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China-to-Romania 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 Romania (ASRO/ANRE/Transelectrica) requirements for EU CE framework compliance (LVD 2014/35/EU, EMC 2014/30/EU, RED 2014/53/EU), connector standards (IEC 62196 Type 2 / CCS2), AFIR 2023/1804 interoperability, grid interconnection, OCPP, and destination-country due-diligence expectations, with Constanta as the main port.
Dataset 2026-06-11
Last verified 2026-06-15
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GAP MATRIX
Compliance Gap Matrix
| Compliance item | Common China baseline | Romania (ASRO / ANRE / Transelectrica) | Gap / action | Source + verification date |
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| AC Connector Mandate — IEC 62196 Type 2 (Romania / EU AFIR) | GB/T 20234.2-2015 (Connection set for conductive charging of electric vehicles – Part 2: AC charging coupler) specifies the Chinese AC EV connector standard. The GB/T connector is physically and electrically incompatible with IEC 62196 Type 2 and is not recognised in the EU or Romania for public charging infrastructure. Chinese EV charger manufacturers exporting to Romania must fit IEC 62196 Type 2 connectors, not GB/T 20234.2.GB/T 20234.2-2015 — Connection set for conductive charging of electric vehicles – Part 2: AC charging coupler | EU AFIR Regulation 2023/1804 (Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation, replacing AFID 2014/94/EU) mandates IEC 62196 Type 2 connectors for all publicly accessible AC EV charging points in EU member states, including Romania. ASRO adopts the relevant IEC/EN standards as SR EN equivalents. ANRE and Romanian authorities enforce AFIR implementation. All AC chargers for public deployment in Romania must provide Type 2 socket-outlets or Type 2 tethered cables. China's GB/T 20234.2 AC connector is not accepted for EU/Romanian public charging infrastructure.Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 — Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) IEC 62196-1:2022 — Plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets — General requirements IEC 62196-2:2022 — Dimensional compatibility and interchangeability requirements for AC pin and contact-tube accessories (Type 2) SR EN 62196-1, SR EN 62196-2 (ASRO adoptions) |
GB/T 20234.2 AC connectors are physically incompatible with IEC 62196 Type 2 and cannot be used for public EV charging in Romania. Chinese manufacturers must redesign or re-specify their AC charging equipment with Type 2 connectors to enter the Romanian/EU market. Multi-standard chargers with both GB/T and Type 2 ports are not a substitute for AFIR-compliant Type 2 provision at publicly accessible points.[INFORMATIONAL] IEC 62196 Type 2 AC connectors are mandatory for public EV charging in Romania under AFIR 2023/1804. GB/T 20234.2 connectors are not accepted. Chinese EV charger manufacturers must fit Type 2 connectors for Romanian/EU deployment. | EUR-Lex / European Parliament and Council2026-06-15 · reference |
| DC Connector Mandate — CCS Combo 2 / IEC 62196-3 (Romania / EU AFIR) | GB/T 20234.3-2015 (Connection set for conductive charging of electric vehicles – Part 3: DC charging coupler) specifies the Chinese DC EV connector standard, also known informally as the Chinese national standard DC connector. It is physically and electrically incompatible with CCS Combo 2 / IEC 62196-3. Chinese DC fast chargers for Romania must be fitted with CCS2 connectors, not GB/T 20234.3.GB/T 20234.3-2015 — Connection set for conductive charging of electric vehicles – Part 3: DC charging coupler | AFIR Regulation 2023/1804 mandates CCS Combo 2 (Combined Charging System, IEC 62196-3 Configuration FF) as the required DC fast-charging connector at all publicly accessible DC charging points in EU member states, including Romania, from 2025 onwards (with phased deployment targets). CCS2 uses the Type 2 AC inlet combined with DC pins. ASRO adopts IEC 62196-3 as SR EN 62196-3. China's GB/T 20234.3 DC connector (also known as CHAdeMO-compatible in some configurations) is not accepted for EU/Romanian public DC charging infrastructure.Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 — AFIR (DC fast charging: CCS Combo 2 mandatory from 2025) IEC 62196-3:2022 — Plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets – DC and AC/DC pin and contact-tube vehicle couplers (Configuration FF = CCS Combo 2) SR EN 62196-3 (ASRO adoption) |
