EV/HFCV-10-09
EV/HFCV retrofitting: Draft new UN Regulation
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Date
22 Jul 2026
Status
Subject
Meeting(s)

Proposal to establish uniform provisions for approval of electric powertrain retrofit system installation on vehicles of categories M1-M3 and N1-N3:

  • Add abbreviations section,
  • Insert definitions of electric powertrain retrofit system, vehicle installation approval, approval of electric powertrain retrofit system, type of electric powertrain retrofit system, original vehicle, parent vehicle, and member of family,
  • Modify scope to apply to electric powertrain retrofit systems and their installation on vehicles transformed,
  • Delete prior scope provisions,
  • Renumber paragraphs accordingly,
  • Insert markings requirements for retrofit system installation plates,
  • Add approval procedures and communication forms,
  • Insert specific requirements regarding electric powertrain retrofit systems with compliance to applicable UN Regulations including UN R10, UN R13, UN R13H, UN R85, and UN R100,
  • Insert application range provisions,
  • Modify installer authorization requirements,
  • Insert information requirements for retrofit system manufacturers to provide installers,
  • Insert end-user manual requirements,
  • Add provisions for periodic technical inspection including retrofit system identifiability and certification requirements,
  • Insert conformity of production procedures,
  • Modify procedures for extension and modification of approval,
  • Modify penalties for non-conformity and withdrawal procedures,
  • Insert introductory provisions explaining the Regulation’s purpose,
  • Insert names and addresses reporting requirements for technical services and type approval authorities,
  • Split Annexes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 into separate provisions for electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles,
  • Insert Annex 5 specific requirements aligned with UNECE Regulations including electromagnetic compatibility, braking, electric drive train power measurement, rechargeable energy storage system compliance with phased timeline from date of entry into force to 1 September 2031 for UNECE Regulation 100 compliance, and other applicable regulations.

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