V 50 Hz Polish Network | China domestic charger installations are commonly documented under GB/T 18487.1-2023, GB/T 20234 connector standards, GB/T 27930-2023 for DC communication, and local grid-operator acceptance. China domestic supply is 220 V single-phase / 380 V three-phase at 50 Hz. The shared 50 Hz frequency does not mean voltage equivalence: Poland 230/400 V requires input-voltage, protection-threshold, thermal, and metering validation beyond the China baseline. Polish DSO connection requirements, protection relay settings, and meter specifications differ from Chinese grid-operator procedures.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 |
Poland's electricity sector is regulated by URE (Urząd Regulacji Energetyki, Energy Regulatory Office), with PSE (Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne) operating the transmission system and local DSOs (distribution system operators, such as Energa, Tauron, PGE Dystrybucja, Enea, innogy Stoen) managing the distribution network and processing grid-connection applications for EV charging installations. The low-voltage context is 230 V single-phase / 400 V three-phase at 50 Hz — the same frequency as China but different nominal voltage from China's 220/380 V baseline. Grid-connected charger projects should be treated as site-specific electrical installations requiring DSO supply-capacity review, protection coordination, metering, earthing, harmonic and power-quality review, commissioning, and written project acceptance before energisation. For large charging installations, EU RfG Regulation (2016/631) may impose additional grid-connection requirements.URE (Urząd Regulacji Energetyki) — Energy Regulatory Office electricity-sector oversight PSE and local DSO (Energa, Tauron, PGE Dystrybucja, Enea, innogy Stoen) grid-connection and project acceptance requirements IEC 61000 series — electromagnetic compatibility and power quality IEC 61851-1 — EV conductive charging system general requirements Commission Regulation (EU) 2016/631 (RfG) — for larger installations |
Exporters must confirm that the charger covers 230 V single-phase / 400 V three-phase at 50 Hz, not only China's 220/380 V settings. Protection thresholds, leakage-current devices, metering accuracy, harmonic emissions, supply-capacity calculations, earthing, surge protection, and commissioning documents should be prepared for Polish DSO review. For Poland's continental climate, cold-temperature start-up ratings, freeze-thaw enclosure ratings, and winter-operation data should also be included. Polish-language commissioning and installation documentation is expected by DSOs and local inspection authorities. Polish DSO queue times for large EV charging installations can be significant — engage early.[INFORMATIONAL] Poland-ready EVSE needs DSO project acceptance and explicit 230/400 V 50 Hz validation. Do not describe the voltage as matching China: only the 50 Hz frequency matches, while nominal voltage differs from China's 220/380 V baseline. Polish-language documentation is expected by DSOs and local authorities. Cold-temperature operation and freeze-thaw enclosure data are required for Polish continental climate deployments. | Energy Regulatory Office (URE — Urząd Regulacji Energetyki)2026-06-15 · reference |
| CE Conformity Assessment — LVD, EMC, RED (if wireless) | In China, EV chargers require China Compulsory Certification (CCC) under the GB/T and GB standards regime. Key standards include GB/T 18487.1 (AC charging system) and GB/T 20234 series (connectors). CCC is a mandatory third-party certification through designated bodies (CABs); it does not involve self-declaration and is structurally different from CE's conformity-based model.GB/T 18487.1-2015 (AC EV charging system) GB/T 20234.1-2023 (general requirements for connectors) GB/T 20234.2-2015 (AC charging interface) GB/T 20234.3-2023 (DC charging interface) CCC certification (CNCA mandatory) |
EV chargers sold in Poland and the EU must bear the CE marking, demonstrating conformity with all applicable EU legislation. Wired AC/DC chargers typically fall under LVD (2014/35/EU) and EMC Directive (2014/30/EU); chargers with wireless communication (e.g., Wi-Fi, Bluetooth for smart charging) additionally require conformity with RED (2014/53/EU). Conformity is generally established by manufacturer self-declaration supported by a technical file. Harmonised EN standards are voluntary routes to presumption of conformity, not mandatory legal requirements in themselves. Poland as an EU member state enforces CE marking requirements through market surveillance authorities.Directive 2014/35/EU (LVD) Directive 2014/30/EU (EMCD) Directive 2014/53/EU (RED) EN 61851-1 (AC EV charging) EN IEC 61851-21-2 (EMC for off-board EV chargers) EN 55032 / EN 55035 (EMC emissions/immunity) |