GB/T 20234.3 DC connectors are physically incompatible with CCS Combo 2 and cannot be used for public DC EV charging in Romania. Chinese DC fast charger manufacturers must fit CCS2 connectors for Romanian/EU deployment. The CCS2 requirement also affects the vehicle-side inlet — Romanian EV drivers use CCS2-equipped vehicles.[INFORMATIONAL] CCS Combo 2 (IEC 62196-3) DC connectors are mandatory for public DC fast charging in Romania under AFIR 2023/1804. GB/T 20234.3 connectors are not accepted. Chinese DC charger manufacturers must fit CCS2 for Romanian/EU deployment. | EUR-Lex / European Parliament and Council2026-06-15 · reference |
| AFIR 2023/1804 Legal Basis & Romania Deployment Timelines | China does not have an equivalent to AFIR 2023/1804. China's EV charging infrastructure policy is governed by GB/T 20234 series connector standards, State Grid and Southern Grid connection rules, and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) EV policy framework. There is no Chinese equivalent to the AFIR ad-hoc payment, price display, or OCPP interoperability mandates.GB/T 20234 series (connector standards) — mandatory in China MIIT EV charging infrastructure policy framework |
Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 (AFIR) entered into force on 13 April 2024 and is directly applicable in all EU member states including Romania, repealing Directive 2014/94/EU. Key obligations: (a) all new publicly accessible AC charging points must provide Type 2 socket-outlets; (b) all new publicly accessible DC fast-charging points must provide CCS Combo 2; (c) ad-hoc payment capability (card/contactless) required at charging points above power thresholds; (d) OCPP 2.0.1 (or higher) interoperability required for new points above 50 kW from April 2025; (e) price display per kWh required. Romania's National Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Policy (NAPF) and ANRE implement AFIR at national level.Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 — Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR), in force 13 April 2024 Romania NAPF — National Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Policy Framework (implementing AFIR at national level) ANRE — National Energy Regulatory Authority (Romania) — enforces EV charging infrastructure requirements |
AFIR 2023/1804 introduces multiple requirements with no Chinese regulatory equivalents: mandatory CCS2/Type 2 connectors, ad-hoc payment, per-kWh price display, and OCPP 2.0.1 interoperability. Chinese charger manufacturers targeting Romania must redesign hardware (connectors), add payment terminals, implement OCPP 2.0.1 backend connectivity, and ensure price-display compliance. These are significant product and software engineering requirements beyond connector substitution alone.[INFORMATIONAL] AFIR 2023/1804 is directly applicable law in Romania. Chinese EV charger exporters must comply with connector, payment, price-display, and OCPP interoperability requirements. These go significantly beyond connector substitution. This is not legal advice; verify current ANRE implementation guidance before deployment. | National Energy Regulatory Authority (ANRE), Romania2026-06-15 · reference |
| Grid Connection Requirements for EV Chargers — Romania (ANRE / 230 V 50 Hz) | GB/T 18487.1-2023 (Electric vehicle conductive charging system – Part 1: General requirements, superseding GB/T 18487.1-2015) is the primary Chinese standard for EV charger grid connection and safety. It is calibrated to China's 220/380 V 50 Hz grid and GB/T 20234 connector system. GB/T 18487.1 does not address Romania's 230/400 V nominal voltage, EN IEC 61851-1 Mode 3 control pilot requirements, ANRE CRED provisions, or Transelectrica CTET interconnection requirements.GB/T 18487.1-2023 — Electric vehicle conductive charging system – Part 1: General requirements (recommended national standard) | EV