Electric Vehicles
Type approval and EU Battery Regulation compliance for EV manufacturers — a regulatory landscape that is still evolving and requires close technical attention.
Type Approval for Electric Vehicles
EV approvals introduce regulation requirements that do not apply to conventional powertrains — including high-voltage system safety (UNECE R100), electromagnetic compatibility, and, for EU market entry, the EU Battery Regulation. The regulatory landscape for EVs is still evolving, and getting approvals right first time requires close attention to the current state of the rules. KaM works across EV start-ups and established OEM EV programmes.
The EU Battery Regulation creates a new layer of compliance for any manufacturer supplying battery-integrated vehicles to European customers — with carbon footprint declarations, performance thresholds, due diligence requirements, and Digital Battery Passport obligations that conventional vehicle approval programmes do not address. KaM's Kiwa authorisation means EV manufacturers can address both type approval and EUBR requirements through a single engagement.
What We Offer This Sector
UNECE Type Approval
Including UNECE R100 (high-voltage safety) and relevant emissions and dynamics regulations for EVs.
Learn more →EU Battery Regulation
Full EUBR compliance for EV traction batteries — carbon footprint, due diligence, Digital Battery Passport.
Learn more →EU Sustainability Directives
CSRD, CSDDD, and additional EU sustainability obligations for EV manufacturers supplying European markets.
Learn more →Gap Analysis
EV-specific pre-programme review covering UNECE R100, EMC, and EUBR applicability.
Learn more →Electric Vehicles FAQ
Direct answers about electric vehicles compliance and approval planning.
Which compliance areas are unique to electric vehicles?
Electric vehicle programmes add high-voltage safety, electromagnetic compatibility, battery performance, carbon footprint, due diligence, labelling, and Digital Battery Passport readiness to the normal vehicle approval scope.
Can KaM Auto handle EV type approval and EU Battery Regulation together?
Yes. KaM Auto can coordinate EV type approval and EU Battery Regulation compliance together so the vehicle approval route and battery evidence are planned as one programme.
Is UN Regulation 100 the main EV safety regulation?
UN Regulation 100 is the main UNECE route for electric powertrain and rechargeable energy storage system safety. KaM Auto maps UN R100 evidence for EV export programmes before formal approval submission.
Does UN Regulation 10 apply to electric vehicles?
Yes. UN Regulation 10 covers electromagnetic compatibility and is especially important for EVs because power electronics, charging systems, and electronic control units can affect EMC approval scope.
Does EU Regulation 2023/1542 apply to EV traction batteries?
Yes. EU Regulation 2023/1542 applies to EV traction batteries placed on the EU market. KaM Auto helps EV manufacturers plan carbon footprint, due diligence, performance, labelling, and Digital Battery Passport readiness.
Discuss Your Electric Vehicles Compliance Requirements
Tell us the vehicle segment, target markets and timeline you are working toward. We will map the approval route and the services that matter for this sector.
Speak to a SpecialistTell us your markets
Your target regions, vehicle category and the timeline you are working to.
We map the path
A gap analysis against every applicable regulation — before any cost is committed.
One quote, one contract
Fixed scope, routed direct through VCA and Kiwa, certificate in hand.
