UL Solutions in Europe Issues First Certification for 400 kW Electric Vehicle Charger Designed for Fast Charging
UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS), a global leader in applied safety science, today announced another milestone in its efforts to help empower the adoption of electric vehicles (EV) with our first certification in Europe of a fast EV charger made by Alpitronic.
The Alpitronic HYC400 is the first 400-kilowatt (kW) system to achieve UL certification from UL Solutions in Europe to UL 2202, the Standard for DC Charging Equipment for Electric Vehicles, a U.S. scheme, that marks Alpitronic’s formal entry into the North American market.
“This achievement reinforces UL Solutions’ growth and focus on capabilities to serve the EV market with services that help increase confidence in the performance, reliability and safety of products,” said Milan Dotlich, vice president and general manager of the Energy and Industrial Automation Group at UL Solutions. “We are proud to play a part in Alpitronic’s journey to meet the demand for higher power and faster charging speeds in EV charging equipment.”
At its EV Charging Test Center in Neu-Isenburg, UL Solutions evaluated and tested the HYC400 by Alpitronic, a leading European manufacturer of DC chargers, to assess compliance with the safety and performance requirements of UL 2202. This includes requirements for factors such as power verification, temperature, high voltage and moisture. The HYC400 also underwent personal protection system testing according to UL 2231, the Standard for Personnel Protection Systems for Electric Vehicle (EV) Supply Circuits, to demonstrate the safe operation of this charger for the user.
Compared to typical charging methods, 400 kW EV chargers can significantly reduce charging time. For drivers, this can decrease the amount of time spent charging their vehicle which addresses a major concern for EV adoption.
Over the past decade, the growth of electric mobility has continued to increase on a global scale. Governments are implementing policies to put more EVs on the road by 2030. The number of EV chargers is rapidly increasing as EV demand rises. From 2014 to 2024, the EV charging infrastructure industry has seen significant growth, with a substantial increase in the number of public charging points globally, particularly in the last few years, driven by rising electric vehicle sales. This growth is characterized by a rapid expansion of fast chargers and a focus on improving the accessibility and interoperability of charging networks.1
“Our UL Solutions achievement is a major step forward for fast charging and helps unlock further EV adoption by making charging more efficient and convenient. Certification to UL 2202 for the HYC400 gives our partners confidence that this equipment delivers as promised regarding safety and performance,” said Phillip Senoner, co-founder, CEO and chairman of the board of Alpitronic.
The UL Solutions Neu-Isenburg EV Charging Test Center is part of a global network of test facilities supporting the electrification of transportation. These include:
- BatterieIngenieure by UL Solutions, battery testing laboratory in Aachen, Germany
- CERE by UL Solutions, Microgrid/Distributed Energy Resource Laboratory in Madrid, Spain
- North America Advanced Electric Vehicle Charging Laboratory in Northbrook, Illinois
- EV Charging Test Center in Fremont, California
- UL Solutions E-Mobility and Energy Laboratory in Changzhou, China
- EV Battery Laboratory in Pyeongtaek, South Korea
- CHAdeMO EV-Quick Charger Matching Center in Ise, Mie, Japan
- EV and Micromobility Laboratory in Luzhu, Taiwan
UL Solutions recently opened a battery testing facility, the North America Advanced Battery Laboratory, in Auburn Hills, Michigan—one of North America’s most extensive battery testing and engineering laboratories.
1Trends in Electric Vehicles. International Energy Agency, 2024.
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