chargers connecting to the Romanian grid must comply with EN IEC 61851-1:2019 (Electric vehicle conductive charging system – Part 1: General requirements, adopted as SR EN IEC 61851-1 by ASRO) for AC charging modes (Mode 2, Mode 3). DC fast chargers additionally require EN IEC 61851-23:2023 (Part 23: DC EV charging station). Grid connection for higher-power chargers (>3.7 kW single-phase or >11 kW three-phase) requires compliance with ANRE Order No. 30/2013 (CRED) and, for large DC fast chargers, Transelectrica CTET interconnection approval. The Romanian grid operates at 230/400 V 50 Hz; Chinese 220/380 V domestic standards require re-parameterisation.EN IEC 61851-1:2019 / SR EN IEC 61851-1 (ASRO adoption) — Electric vehicle conductive charging system – General requirements EN IEC 61851-23:2023 / SR EN IEC 61851-23 (ASRO adoption) — DC EV charging station ANRE Order No. 30/2013 — Codul tehnic al rețelei electrice de distribuție (CRED) Transelectrica — Codul tehnic al rețelei electrice de transport (CTET) |
Chinese EV chargers certified only to GB/T 18487.1 are not validated for EN IEC 61851-1 (SR EN) Mode 3 control pilot, EN IEC 61851-23 DC fast charging, ANRE CRED, or Transelectrica CTET grid-interconnection requirements. Voltage re-parameterisation from 220/380 V to 230/400 V is required. Romanian-language grid-connection application documentation is required by ANRE and DNOs. AFIR ad-hoc payment and OCPP requirements add further software/hardware demands beyond grid standards.[INFORMATIONAL] Chinese EV chargers certified only to GB/T 18487.1 are NOT compliant for Romanian grid connection or EU CE marking. Re-testing to EN IEC 61851-1 (SR EN) and EN IEC 61851-23 (for DC), voltage re-parameterisation to 230/400 V, and ANRE/Transelectrica documentation are required. | National Energy Regulatory Authority (ANRE), Romania2026-06-15 · reference |
| EU CE Marking — LVD / EMC / RED for EV Chargers (Romania) | CCC (China Compulsory Certification) is the Chinese market access scheme for EV chargers, administered by CNCA. CCC for EV chargers references GB/T 18487.1 and GB/T 20234 series. CCC is not recognised as equivalent to EU CE marking and does not satisfy LVD, EMC Directive, or RED requirements for the Romanian/EU market.CCC (China Compulsory Certification) — administered by CNCA GB/T 18487.1-2023 — Electric vehicle conductive charging system requirements |
EV chargers placed on the Romanian market must carry CE marking under: LVD 2014/35/EU (electrical safety — EN IEC 61851-1, EN IEC 61851-23 as harmonised standards, adopted by ASRO as SR EN); EMC Directive 2014/30/EU (electromagnetic compatibility — EN 61000 series); and RED 2014/53/EU (radio equipment — if wireless communication modules such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular, or OCPP over LTE are present). A Declaration of Conformity and technical file referencing all applicable directives and harmonised standards must be prepared. Romanian market surveillance authority (ANPC) enforces CE marking compliance.LVD 2014/35/EU — Low Voltage Directive EMC Directive 2014/30/EU RED 2014/53/EU — Radio Equipment Directive (if wireless present) EN IEC 61851-1:2019 / SR EN IEC 61851-1 (harmonised under LVD) EN IEC 61851-23:2023 / SR EN IEC 61851-23 (harmonised under LVD) |
CCC certification and GB/T test reports do not satisfy EU CE marking requirements for Romania. Full EU technical file, Declaration of Conformity, and accredited test reports under LVD/EMC/RED harmonised standards are required. Chinese factories typically lack EU-format DoC templates for EV chargers.[INFORMATIONAL] EU CE marking under LVD 2014/35/EU, EMC 2014/30/EU, and (where applicable) RED 2014/53/EU is mandatory for EV chargers in Romania. CCC and GB test reports are insufficient. Engage EU accredited laboratories and prepare Romania/EU-compliant technical files. | Romanian Standards Association (ASRO)2026-06-15 · reference |