Chinese manufacturers must obtain CE marking via EU-recognised conformity assessment routes (self-declaration under harmonised EN standards or notified-body involvement for certain RED equipment). CCC certification is not recognised in the EU/Poland and does not substitute for CE. Manufacturers must generate EU-specific technical documentation, test reports referencing EN standards, and an EU Declaration of Conformity — none of which are produced as part of the CCC process. Polish market surveillance authorities actively conduct product safety checks, so CE documentation must be readily accessible.[INFORMATIONAL] CE marking is mandatory before placing EV chargers on the Polish/EU market. CCC does not substitute for CE. Manufacturers must independently build EU technical files and, for wireless-enabled chargers, ensure RED compliance where applicable. Harmonised EN standards may support presumption of conformity but are not the mandatory legal obligation themselves. Polish market surveillance authorities actively enforce CE requirements. | Energy Regulatory Office (URE — Urząd Regulacji Energetyki)2026-06-15 · verified |
| EU Declaration of Conformity (DoC) and Technical File | Under the Chinese CCC regime, the equivalent documentary output is the CCC certificate issued by the designated certification body, accompanied by type-test reports. There is no manufacturer self-declaration equivalent to the EU DoC; the certificate is issued by a third party. Post-certificate, manufacturers must maintain a production consistency system audited periodically by the CAB.CNCA-C25-01:2024 (CCC implementation rules for EV charging equipment — effective 1 March 2025, supersedes any prior voluntary-only scheme; issued CNCA Announcement No. 25/2024) Measures for the Administration of Compulsory Product Certification (SAMR 2020) |
Before placing a product on the EU/Polish market, the manufacturer (or its EU authorised representative) must draw up an EU Declaration of Conformity (DoC) listing all applicable directives and the harmonised standards applied, and must compile and retain a technical file for at least 10 years. The DoC must be made available to market surveillance authorities on request, including Polish market surveillance bodies. Requirements are set out in each applicable directive (LVD Art. 15, EMCD Art. 14, RED Art. 19) and in Decision 768/2008/EC (modular conformity assessment).Directive 2014/35/EU Art. 15 (LVD DoC) Directive 2014/30/EU Art. 14 (EMCD DoC) Directive 2014/53/EU Art. 19 (RED DoC) Decision 768/2008/EC (modular conformity assessment framework) |
Chinese manufacturers exporting to Poland/EU must create an EU-format DoC from scratch — listing each applicable EU directive, the specific harmonised standards applied, the manufacturer's name and address (or EU authorised representative's), and a traceable signatory. The CCC certificate neither replaces nor simplifies this; test data generated for CCC may be re-used only if it was produced against equivalent EN test methods, which requires engineering review. The DoC and technical file should be maintained in a form accessible to Polish market surveillance authorities; key portions may need to be provided in Polish upon request.[INFORMATIONAL] An EU DoC is a legal document that manufacturers or their EU representatives must sign and retain. It cannot be delegated to a test lab or certification body. Chinese exporters with only CCC documentation must draft the DoC in-house or engage an EU-based compliance consultant. Polish market surveillance authorities may request the DoC and technical file; ensure key documents are accessible in Polish where required. | Energy Regulatory Office (URE — Urząd Regulacji Energetyki)2026-06-15 · verified |
