A direct yet critical fact about GB 44495 certification costs: There is no national “fixed price list.” The entire certification process is complex, involving multiple services, and total costs should be viewed as a “compliance investment” for enterprises to meet national mandatory safety thresholds. Costs consist of three main components, ranging from hundreds of thousands to millions of RMB.
You can think of certification costs as three key investments: building a security management system, conducting “health checks” for each model, and long-term maintenance.
1.Enterprise System Certification (CSMS) Fees: Laying the Management Foundation
This investment covers establishing and certifying a “cybersecurity management system” compliant with the standard. Similar to building an enterprise’s “immune system,” it ensures cybersecurity risks are controlled throughout the design, production, and after-sales lifecycle. This is a one-time foundational investment, typically including consulting and auditing by certification bodies, costing approximately RMB 200,000 to RMB 400,000. This fee is enterprise-specific and not directly tied to the number of models to be certified.
2.Vehicle Model Certification (VTA) Fees: “Health Check” per Model
This is the largest cost component, charged per model. Certification bodies conduct detailed threat analysis, risk assessment, and full-cycle security testing for each specific model to verify compliance with technical requirements. Fees for a single model typically range from RMB 300,000 to RMB 600,000. For complex models (e.g., with advanced autonomous driving or extensive connectivity features), additional testing items will increase costs.
3.Long-Term Compliance and Maintenance Fees: Ongoing Investment
Certification is not the end of the journey. Enterprises must also account for long-term maintenance costs, including:
·Annual Surveillance Audit Fees: Certification bodies conduct annual factory inspections to ensure system effectiveness. Referencing China Quality Certification Center (CQC) general standards, factory audit fees are approximately RMB 2,500 per person-day.
·Capability Building Investments: To meet the standard, enterprises may need to invest in infrastructure such as OTA update systems and Vehicle Security Operations Centers (VSOCs), costing hundreds of thousands to millions of RMB.
Official and Market Reference Prices for GB 44495 Certification
1.Official Basic Service Fees:
For authoritative national certification bodies like the China Quality Certification Center (CQC), fixed fees for mandatory product certification (CCC) include:
·Application fee: RMB 500 per unit
·Approval and registration fee: RMB 800 per unit
Note: These are only basic administrative fees charged by the body, excluding the aforementioned major system audit and product testing fees—latter are typically negotiated based on specific workload.
2.Market Case Reference:
Procurement prices from major automakers serve as market indicators. For example, in September 2025, FAW Group Co., Ltd. launched a public bidding project for “Domestic Mandatory Standard 44495 Automotive Cybersecurity Management System Certification Technology.” While the specific amount was not disclosed, the tender clearly indicates that leading enterprises view this certification as a significant investment requiring strict cost control through public bidding—confirming its status as a high-value project.
Total GB 44495 certification costs reflect an enterprise’s security governance level, model complexity, and service scope requirements. Contact BLUEASIA at +86 13534225140 for professional certification consulting services.