| EU Declaration of Conformity & Technical File Requirements — EV Chargers (Romania) | Chinese manufacturers typically prepare CCC certificates and Chinese-language technical documentation for domestic and some export markets. EU-format Declarations of Conformity and EU-structured technical files are not standard practice in Chinese factories. EU Authorised Representative appointment is a legal requirement for non-EU manufacturers and is often overlooked by Chinese exporters new to the EU market.CCC certificate (Chinese market access — not EU equivalent) Chinese-language technical documentation (domestic standard — not EU technical file format) |
Manufacturers placing EV chargers on the Romanian/EU market must prepare and maintain: (a) a Declaration of Conformity (DoC) referencing all applicable EU directives (LVD, EMC, RED) and harmonised standards; (b) a technical file including design drawings, risk assessment, test reports, and quality control procedures; (c) EU Authorised Representative appointment if the manufacturer is outside the EU. Under Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 (Market Surveillance Regulation), a responsible person established in the EU is required for products placed on the EU market by non-EU manufacturers. ANPC enforces market surveillance in Romania.LVD 2014/35/EU — Declaration of Conformity and technical file requirements EMC Directive 2014/30/EU — Declaration of Conformity requirements Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 — Market Surveillance and Compliance of Products |
Chinese EV charger manufacturers must prepare EU-format DoC and technical files, appoint an EU Authorised Representative (or Economic Operator under Regulation 2019/1020), and ensure all documentation is available to Romanian/EU market surveillance authorities on request. Romanian ANPC may request documentation in Romanian or another EU language.[INFORMATIONAL] Chinese EV charger manufacturers must prepare EU-format DoC and technical files and appoint an EU Authorised Representative before placing products on the Romanian market. CCC certificates and Chinese-format documentation are insufficient. Failure to comply may result in ANPC product withdrawal. | EUR-Lex / European Parliament and Council2026-06-15 · reference |
| EU Authorised Representative / Responsible Person — Regulation 2019/1020 (Romania) | China does not have an equivalent to the EU Authorised Representative / responsible person requirement under Regulation 2019/1020. Chinese manufacturers selling domestically do not need to designate an EU-based representative. This is an additional legal and operational overhead for Chinese EV charger exporters targeting Romania.No Chinese equivalent — domestic sales do not require EU Authorised Representative | Under Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 on market surveillance and compliance of products, non-EU manufacturers placing products on the EU market (including Romania) must designate a responsible economic operator established in the EU. This person (the EU Authorised Representative, importer, or distributor taking on the role) must: hold the technical documentation and DoC; cooperate with market surveillance authorities; take corrective action on non-compliant products; and register in EPREL (European Product Registry for Energy Labelling) if applicable. This requirement applies to EV chargers sold in Romania by Chinese manufacturers without an EU establishment.Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 — Market Surveillance and Compliance of Products (Article 4: Obligations of economic operators) LVD 2014/35/EU — EU Authorised Representative requirements for non-EU manufacturers |
Chinese EV charger manufacturers without EU establishments must appoint an EU Authorised Representative before placing products on the Romanian/EU market. This is a legal requirement, not optional. Many Chinese exporters are unaware of this obligation or delay compliance until ANPC enforcement action is taken.[INFORMATIONAL] Non-EU manufacturers (including Chinese EV charger exporters) must appoint an EU Authorised Representative before selling in Romania. This is a mandatory legal requirement under Regulation 2019/1020. Non-compliance may result in ANPC market withdrawal of products. | EUR-Lex / European Parliament and Council2026-06-15 · reference |