| EU Economic Operator / Authorised Representative — Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 | China has no direct regulatory equivalent requiring a domestic responsible operator for export-bound products. Chinese manufacturers exporting abroad appoint foreign distributors or agents commercially, but there is no statutory requirement to designate an EU-resident legal representative responsible for CE compliance and market surveillance cooperation.N/A — no direct Chinese equivalent | Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 on market surveillance and product compliance requires that products placed on the EU market have an identifiable 'responsible economic operator' established in the EU. For products manufactured outside the EU, this means the importer or, if no EU importer, a mandated EU authorised representative (Art. 4). The responsible operator must: hold the DoC and technical file or ensure they are accessible; register in RAPEX/ICSMS where required; cooperate with market surveillance authorities including Polish authorities; and take corrective action if a product is non-compliant. This obligation applies to EV chargers as CE-marked electrical equipment sold in Poland.Regulation (EU) 2019/1020, Art. 4 (responsible economic operator) Regulation (EU) 2019/1020, Art. 5 (obligations of importers) Regulation (EU) 2019/1020, Art. 8 (market surveillance obligations) |
This is a structural gap with no Chinese regulatory analogue. A Chinese EV charger manufacturer shipping directly to Polish customers (e.g., via e-commerce) must appoint an EU-established authorised representative before the first unit enters the Polish market. Without one, the product cannot legally be placed on the Polish/EU market under Regulation 2019/1020. The AR must be named on the product label or documentation. Polish market surveillance authorities actively cooperate with EU-level RAPEX/ICSMS systems.[INFORMATIONAL] Chinese manufacturers without an EU importer must appoint an EU-established authorised representative. This is a hard legal gate under Regulation 2019/1020 — no EU AR means the product cannot lawfully enter the Polish/EU market, regardless of CE marking status. Polish market surveillance authorities actively enforce these obligations. | Energy Regulatory Office (URE — Urząd Regulacji Energetyki)2026-06-15 · verified |
| AFIR — Public EV Charging: Ad-hoc Payment, Interoperability and Technical Specifications | China has no direct regulatory equivalent to AFIR's functional public-charging requirements. The closest standards are GB/T 34658 (interoperability requirements) and NB/T 33025 (communication protocols for EV charging), plus GB/T 27930 (DC charging communication). Chinese public chargers are increasingly connected via operator platforms (e.g., State Grid, Southern Grid, TELD), but AFIR-equivalent ad-hoc payment, data-access, smart recharging and EU connector requirements are not mandated by Chinese regulation.GB/T 34658-2017 (EV conductive charging interoperability requirements) NB/T 33025-2016 (EV DC charging communication protocol — EVSE side) GB/T 27930-2015 (communication protocol between off-board charger and BMS) |
Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 (AFIR) mandates functional requirements for publicly accessible EV recharging points throughout Poland and the EU. AFIR-confirmed requirements include: (1) ad-hoc charging without a subscription or contract, with the payment instruments required by AFIR for relevant publicly accessible recharging points; (2) transparent price information before a charging session starts; (3) digital connectivity, smart recharging capability, static data and dynamic data obligations for publicly accessible infrastructure; (4) AFIR Annex II technical specifications including Type 2 for normal-power AC recharging points and Combo 2 for high-power DC recharging points; and (5) TEN-T deployment targets. Poland has TEN-T corridors (including the Via Baltica and Baltic–Adriatic corridors) where AFIR deployment timelines are particularly relevant. AFIR replaces Directive 2014/94/EU (AFID).Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 (AFIR) — full text AFIR Annex II (technical specifications for publicly accessible recharging points) Poland TEN-T corridor deployment obligations (Via Baltica, Baltic–Adriatic) |
Significant functional gap for public charging deployments in Poland: (1) ad-hoc payment functionality may need to be added for EU/Polish public deployments; (2) digital connectivity, smart recharging, data-access and roaming/data exchange obligations may differ from proprietary Chinese operator platforms; (3) AFIR Annex II connector specifications differ from Chinese GB/T connector practice; (4) Polish TEN-T corridor deployments have specific AFIR timeline obligations that accelerate compliance requirements for suppliers. These AFIR requirements apply primarily to charge point operators (CPOs), but hardware and software capability must be available at installation.[INFORMATIONAL] AFIR introduces functional requirements for publicly accessible charging points in Poland, including ad-hoc payment, price transparency, digital connectivity, smart recharging, data obligations and Annex II connector specifications. Chinese charger hardware intended for Polish public deployment must be verified for AFIR compliance before installation. Poland's TEN-T corridor obligations make AFIR timelines particularly pressing for suppliers targeting Polish motorway charging networks. | Energy Regulatory Office (URE — Urząd Regulacji Energetyki)2026-06-15 · reference |
