Terms of Reference for the UNECE EV fast- & smart-charging cluster, a joint activity of WP.5 e-mobility Task Force and the IWG on EVE. The cluster aims to promote user-friendly, safe and scalable adoption of fast and smart charging functionalities of electric vehicles and their integration in the energy system. Task A develops a new WP.29 resolution on DC Fast Charge Power Curve (FCPC) of electric vehicles in three phases: Phase 1 establishes a harmonized test procedure for light duty vehicles; Phase 2 develops requirements for consumer information and minimum performance requirements; Phase 3 investigates expansion to heavy duty applications. Task B inventories the need for harmonization of other recharging capabilities and recharging documentation, including collecting existing international standards and initiatives, identifying discrepancies and gaps, and issuing a harmonized standardization/regulatory roadmap for smart and bi-directional charging of EVs by vehicle category. Chairmanship is held by The Netherlands from January 2025 to October 2027.

This document presents a comprehensive technical roadmap on smart and bidirectional charging for electric vehicles. It reviews standards governing interfaces between vehicles, electric vehicle supply equipment and electricity grids; identifies remaining gaps in standardisation, certification and testing; and recommends actions for global harmonisation. The roadmap focuses on light-duty vehicle categories (M₁, M₂ ≤5 t and N₁), covers communication protocols including ISO 15118-20 and Amendment 1, grid codes across multiple regions, and battery data identifiers under UN GTR No. 22. Key findings include: proprietary solutions and vendor lock-in remain prevalent; ISO 15118-20 has not yet achieved broad interoperability in practice; grid-code conformance regimes for AC bidirectional charging lack mature certification pathways; and end-to-end conformance testing remains immature in major regions. Main recommendations include establishing a Global Task Force on Bidirectional EV Charging, clarifying capability communication, ensuring regulations track standards evolution, extending electromagnetic compatibility requirements to partial-load operation, and maintaining consistency between automotive and energy-sector cybersecurity requirements.

Status report on the EV Fast & Smart Charging cluster’s progress on two main activities: developing the Fast Charge Power Curve (FCPC), a resolution for a test procedure and KPIs, with eight open points requiring validation and verification; and developing a global roadmap on smart and bidirectional charging, which is finalised and to be published as a UN publication in Q1 2027. The cluster’s mandate has been extended for one year to October 2027 to continue validations, resolve open points, and investigate future work including review clauses and a fast charging performance test for heavy-duty vehicles.

Report on the 95th GRPE session presenting progress updates for UN GTR No. 21 (Determination of Electrified Vehicle Power), UN GTR No. 22 (In-vehicle Battery Durability for Electrified Light-Duty Vehicles), and UN GTR No. 25 (In-vehicle Battery Durability for Electrified Heavy-Duty Vehicles). The IWG on EVE reported on Phase 4 objectives and amendments for GTR 21 and 22, with consideration targets of March 2028, and Phase 3 amendments for GTR 25 with consideration target of March 2027. Future work includes investigations into charging power curves, development of a new WP.29 resolution on DC Fast Charge Power Curve performance, and an inventory on harmonization of recharging capabilities.

Document presents preparation for a Task Force on swappable batteries under GRPE. It outlines considerations of sustainability from environmental and customer acceptability perspectives, identifies issues requiring regulatory framework including vehicle and battery approval processes, safety requirements for swapping operations, performance and durability standards, cyber security measures, and compatibility checking. A two-step approach is proposed: identifying work items and drafting Terms of Reference. The Task Force will review WP.29 regulations, identify technical requirements for swappable-battery vehicles, define vehicle types for type approval, and collaborate with other WP.29 bodies. Japan and China are initial Co-Chairs; other Contracting Parties are welcomed to join. Timeline spans October 2026 through May 2027 with discussions beginning at GRPE-95.

Terms of Reference for the UNECE EV fast- & smart-charging cluster, a joint activity of WP.5 e-mobility Task Force and the IWG on EVE. The cluster aims to promote user-friendly, safe and scalable adoption of fast and smart charging functionalities of electric vehicles and their integration in the energy system. Task A develops a new WP.29 resolution on DC Fast Charge Power Curve (FCPC) of electric vehicles in three phases: Phase 1 establishes a harmonized test procedure for light duty vehicles; Phase 2 develops requirements for consumer information and minimum performance requirements; Phase 3 investigates expansion to heavy duty applications. Task B inventories the need for harmonization of other recharging capabilities and recharging documentation, including collecting existing international standards and initiatives, identifying discrepancies and gaps, and issuing a harmonized standardization/regulatory roadmap for smart and bi-directional charging of EVs by vehicle category. Chairmanship is held by The Netherlands from January 2025 to October 2027.