| AFIR Ad-hoc Payment & Price Transparency — EV Chargers (Romania) | Chinese public EV charging infrastructure typically operates via mobile apps (WeChat Pay, Alipay) with QR code scanning, and does not require card-based ad-hoc payment or pre-session price display per kWh in the manner mandated by AFIR. Chinese charger manufacturers exporting to Romania must add payment terminal hardware and software, multi-language UI (including Romanian), and per-kWh price display functionality not present in domestic Chinese models.No direct Chinese regulatory equivalent — Chinese EV charging payment is app/QR-code based, not card-terminal-based | AFIR Regulation 2023/1804 Article 5 requires that publicly accessible EV charging points above defined power thresholds must accept ad-hoc payment (i.e. payment without prior subscription or contract) via debit/credit card or contactless payment terminals. Article 7 requires price display per kWh (or per minute where applicable) before the session starts. These requirements apply to all publicly accessible charging points deployed in Romania from the regulation's entry into force. Romanian-language user interface and price display is expected by local authorities and users.Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 — AFIR, Articles 5 and 7 (ad-hoc payment and price display) ANRE — Romania implementation of AFIR payment and transparency requirements |
Chinese EV charger models designed for the domestic market typically lack: card/contactless payment terminals required by AFIR Art. 5; pre-session per-kWh price display required by AFIR Art. 7; and Romanian-language UI. These require hardware modifications (payment terminal integration), software localisation (Romanian language, price display logic), and backend OCPP integration with payment service providers. These are significant product adaptation requirements.[INFORMATIONAL] AFIR 2023/1804 ad-hoc payment and per-kWh price display requirements are mandatory for publicly accessible EV chargers in Romania. Chinese domestic charger models typically lack these features and require hardware and software adaptation. This is not legal advice; verify current ANRE thresholds and implementation guidance before deployment. | EUR-Lex / European Parliament and Council2026-06-15 · reference |
| OCPP Interoperability & EMC for EV Chargers — Romania / EU | Chinese EV chargers commonly use GB/T 27930-2015 (Communication protocol between off-board conductive charger and battery management system of electric vehicle) for DC fast charging communication, and proprietary or OCPP-based protocols for CPMS connectivity. GB/T 27930 is not compatible with OCPP and is not accepted in Romania/EU. EMC testing for Chinese EV chargers references GB/T 37408 or GB 17625 series, which do not substitute for EN 61000 series conformity under EMC Directive 2014/30/EU. Wireless module radio testing under Chinese MIIT type-approval does not substitute for RED 2014/53/EU CE marking.GB/T 27930-2015 — Communication protocol between off-board conductive charger and BMS of EV (DC fast charging, not OCPP-compatible) GB/T 37408-2021 — Technical requirements and test methods for PV grid-connected inverters (EMC provisions, not EN 61000 equivalent for EU purposes) MIIT radio type-approval (wireless modules — not RED 2014/53/EU equivalent) |
AFIR Regulation 2023/1804 requires OCPP 2.0.1 (or higher) for new publicly accessible charging points above 50 kW from April 2025. OCPP (Open Charge Point Protocol) is the industry standard for communication between EV charging stations and Charge Point Management Systems (CPMS). EMC compliance for EV chargers in Romania requires conformity with EN 61000 series standards under EMC Directive 2014/30/EU. If wireless communication modules are used for OCPP connectivity (Wi-Fi, LTE, cellular), RED 2014/53/EU additionally applies, requiring radio testing and CE marking under RED. ASRO adopts relevant EN standards as SR EN equivalents.Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 — AFIR (OCPP 2.0.1 requirement for >50 kW from April 2025) OCPP 2.0.1 — Open Charge Point Protocol (Open Charge Alliance) EMC Directive 2014/30/EU — EN 61000 series RED 2014/53/EU — Radio Equipment Directive (if wireless OCPP connectivity present) SR EN 61000 series (ASRO adoptions) |