| OCPP, EMC, Radio Modules, and Power Quality | China DC fast chargers commonly use GB/T 27930-2023 CAN communication between the off-board charger and vehicle BMS. This is not OCPP back-office communication and is not the CCS2 communication direction. China-market chargers may also include China-specific payment (e.g., Alipay/WeChat integrated systems), SIM, cloud, and operator integrations that need reconfiguration for Polish operators, roaming, PLN currency, Polish language interfaces, and EU data-access requirements under AFIR.GB/T 27930-2023 GB/T 18487.1-2023 China operator-specific back-office protocols China radio module approvals where applicable |
Networked EV chargers in Poland should be specified for OCPP back-office interoperability where a charge-point operator (CPO), fleet operator, commercial real-estate owner, local municipality, or DSO-linked programme requires remote monitoring, billing, diagnostics, or load management. Electrical and electronic emissions and immunity evidence should align with the EU EMC Directive 2014/30/EU harmonised standards (EN 55032, EN 55035, EN IEC 61851-21-2) and IEC 61000 power-quality standards. Cellular, Wi-Fi, RFID, payment, or smart-metering modules may trigger additional communications, spectrum, cybersecurity, and data-interface checks under RED 2014/53/EU and Polish regulatory requirements. Poland's rapidly growing EV charging ecosystem increasingly requires OCPP-capable hardware to participate in national e-mobility platforms (e.g., GovTech/AFIR data reporting obligations).OCPP — Open Charge Point Protocol for networked EV chargers (OCPP 1.6 and OCPP 2.0.1 in common Polish/EU CPO use) IEC 61000 series — electromagnetic compatibility and power quality EN 55032 / EN 55035 — CE marking harmonised EMC standards under EMC Directive 2014/30/EU EN IEC 61851-21-2 — EMC requirements for off-board EV chargers Directive 2014/53/EU (RED) — for radio equipment including Wi-Fi, cellular, RFID modules Polish national AFIR data reporting and e-mobility platform obligations where applicable |
Exporters must confirm the OCPP version (1.6 or 2.0.1), charge-point-management-system integration, remote diagnostics, load management, payment or RFID flow, SIM or communications module CE/RED approval path, and EMC test reports to EU standards (EN 55032, EN 55035, EN IEC 61851-21-2) for the final Poland configuration. For DC CCS2 products, GB/T 27930 must not be presented as the relevant communication evidence. Harmonic current and immunity data should be reviewed against the Polish DSO supply point requirements. China-market payment and language integrations will require reconfiguration for the Polish market (PLN currency, Polish-language UI, EU data reporting). For AFIR-compliant public chargers, OCPP 2.0.1 may be required to support smart recharging and static/dynamic data obligations.[INFORMATIONAL] Poland networked chargers should be validated for OCPP integration (1.6 or 2.0.1 as required), CE-marked EMC compliance under Directive 2014/30/EU using EN harmonised standards, RED compliance where radio modules are present, Polish DSO power-quality and harmonic requirements, and AFIR data obligations for public deployments. GB/T 27930 alone does not satisfy OCPP, CCS2 communication, or back-office interoperability needs. China-market payment and UI integrations require reconfiguration for Polish operators. | Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN)2026-06-15 · reference |
| Low Voltage Safety — EV Charging Equipment (General) | China commonly references GB/T 18487.1-2015 (Electric vehicle conductive charging system — General requirements), which is technically aligned with IEC 61851-1 but incorporates national deviations. It is enforced under the GB framework administered by SAMR/SAC. GB/T 18487.1 testing and certification by a Chinese CNAS-accredited lab is NOT recognised as equivalent to EN IEC 61851-1 testing under the EU LVD conformity assessment pathway.GB/T 18487.1-2015 — Electric vehicle conductive charging system — General requirements (SAMR/SAC) | EV charging equipment placed on the Polish/EU market must comply with the Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, ensuring it is designed and manufactured to be safe when correctly installed and maintained. Equipment must meet the Essential Safety Requirements (Annex