This document presents a comprehensive technical roadmap on smart and bidirectional charging for electric vehicles. It reviews standards governing interfaces between vehicles, electric vehicle supply equipment and electricity grids; identifies remaining gaps in standardisation, certification and testing; and recommends actions for global harmonisation. The roadmap focuses on light-duty vehicle categories (M₁, M₂ ≤5 t and N₁), covers communication protocols including ISO 15118-20 and Amendment 1, grid codes across multiple regions, and battery data identifiers under UN GTR No. 22. Key findings include: proprietary solutions and vendor lock-in remain prevalent; ISO 15118-20 has not yet achieved broad interoperability in practice; grid-code conformance regimes for AC bidirectional charging lack mature certification pathways; and end-to-end conformance testing remains immature in major regions. Main recommendations include establishing a Global Task Force on Bidirectional EV Charging, clarifying capability communication, ensuring regulations track standards evolution, extending electromagnetic compatibility requirements to partial-load operation, and maintaining consistency between automotive and energy-sector cybersecurity requirements.

Status report on the EV Fast & Smart Charging cluster’s progress on two main activities: developing the Fast Charge Power Curve (FCPC), a resolution for a test procedure and KPIs, with eight open points requiring validation and verification; and developing a global roadmap on smart and bidirectional charging, which is finalised and to be published as a UN publication in Q1 2027. The cluster’s mandate has been extended for one year to October 2027 to continue validations, resolve open points, and investigate future work including review clauses and a fast charging performance test for heavy-duty vehicles.

Report on the 95th GRPE session presenting progress updates for UN GTR No. 21 (Determination of Electrified Vehicle Power), UN GTR No. 22 (In-vehicle Battery Durability for Electrified Light-Duty Vehicles), and UN GTR No. 25 (In-vehicle Battery Durability for Electrified Heavy-Duty Vehicles). The IWG on EVE reported on Phase 4 objectives and amendments for GTR 21 and 22, with consideration targets of March 2028, and Phase 3 amendments for GTR 25 with consideration target of March 2027. Future work includes investigations into charging power curves, development of a new WP.29 resolution on DC Fast Charge Power Curve performance, and an inventory on harmonization of recharging capabilities.

Document presents preparation for a Task Force on swappable batteries under GRPE. It outlines considerations of sustainability from environmental and customer acceptability perspectives, identifies issues requiring regulatory framework including vehicle and battery approval processes, safety requirements for swapping operations, performance and durability standards, cyber security measures, and compatibility checking. A two-step approach is proposed: identifying work items and drafting Terms of Reference. The Task Force will review WP.29 regulations, identify technical requirements for swappable-battery vehicles, define vehicle types for type approval, and collaborate with other WP.29 bodies. Japan and China are initial Co-Chairs; other Contracting Parties are welcomed to join. Timeline spans October 2026 through May 2027 with discussions beginning at GRPE-95.

Terms of Reference for the UNECE EV fast- & smart-charging cluster, a joint activity of WP.5 e-mobility Task Force and the IWG on EVE. The cluster aims to promote user-friendly, safe and scalable adoption of fast and smart charging functionalities of electric vehicles and their integration in the energy system. Task A develops a new WP.29 resolution on DC Fast Charge Power Curve (FCPC) of electric vehicles in three phases: Phase 1 establishes a harmonized test procedure for light duty vehicles; Phase 2 develops requirements for consumer information and minimum performance requirements; Phase 3 investigates expansion to heavy duty applications. Task B inventories the need for harmonization of other recharging capabilities and recharging documentation, including collecting existing international standards and initiatives, identifying discrepancies and gaps, and issuing a harmonized standardization/regulatory roadmap for smart and bi-directional charging of EVs by vehicle category. Chairmanship is held by The Netherlands from January 2025 to October 2027.

This document presents a comprehensive technical roadmap on smart and bidirectional charging for electric vehicles. It reviews standards governing interfaces between vehicles, electric vehicle supply equipment and electricity grids; identifies remaining gaps in standardisation, certification and testing; and recommends actions for global harmonisation. The roadmap focuses on light-duty vehicle categories (M₁, M₂ ≤5 t and N₁), covers communication protocols including ISO 15118-20 and Amendment 1, grid codes across multiple regions, and battery data identifiers under UN GTR No. 22. Key findings include: proprietary solutions and vendor lock-in remain prevalent; ISO 15118-20 has not yet achieved broad interoperability in practice; grid-code conformance regimes for AC bidirectional charging lack mature certification pathways; and end-to-end conformance testing remains immature in major regions. Main recommendations include establishing a Global Task Force on Bidirectional EV Charging, clarifying capability communication, ensuring regulations track standards evolution, extending electromagnetic compatibility requirements to partial-load operation, and maintaining consistency between automotive and energy-sector cybersecurity requirements.