Key gaps: (1) OCPP 2.0.1 — Chinese chargers using GB/T 27930 for DC fast charging communication must be re-engineered for OCPP 2.0.1; proprietary CPMS protocols are not accepted under AFIR; (2) EMC — Chinese EMC test reports citing GB/T 37408 or GB 17625 do not demonstrate EN 61000 conformity for EMC Directive 2014/30/EU; re-testing by EU-accredited EMC laboratory is required; (3) RED — wireless modules used for OCPP over Wi-Fi/LTE require RED 2014/53/EU radio type-approval and CE marking in addition to EMC; Chinese MIIT approvals are not accepted.[INFORMATIONAL] Chinese EV chargers using GB/T 27930 for DC communication and Chinese EMC test reports are NOT compliant for Romania under AFIR (OCPP) or EMC Directive 2014/30/EU. OCPP 2.0.1 re-engineering, EN 61000 re-testing, and (for wireless) RED 2014/53/EU radio testing are all required. This is not legal advice; verify with a qualified EU notified body. | National Energy Regulatory Authority (ANRE), Romania2026-06-15 · reference |
| AC EV Charger Safety — EN IEC 61851-1:2019 & LVD (Romania) | GB/T 18487.1-2023 (Electric vehicle conductive charging system – Part 1: General requirements) is the primary Chinese safety standard for EV chargers, aligned to GB/T 20234 connectors and China's 220/380 V grid. GB/T 18487.1 does not adopt EN IEC 61851-1 control pilot circuit requirements (IEC 61851-1 uses a specific CP signal protocol incompatible with the Chinese equivalent). Chinese EV charger safety test reports under GB/T 18487.1 do not demonstrate EN IEC 61851-1 conformity for EU/Romanian CE marking.GB/T 18487.1-2023 — Electric vehicle conductive charging system – General requirements (recommended national standard) | EN IEC 61851-1:2019 (Electric vehicle conductive charging system – Part 1: General requirements, adopted by ASRO as SR EN IEC 61851-1) is the primary harmonised safety standard for AC EV chargers under LVD 2014/35/EU in Romania. It specifies requirements for Mode 1, Mode 2, Mode 3, and Mode 4 charging, including control pilot circuit, earthing, protection against electric shock, and temperature limits. CE marking under LVD requires a Declaration of Conformity referencing SR EN IEC 61851-1. IEC 60364-7-722 (Installation requirements for EV power supply) also applies for fixed installations in Romanian buildings.EN IEC 61851-1:2019 / SR EN IEC 61851-1 (ASRO adoption) — EV conductive charging system – General requirements (harmonised under LVD) LVD 2014/35/EU — Low Voltage Directive IEC 60364-7-722:2018 — Requirements for special installations – Supplies for electric vehicles |
GB/T 18487.1 test reports do not satisfy EN IEC 61851-1 (SR EN) harmonised standard conformity for LVD CE marking in Romania. Control pilot protocol differences between GB/T and IEC 61851-1 require hardware re-engineering for Mode 3 AC charging. Voltage re-parameterisation (220/380 V to 230/400 V) and re-testing by an EU-accredited laboratory are required.[INFORMATIONAL] Chinese AC EV chargers tested only to GB/T 18487.1 do not satisfy LVD 2014/35/EU CE marking requirements for Romania. Re-engineering for IEC 61851-1 Mode 3 control pilot and re-testing by an EU-accredited laboratory are required. Voltage re-parameterisation to 230/400 V is also required. | Romanian Standards Association (ASRO)2026-06-15 · reference |
| DC Fast Charger Safety — EN IEC 61851-23:2023 (Romania) | GB/T 18487.1-2023 and GB/T 27930-2015 (Communication protocol between off-board DC charger and BMS) together cover DC fast charger safety and communication in China. GB/T 27930 specifies a Chinese DC communication protocol incompatible with CCS2 / ISO 15118 / IEC 61851-23. Chinese DC fast charger test reports under these standards do not demonstrate EN IEC 61851-23 conformity for LVD CE marking in Romania.GB/T 18487.1-2023 — EV conductive charging system requirements (recommended national standard) GB/T 27930-2015 — Communication protocol between off-board DC charger and BMS (recommended national standard) |