I) covering protection against electric shock, insulation, overcurrent/overtemperature protection, and clearances. Harmonised standard EN IEC 61851-1:2019 (Mode 1–4 conductive charging, AC and DC, general requirements) provides a presumption of conformity. In Poland, UDT (Office of Technical Inspection, Urząd Dozoru Technicznego) may require separate notification or inspection for EV charging equipment above certain power thresholds or in specific installation categories — verify current UDT scope before installation.Directive 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage Directive) EN IEC 61851-1:2019 — Electric vehicle conductive charging system — Part 1: General requirements Ustawa o dozorze technicznym (Poland Technical Inspection Act) — verify UDT scope for EV charging equipment categories |
Exporters should build an EU conformity file against the LVD essential safety requirements and may use EN IEC 61851-1:2019 testing as evidence for presumption of conformity. Existing Chinese GB/T 18487.1 test reports do not automatically substitute because scope, deviations, connector assumptions and documentation differ. A Notified Body is not mandatory for LVD; manufacturer self-declaration with a Technical File is the normal route. Documentation gap: EU Declaration of Conformity, CE marking, and EU-language technical instructions are all required. For Poland specifically: verify UDT inspection scope; Polish-language instructions and safety sheets are expected by Polish installers and inspection bodies.[INFORMATIONAL] CE marking under LVD 2014/35/EU is mandatory for Polish/EU market placement. EN IEC 61851-1:2019 is a voluntary harmonised standard that can grant presumption of conformity; it is not the legal obligation itself. Chinese GB/T 18487.1 certification does not by itself satisfy the EU conformity assessment pathway. Verify UDT inspection requirements for the specific EV charger category in Poland and ensure Polish-language instructions are provided. | Office of Technical Inspection (UDT — Urząd Dozoru Technicznego)2026-06-15 · verified |
| DC Charging Station Safety — EV Conductive Charging | China's DC charging station domestic equivalent is GB/T 18487.3-2001 (AC/DC electric vehicle charging station — the only published Part 3 of the 18487 series; note: a GB/T 18487.3-2015 does not exist). The current DC system standard is GB/T 18487.5-2024 (DC charging system for GB/T 20234.3 connector). The DC coupler standard is GB/T 20234.3-2023 (supports up to 1500 V / 800 A). CQC or CNAS certification to these Chinese standards is not accepted under the EU LVD CE marking pathway.GB/T 18487.3-2001 — Electric vehicle conductive charging system — AC/DC electric vehicle charging station (only published edition; no 2015 revision exists) GB/T 18487.5-2024 — Electric vehicle conductive charging system — Part 5: DC charging system for GB/T 20234.3 (current DC system standard) GB/T 20234.3-2023 — Connection set for conductive charging of electric vehicles — Part 3: DC charging coupler (supersedes 2015 edition) |
DC charging stations (Mode 4, off-board chargers) placed on the Polish/EU market must comply with the Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU where within scope. EN IEC 61851-23:2023 (Electric vehicle conductive charging system — Part 23: DC EV charging station) is a current product standard that may be used as technical evidence and, where cited as harmonised, gives presumption of conformity; it is not itself the mandatory legal obligation. Key technical topics include isolation monitoring, interlock systems, control pilot functions, maximum voltage/current ratings, and communication protocols for DC supply. CCS2 (Combined Charging System Type 2) connector compatibility is required for Polish/EU market entry under AFIR.EN IEC 61851-23:2023 — Electric vehicle conductive charging system — Part 23: DC EV charging station (current edition, supersedes 2014) Directive 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage Directive) Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 (AFIR) — CCS2 connector requirement for publicly accessible DC chargers |
