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CHAdeMO 1.1
DEKRA Product Testing

DEKRA is the only one accredited to certify against CHAdeMO in the Netherlands

CHAdeMO

Electric vehicles (EVs) need to be plugged in to charge. There are currently four types of plugs: two use AC power while two use DC power. Two standards are in use for each type. CHAdeMO is one of the standards used for DC chargers (fast chargers) to connect your EV to a DC charging station. DEKRA is the only certifying body in the Netherlands authorised to certify CHAdeMO connectors. Our specialists have all the latest knowledge about this technology.

CCS is the charging standard in Europe, while CHAdeMO is the norm in Japan. Vehicles from Nissan and Toyota (Japan) and Kia (Korea) therefore have CHAdeMO connectors and fast chargers have a CHAdeMO port. Japanese and Korean cars are popular in Europe, reason enough for the standard to be used here too. Both CHAdeMO and CCS connectors can be found at many charging stations across Europe.

CHAdeMO versions 

CHAdeMO is an abbreviation of ‘CHArge de MOve’, deriving from the Japanese ‘O cha demo ikaga desuka’. This is the Japanese for 'How about a cup of tea?', referring to the time it takes to charge an electric car. There have been six iterations of CHAdeMO since its introduction: 0.9, 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, 2.0 and 3.0. The maximum charging capacity depends on the version used and the voltage of the battery being charged. Below we take a closer look at three versions.

CHAdeMO certification

DEKRA is uniquely placed in the Netherlands as the only CHAdeMO-accredited certifying body. Before we can start our certification work, there are two steps you need to take first. To gain access to the protocol, you must first become a Regular Member of the CHAdeMO Association by registering on their website​. You develop your product using the information described in the protocol. Once you have done this, you will be ready to contact DEKRA to apply for certification. We will ask you to supply some required information and then prepare a proposal for you. If you accept our proposal, we will subject your product in our laboratory to the necessary tests. If your product passes, we will grant CHAdeMO certification.

Trust DEKRA's expertise

DEKRA has all e-mobility solutions under one roof. Apart from CHAdeMO certification, you can rely on DEKRA for all other matters relating to your charging infrastructure, including standards such as OCPP 1.6 and 2.0, CharIN and IEC 61851​. We test and certify the electrical and mechanical safety of vehicles, backed by almost 100 years of experience. Our independent testing means that you can provide uninterrupted quality. If you would like to plan your CHAdeMO certification, please get in touch with us.
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