EN IEC 61851-23:2023 (Electric vehicle conductive charging system – Part 23: DC EV charging station, adopted by ASRO as SR EN IEC 61851-23) specifies safety requirements for DC EV charging stations (fast chargers). It covers insulation monitoring, DC leakage protection, isolation requirements, CCS2 (IEC 62196-3 Configuration FF) interface requirements, and interoperability with ISO 15118 (Vehicle-to-Grid communication). CE marking under LVD 2014/35/EU requires a Declaration of Conformity referencing SR EN IEC 61851-23 for DC fast chargers placed on the Romanian market.EN IEC 61851-23:2023 / SR EN IEC 61851-23 (ASRO adoption) — DC EV charging station (harmonised under LVD) LVD 2014/35/EU — Low Voltage Directive ISO 15118-1:2019 / ISO 15118-2:2022 — Vehicle-to-Grid communication interface (V2G, Plug & Charge) |
Chinese DC fast chargers built to GB/T 27930 and GB/T 18487.1 cannot be used in Romania without significant re-engineering: (1) DC communication protocol must be replaced with CCS2 / IEC 61851-23 / ISO 15118; (2) connector must be changed from GB/T 20234.3 to CCS Combo 2; (3) EN IEC 61851-23 safety testing by EU-accredited laboratory required; (4) ISO 15118 Plug & Charge capability increasingly expected by Romanian/EU fleet operators. These are fundamental product platform changes, not minor adaptations.[INFORMATIONAL] Chinese DC fast chargers built to GB/T 27930 / GB/T 18487.1 require fundamental re-engineering (CCS2 connector, IEC 61851-23 / ISO 15118 communication, EN IEC 61851-23 safety testing) to be sold in Romania. This is not legal advice; engage a qualified EU notified body and CCS2-experienced engineering team. | Romanian Standards Association (ASRO)2026-06-15 · reference |
| Building Installation Safety for EV Chargers — IEC 60364-7-722 (Romania) | GB/T 18487.1-2023 includes some installation requirements, but China's building electrical installation standard for EV charging is primarily GB 50966-2014 (Code for design of electric vehicle charging station). GB 50966-2014 is calibrated to China's 220/380 V grid and GB/T 20234 connector system and does not address IEC 60364-7-722 RCD type requirements, Romanian/EU earthing systems (TN-S, TT), or Romanian building code provisions.GB 50966-2014 — Code for design of electric vehicle charging station (mandatory Chinese design code) GB/T 18487.1-2023 — EV conductive charging system requirements (installation provisions) |
IEC 60364-7-722:2018 (Requirements for special installations or locations – Supplies for electric vehicles, adopted by ASRO as SR EN IEC 60364-7-722) specifies building electrical installation requirements for EV power supply points, including wiring, protective measures (RCD type, earthing), overcurrent protection, and load management for fixed AC charging installations in Romanian buildings. Romanian building code authorities (MDLPA) and electrical installation inspectors enforce compliance. ANRE may also require compliance documentation for grid-connected EV supply installations above defined power thresholds.IEC 60364-7-722:2018 / SR EN IEC 60364-7-722 (ASRO adoption) — Requirements for EV power supply installations Romanian building code (MDLPA) — electrical installation requirements for EV charging in buildings ANRE — grid-connection requirements for fixed EV supply installations |
Chinese EV charger installation documentation and design codes (GB 50966-2014) are not applicable to Romanian building installations. Romanian/EU installations must follow IEC 60364-7-722 (SR EN) for wiring, RCD selection (Type B or Type A EV-specific required for DC leakage), and earthing (TN-S/TT systems dominant in Romania). Local Romanian electrical installation engineers and inspectors (authorized under ANRE/MDLPA) must approve fixed EV charging installations.[INFORMATIONAL] Romanian fixed EV charging installations must comply with IEC 60364-7-722 (SR EN IEC 60364-7-722) and Romanian building codes. Chinese GB 50966-2014 design documentation is not applicable. Local Romanian ANRE/MDLPA-authorized electrical engineers must approve and certify fixed EV charging installations. This is not legal advice; verify with qualified Romanian electrical installation professionals. | Romanian Ministry of Development, Public Works and Administration (MDLPA)2026-06-15 · reference |
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