DC charging stations exported to Poland/EU should be assessed against the LVD essential safety requirements and may use EN IEC 61851-23:2023 testing as presumption-of-conformity evidence where applicable. Particular attention is needed for: (1) CCS2 connector compliance vs. Chinese GB/T connector — a hardware redesign gap; (2) isolation monitoring requirements per European TN-S or TT grid topology common in Poland; (3) ISO 15118 / DIN 70121 communication protocol compatibility vs. Chinese GB/T 27930 CAN; (4) cold-temperature operation ratings for Polish winter conditions. Chinese DC stations using GB/T 20234.3 plugs require hardware redesign for Polish/EU CCS2 practice. UDT may have inspection requirements for high-power DC charger installations in Poland.[INFORMATIONAL] DC charging stations require CE marking under the applicable EU legislation, including LVD where in scope. EN IEC 61851-23:2023 is a voluntary product standard used as technical evidence or presumption-of-conformity support where harmonised; it is not mandatory in itself. Chinese GB/T 18487.3 certification is not accepted as an EU conformity assessment substitute. A significant hardware gap exists where Chinese DC stations use GB/T connectors incompatible with EU/Polish CCS2 practice. Verify UDT requirements and ensure cold-temperature operational data covers Polish winter conditions. | Office of Technical Inspection (UDT — Urząd Dozoru Technicznego)2026-06-15 · reference |
| Electrical Installation Safety — EV Charging in Buildings (IEC 60364-7-722) | China addresses EV charging installation primarily through GB 50966-2014 (Code for design of electric vehicle charging station) and GB/T 51313-2018 (Technical standard for electric vehicle charging infrastructure), administered by the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development (MOHURD). These cover site design and installation but differ from IEC 60364-7-722 in RCD type requirements, earthing system assumptions (TN-S vs. Chinese practice), and load management protocols. Chinese installation documentation is not accepted as evidence of compliance with Polish/EU member-state installation standards.GB 50966-2014 — Code for design of electric vehicle charging station (MOHURD) (confirmed to exist; enforced by MOHURD/MIIT) GB/T 51313-2018 — Technical standard for electric vehicle charging infrastructure (confirmed to exist; enforced by MOHURD/MIIT) |
Poland member-state electrical installation law and grid/installer rules govern the building-side circuits supplying EV charging points. IEC 60364-7-722 / HD 60364-7-722 provide the commonly adopted technical installation route covering protective measures (RCD type B or A+DC detection), wiring, earthing, and load management. These standards apply to the building-side installation infrastructure, not the charger product itself, but exported EV chargers should be compatible with these installation requirements so they can be accepted by Polish installers, DSOs, and UDT inspectors. Poland uses TN-S and TT earthing systems for domestic and commercial installations. Polish building regulations (Warunki Techniczne) and electrical installation rules implement HD 60364 series through Polish national adoption (PN-HD 60364 series).IEC 60364-7-722:2018 — Low-voltage electrical installations — Part 7-722: Requirements for special installations or locations — Supply of electric vehicles HD 60364-7-722 (CENELEC harmonised document) as adopted in Poland as PN-HD 60364-7-722 Polish Warunki Techniczne (Technical Conditions for Construction) — building-side electrical installation law UDT (Urząd Dozoru Technicznego) — Technical Inspection Act requirements for certain EV charging installation categories |
IEC 60364-7-722 / HD 60364-7-722 / PN-HD 60364-7-722 are installation standards — they govern fixed wiring and protection devices at the building side, not the charger product itself. However, exported EV chargers should declare compatibility with Type B RCDs or incorporate internal DC fault protection to allow Type A RCDs under Polish/EU installation practice. A charger that requires installation conditions not achievable under Polish electrical codes will fail field acceptance by Polish DSOs, installers, or UDT. Chinese charger datasheets often omit compatibility statements expected by Polish installers and grid operators. Polish winter conditions (below -10°C ambient) may additionally require charger cold-temperature ratings to be clearly documented.[INFORMATIONAL] PN-HD 60364-7-722 governs building-side EV charging installation practice in Poland. EV chargers exported to Poland should be compatible with Type B RCD and TN-S/TT earthing requirements expected by Polish installers, DSOs, and UDT. This is distinct from product-level CE marking under LVD, but non-compatibility can block field installation in Poland. Chinese installation standards (GB 50966 / GB/T 51313) are not substitutes. Ensure cold-temperature ratings cover Polish winter ambient conditions. | Polish Committee for Standardization (PKN)2026-06-15 · reference |
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