Charging Systems for eMobility

Kiwa – Your Partner for Electromobility

Kiwa provides a complete testing and certification solution for charging electric vehicles, from compact high-quality AC wallboxes to reliable DC fast-charging stations.

Thanks to our extensive accreditations in the field of eMobility, Kiwa is your partner for testing your devices and proving conformity with applicable standards. We support our customers – all manufacturers of charging stations – with our tests. The goal is to ensure that your charging stations can be brought safely to market while meeting all requirements of applicable regulations and standards.

Avoid equipment and system failures as well as grid overloads at charging stations. By testing your EV charging stations, you ensure that the station can be put into operation without issues and that all legal requirements are met. Product recalls are therefore not to be expected.

What Tests Does Kiwa Primara Perform?

Testing of Electrical Safety of Charging Systems and Wallboxes

Kiwa Primara tests and certifies AC charging systems, checking the general condition of the charging station as well as operational behavior and functionality. In addition, we also test and certify DC fast-charging stations.

We test and certify according to international standards!

• IEC 61851-1, IEC 61851-23

Functional safety testing:

Functional Safety (FuSi) aims to reduce risks posed by the operation of a technical, safety-relevant system to an acceptable minimum. In particular, it is intended to prevent hazards arising from malfunctions of electrical (E), electronic (E), and programmable electronic (PE) systems.

We test and certify according to international standards!

• IEC 61508, ISO 26262

Environmental Requirement Testing

Climate simulations, IP/IK tests, salt spray corrosion tests, aging, etc.
Charging systems are often exposed to extreme environmental conditions. Environmental simulation testing of components identifies design weaknesses already at the development stage, helping to avoid costly redesigns and failures in the field.

We test and certify according to international standards!

• IEC 60068-2-xx, IEC 60529, EN 60695-2-11/-12/-13, EN 60255-x, ISO 6270, ISO 9227, etc.

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Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Testing

Kiwa’s EMC services cover the entire product chain, from development to market, and apply to all types of products. Our engineers can assist with product changes to resolve issues that may arise during EMC testing, even before the test program is completed. After testing, we can also support you with all certification and approval requirements and keep you informed about changes in standards and regulations, ensuring that your product remains compliant throughout its entire lifecycle.

We test and certify according to international standards!

• IEC/EN 61000-6-1/-2/-3/-4, USA FCC, Canada ISED, RED Directive, etc.

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Cyber Security

Minimizing cyber risks is crucial, and it is important to stay compliant with new laws and regulations.

Kiwa makes cybersecurity transparent: we test, inspect, certify, and train your company, offering independent, critical insights. In this way, you gain control over cyber risks, build trust with your customers, and stay up to date.

Since August 1, 2025, all devices with radio components falling under the Radio Equipment Directive (RED) must comply with the EN 18031 series.

The most important cybersecurity requirements of EN 18031-1 for wireless devices include:

• Authentication and authorization
• Data protection
• Software and firmware security
• Network security
• Physical security
• Incident response and management
• User awareness and training
• Compliance with regulations and documentation

Accreditation

Thanks to our numerous national and international accreditations and certifications, you can be sure that our work meets high quality standards, certificates, and attestations enjoy excellent worldwide acceptance. Kiwa Primara has been accredited by the German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) since 2011 in  accordance with DIN EN 17025 and DIN EN 17065 to test and certify electrical equipment. In addition, we offer testing and certification in accordance with the IECEE CB Scheme procedure and are a recognized GS certification body.