Applus+ Laboratories has developed a new regulatory assessment and market access service for manufacturers of bidirectional On-Board Chargers (OBCs) with Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) functionality. The service helps identify the regulatory and grid connection requirements applicable in each target market and define an optimized testing plan, enabling a more efficient route to compliance.
As Vehicle-to-Grid technologies continue to gain momentum worldwide, Automotive OEMs and Tier-1 manufacturers face increasing challenges in demonstrating compliance with diverse regulatory frameworks, national grid codes, and technical requirements for grid-connected equipment. The growing role of electric vehicles as active participants in energy systems is driving the need for robust validation strategies that address country-specific requirements and facilitate international market access.
To support manufacturers in addressing these challenges, Applus+ Laboratories has extended its regulatory and market access services to V2G-enabled OBCs. Our regulatory experts identify and analyze relevant national regulations, grid codes, connection requirements and conformity assessment frameworks that may impact the deployment of bidirectional charging technologies.
The assessment includes a comprehensive review of grid codes provisions applicable to distributed energy resources and power conversion equipment, with particular attention to capabilities commonly required for grid support.
Based on the findings of the regulatory analysis, Applus+ Laboratories develops tailored Test Plans that translate regulatory and technical requirements into structured validation programs. These plans identify the relevant tests, performance criteria, operating modes and evidence required to demonstrate compliance across multiple target countries.
This approach provides manufacturers with a clear roadmap for product validation, helping them streamline development activities, reduce certification risks and optimize market access strategies. By consolidating regulatory requirements into a single assessment framework, manufacturers can plan validation activities more efficiently while addressing increasingly complex international compliance obligations.
As the convergence between electric mobility and energy infrastructure accelerates, Vehicle-to-Grid technologies are expected to play an increasingly important role in enabling grid flexibility and supporting the energy transition. With these services, Applus+ Laboratories continues to help customers navigate evolving regulatory landscapes and bring innovative energy solutions to global markets.
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