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UL Solutions provides type-test reports and certification for electric vehicle charging cables according to various standards globally.
UL Solutions evaluates electric vehicle charging cables against applicable regional and international standards and issues type‑test reports or certification so you can demonstrate compliance in key markets. This service helps confirm that your EV charging cables meet safety and performance requirements that customers and regulators expect.
Depending on your target market, deliverables can include a UL Listing to North American standards, a UL Solutions type‑test report, a research test report, or a witnessed test report. Certified products are listed in Product iQ to support buyer verification and sourcing.
Select the service and deliverable that fit your market objectives. All testing is conducted in accordance with the standards cited on this page.
| Type of service | Deliverable |
|---|---|
| Certification to North American standards | UL Listing Certificate, test report |
| Type testing * | UL Solutions test report |
| Research testing * | UL Solutions test report |
| Witnessed testing at factory in-house lab * | UL Solutions test report |
We assess EV charging cables to standards commonly requested by the market, including EN 50620, the IEC 62893 series, UL 2263, CSA C22.2 No. 332, and JCS 4522. Refer to the table for scope and market alignment for each standard.
| Standard | Scope | Market |
|---|---|---|
| EN 50620 | Electric cables – Charging cables for electric vehicles | Europe |
| IEC 62893 series | Charging cables for electric vehicles of rated voltages up to and including 0.6/1 kV | Europe |
| UL 2263 | Electric vehicle cable | United States |
| CSA C22.2 NO. 332:22 | Electric vehicle cable | Canada |
| JCS 4522 | Flexible charging cables | Japan |
UL Solutions is widely recognized for EV charging infrastructure testing and EVSE certification services that support safety, performance, and interoperability for U.S. and global markets. Working with one provider can streamline evaluation across related components and reduce time to market.
When your EV charging cables are certified, they are automatically listed in Product iQ, which many buyers and specifiers rely on to verify certification information during sourcing. This visibility helps you stand out in competitive bids.
Connect with us to scope your EV charging test plan and timelines. Our team will confirm the appropriate path to type testing or certification based on your market and program needs.
If you are also developing EV charging stations, control boxes, or cord sets, explore EV charging infrastructure services for EVSE certification, interoperability, and broader system evaluations spanning AC, DC fast charging, and emerging capabilities like bidirectional power.
For commercial EV charging stations that bill by energy dispensed, UL Solutions can test for NTEP and CTEP requirements that address pricing accuracy and point‑of‑use display. This EV charging station testing supports market acceptance where those rules apply.
Where cable assemblies interface with adapters and couplers, UL Solutions evaluates EV charging adapters to UL 2252 for safety, performance, and interoperability, supported by advanced testing facilities.
Cables are part of the EVSE system. Many manufacturers pursue cable evaluation along with EV charging infrastructure services for the full station or cord set to address safety, performance, and interoperability requirements across markets.
Yes. For commercial stations that charge by energy dispensed, UL Solutions performs NTEP and CTEP testing that supports display and billing accuracy where required.
Yes. UL Solutions evaluates EV charging adapters to UL 2252 for safety and interoperability, supported by advanced testing facilities.