Status report on the EV Fast & Smart Charging cluster’s progress on two main activities: developing the Fast Charge Power Curve (FCPC), a resolution for a test procedure and KPIs, with eight open points requiring validation and verification; and developing a global roadmap on smart and bidirectional charging, which is finalised and to be published as a UN publication in Q1 2027. The cluster’s mandate has been extended for one year to October 2027 to continue validations, resolve open points, and investigate future work including review clauses and a fast charging performance test for heavy-duty vehicles.

Report on the 95th GRPE session presenting progress updates for UN GTR No. 21 (Determination of Electrified Vehicle Power), UN GTR No. 22 (In-vehicle Battery Durability for Electrified Light-Duty Vehicles), and UN GTR No. 25 (In-vehicle Battery Durability for Electrified Heavy-Duty Vehicles). The IWG on EVE reported on Phase 4 objectives and amendments for GTR 21 and 22, with consideration targets of March 2028, and Phase 3 amendments for GTR 25 with consideration target of March 2027. Future work includes investigations into charging power curves, development of a new WP.29 resolution on DC Fast Charge Power Curve performance, and an inventory on harmonization of recharging capabilities.

Document presents preparation for a Task Force on swappable batteries under GRPE. It outlines considerations of sustainability from environmental and customer acceptability perspectives, identifies issues requiring regulatory framework including vehicle and battery approval processes, safety requirements for swapping operations, performance and durability standards, cyber security measures, and compatibility checking. A two-step approach is proposed: identifying work items and drafting Terms of Reference. The Task Force will review WP.29 regulations, identify technical requirements for swappable-battery vehicles, define vehicle types for type approval, and collaborate with other WP.29 bodies. Japan and China are initial Co-Chairs; other Contracting Parties are welcomed to join. Timeline spans October 2026 through May 2027 with discussions beginning at GRPE-95.

Terms of Reference for the UNECE EV fast- & smart-charging cluster, a joint activity of WP.5 e-mobility Task Force and the IWG on EVE. The cluster aims to promote user-friendly, safe and scalable adoption of fast and smart charging functionalities of electric vehicles and their integration in the energy system. Task A develops a new WP.29 resolution on DC Fast Charge Power Curve (FCPC) of electric vehicles in three phases: Phase 1 establishes a harmonized test procedure for light duty vehicles; Phase 2 develops requirements for consumer information and minimum performance requirements; Phase 3 investigates expansion to heavy duty applications. Task B inventories the need for harmonization of other recharging capabilities and recharging documentation, including collecting existing international standards and initiatives, identifying discrepancies and gaps, and issuing a harmonized standardization/regulatory roadmap for smart and bi-directional charging of EVs by vehicle category. Chairmanship is held by The Netherlands from January 2025 to October 2027.

This document presents a comprehensive technical roadmap on smart and bidirectional charging for electric vehicles. It reviews standards governing interfaces between vehicles, electric vehicle supply equipment and electricity grids; identifies remaining gaps in standardisation, certification and testing; and recommends actions for global harmonisation. The roadmap focuses on light-duty vehicle categories (M₁, M₂ ≤5 t and N₁), covers communication protocols including ISO 15118-20 and Amendment 1, grid codes across multiple regions, and battery data identifiers under UN GTR No. 22. Key findings include: proprietary solutions and vendor lock-in remain prevalent; ISO 15118-20 has not yet achieved broad interoperability in practice; grid-code conformance regimes for AC bidirectional charging lack mature certification pathways; and end-to-end conformance testing remains immature in major regions. Main recommendations include establishing a Global Task Force on Bidirectional EV Charging, clarifying capability communication, ensuring regulations track standards evolution, extending electromagnetic compatibility requirements to partial-load operation, and maintaining consistency between automotive and energy-sector cybersecurity requirements.

Status report on the EV Fast & Smart Charging cluster’s progress on two main activities: developing the Fast Charge Power Curve (FCPC), a resolution for a test procedure and KPIs, with eight open points requiring validation and verification; and developing a global roadmap on smart and bidirectional charging, which is finalised and to be published as a UN publication in Q1 2027. The cluster’s mandate has been extended for one year to October 2027 to continue validations, resolve open points, and investigate future work including review clauses and a fast charging performance test for heavy-duty vehicles.

Report on the 95th GRPE session presenting progress updates for UN GTR No. 21 (Determination of Electrified Vehicle Power), UN GTR No. 22 (In-vehicle Battery Durability for Electrified Light-Duty Vehicles), and UN GTR No. 25 (In-vehicle Battery Durability for Electrified Heavy-Duty Vehicles). The IWG on EVE reported on Phase 4 objectives and amendments for GTR 21 and 22, with consideration targets of March 2028, and Phase 3 amendments for GTR 25 with consideration target of March 2027. Future work includes investigations into charging power curves, development of a new WP.29 resolution on DC Fast Charge Power Curve performance, and an inventory on harmonization of recharging capabilities.

