The difference between European and Chinese electric car specifications

ArabiaWeather - In recent years, Arab countries have witnessed the import of thousands of electric vehicles (new and used) from China, which were intended for local consumption. In Jordan, on May 26, 2024, instructions were issued for conformity assessment procedures for electric vehicles, which came into effect from the date of their publication in the Official Gazette. These instructions aim to specify conformity assessment procedures for electric vehicles to ensure their compliance with the specified requirements.

Is there a difference between the specifications of Chinese cars and European ones?

According to Article 4 of the instructions, it is prohibited to import, display or advertise electric vehicles that do not comply with the instructions. After conducting a comparison between the European and Chinese specifications, it was found that there are more than 53 differences, and the most prominent of these differences are:

• Comprehensive collision inspection of the vehicle

1. European Standard (WTA): The vehicle must successfully pass the European International E-NCAP crash inspection and obtain at least 4 stars.
2. Chinese Standard (CCC (GB)): There is no internationally recognized inspection, and limited CNCAP is used on some models.

• Specification of electric batteries

1. European Standard: The vehicle battery must successfully pass the European ECE R100 Rev inspection, which includes fire, shock and temperature resistance.
2. Chinese standard: Chinese companies buy batteries from all suppliers without exception.

• Electric motor power

1. European Standard: Focuses on net power and maximum 30-minute power for electric propulsion systems.
2. Chinese specifications: There is no specification, which leads to the weak ability of some Chinese vehicles to climb hills.

• Electronic chip (data and information processor)

1. European Standard: The data processor must be of high capacity to avoid overloading.
2. Chinese specifications: There is no specific specification, and the discretion is left to the manufacturer.

• Charging port type

1. European Standard: The approved type is CCS Type 2, used in more than 90% of the countries of the world.
2. Chinese Specification: The approved type is Chinese GBT, used domestically in China.

• Supported system languages for vehicle systems

1. European standard: English or European languages depending on the country, and sometimes Arabic.
2. Chinese specification: Chinese language based, systems are hacked locally to translate to English.

• Vehicle tires

1. European Standard: Tires must have the European E-Mark.
2. Chinese standard: Any kind of tire is acceptable.

• Vehicle rims

1. European standard: The rims must have European approval.
2. Chinese standard: Any type of rims is acceptable.

• Information privacy

1. European Standard: Collection of information without the knowledge of the owner is not permitted.
2. Chinese Specification: Information may be collected within China.

• Control of vehicles via satellite

1. European Standard: Vehicles cannot be controlled via satellite.
2. Chinese specification: Vehicles can be controlled via satellite.

• Software update over the Internet (OTA)

1. European Standard: There must be the possibility of updating the software via the Internet.
2. Chinese specification: Not specified, limited to vehicles within China.

According to the expert, the European Certificate of Conformity (WTA) contains 19 clauses that have no equivalent in the Chinese standard, covering details related to performance, endurance and safety. Also, 31 out of 42 items in the European Certificate of Conformity (74%) are international specifications of the United Nations IEC.

See also:

When the temperature exceeds 35 degrees Celsius, what happens to electric cars?

How do electric cars deal with hot weather?

Sources:

royyanews