The process and timeline for EU Next Generation (NG) eCall certification can be summarized into core stages, with their specific flow and time distribution roughly as follows:
1.Preparation Phase (Approx. 1-2 Weeks)：
·Select Certification Body: Must choose an EU Member State-recognized Technical Service (e.g., Germany's KBA, Luxembourg's SNCH). Mandatory for non-EU companies to appoint an EU Authorized Representative (EC-REP) as their legal entity.
·Document Preparation: Begin compiling technical documentation: system architecture diagrams, circuit designs, MSD (Minimum Set of Data) data logic description (using V3 per (EU)2024/1180), English user manual (including privacy clauses and eCall labeling specs), and a detailed test plan.
·Prototype Preparation: Typically provide 2 to 3 fully functional final product samples.
2.Laboratory Testing (Approx. 3-6 Weeks, Core Phase):
This is the most time-consuming and technically intensive stage. Your product samples undergo comprehensive testing at an authorized lab.
·Functional & Performance Testing: Validates auto/manual trigger mechanisms, MSD data accuracy. NG eCall has higher performance demands, e.g., positioning accuracy ≤ 3 meters dynamic error, call setup time ≤ 10 seconds.
·Environmental & Reliability Testing: Includes high/low temperature cycling (-40°C to +85°C), vibration, damp heat tests per ISO 16750.
·Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Testing & Power Failure Reliability Testing: Verifies the backup battery can sustain system operation for at least 10 minutes post-accident power loss.
·Cybersecurity & Privacy Protection Assessment: Ensures system compliance with regulations like GDPR.
3.Field Operational Test (Approx. 1-2 Weeks):
After passing lab tests, real-world road testing validates call functionality, network handover stability, positioning accuracy, etc., under actual network conditions.
4.Review & Certification (Approx. 2-3 Weeks):
The Technical Service reviews all test reports and technical files. Upon approval, the NG eCall Certificate of Compliance is issued.
NG eCall Certification Timeline & Key Risks:
A complete NG eCall certification cycle typically takes 8 to 12 weeks (approx. 2-3 months). NG eCall certification usually takes longer than legacy eCall due to greater technical complexity and more test items.
Key Risks & Mitigation:
1.Test Failure: Failure in any test requires modification and re-testing, extending the project timeline by 1-2 weeks and increasing testing costs by 50%-70%.
2.Design Changes: Post-certification, any hardware/firmware change (including OTA updates) potentially affecting system performance likely requires re-testing, adding 2-3 extra weeks and 30%-70% more cost.
We hope this dynamic overview, incorporating 2025's latest regulations, helps you clearly plan and execute EU NG eCall compliance certification. For professional certification consulting services, please contact BLUEASIA: 13534225140.
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