Document presents preparation for a Task Force on swappable batteries under GRPE. It outlines considerations of sustainability from environmental and customer acceptability perspectives, identifies issues requiring regulatory framework including vehicle and battery approval processes, safety requirements for swapping operations, performance and durability standards, cyber security measures, and compatibility checking. A two-step approach is proposed: identifying work items and drafting Terms of Reference. The Task Force will review WP.29 regulations, identify technical requirements for swappable-battery vehicles, define vehicle types for type approval, and collaborate with other WP.29 bodies. Japan and China are initial Co-Chairs; other Contracting Parties are welcomed to join. Timeline spans October 2026 through May 2027 with discussions beginning at GRPE-95.

Terms of Reference for the UNECE EV fast- & smart-charging cluster, a joint activity of WP.5 e-mobility Task Force and the IWG on EVE. The cluster aims to promote user-friendly, safe and scalable adoption of fast and smart charging functionalities of electric vehicles and their integration in the energy system. Task A develops a new WP.29 resolution on DC Fast Charge Power Curve (FCPC) of electric vehicles in three phases: Phase 1 establishes a harmonized test procedure for light duty vehicles; Phase 2 develops requirements for consumer information and minimum performance requirements; Phase 3 investigates expansion to heavy duty applications. Task B inventories the need for harmonization of other recharging capabilities and recharging documentation, including collecting existing international standards and initiatives, identifying discrepancies and gaps, and issuing a harmonized standardization/regulatory roadmap for smart and bi-directional charging of EVs by vehicle category. Chairmanship is held by The Netherlands from January 2025 to October 2027.

This document presents a comprehensive technical roadmap on smart and bidirectional charging for electric vehicles. It reviews standards governing interfaces between vehicles, electric vehicle supply equipment and electricity grids; identifies remaining gaps in standardisation, certification and testing; and recommends actions for global harmonisation. The roadmap focuses on light-duty vehicle categories (M₁, M₂ ≤5 t and N₁), covers communication protocols including ISO 15118-20 and Amendment 1, grid codes across multiple regions, and battery data identifiers under UN GTR No. 22. Key findings include: proprietary solutions and vendor lock-in remain prevalent; ISO 15118-20 has not yet achieved broad interoperability in practice; grid-code conformance regimes for AC bidirectional charging lack mature certification pathways; and end-to-end conformance testing remains immature in major regions. Main recommendations include establishing a Global Task Force on Bidirectional EV Charging, clarifying capability communication, ensuring regulations track standards evolution, extending electromagnetic compatibility requirements to partial-load operation, and maintaining consistency between automotive and energy-sector cybersecurity requirements.

Status report on the EV Fast & Smart Charging cluster’s progress on two main activities: developing the Fast Charge Power Curve (FCPC), a resolution for a test procedure and KPIs, with eight open points requiring validation and verification; and developing a global roadmap on smart and bidirectional charging, which is finalised and to be published as a UN publication in Q1 2027. The cluster’s mandate has been extended for one year to October 2027 to continue validations, resolve open points, and investigate future work including review clauses and a fast charging performance test for heavy-duty vehicles.

Report on the 95th GRPE session presenting progress updates for UN GTR No. 21 (Determination of Electrified Vehicle Power), UN GTR No. 22 (In-vehicle Battery Durability for Electrified Light-Duty Vehicles), and UN GTR No. 25 (In-vehicle Battery Durability for Electrified Heavy-Duty Vehicles). The IWG on EVE reported on Phase 4 objectives and amendments for GTR 21 and 22, with consideration targets of March 2028, and Phase 3 amendments for GTR 25 with consideration target of March 2027. Future work includes investigations into charging power curves, development of a new WP.29 resolution on DC Fast Charge Power Curve performance, and an inventory on harmonization of recharging capabilities.

Document presents preparation for a Task Force on swappable batteries under GRPE. It outlines considerations of sustainability from environmental and customer acceptability perspectives, identifies issues requiring regulatory framework including vehicle and battery approval processes, safety requirements for swapping operations, performance and durability standards, cyber security measures, and compatibility checking. A two-step approach is proposed: identifying work items and drafting Terms of Reference. The Task Force will review WP.29 regulations, identify technical requirements for swappable-battery vehicles, define vehicle types for type approval, and collaborate with other WP.29 bodies. Japan and China are initial Co-Chairs; other Contracting Parties are welcomed to join. Timeline spans October 2026 through May 2027 with discussions beginning at GRPE-95.