In 2026, eCall certification is mandatory for all new vehicles and automotive components sold in the EU. It ensures that in the event of a severe crash, the emergency system automatically activates, transmits critical data (location, VIN, time of impact) to rescue services via the EU emergency number 112, and establishes a voice call.
eCall certification validates the reliability of the in-vehicle emergency call system under extreme conditions — including power loss, weak signal, tunnels, and remote areas.The system must trigger automatically via crash detection or manually via a physical button, then send MSD (Minimum Set of Data) and support voice communication.
II. 2026 Core Regulation: Full Transition to NG eCall
2026 marks the end of legacy 2G/3G eCall. All new certifications require NG eCall over 4G/5G + IMS.
Key EU regulations:
·(EU) 2024/1180
·(EU) 2025/1871 (amendment)
Key deadlines:
·Jan 1, 2026: No new approvals for legacy eCall
·Jan 1, 2027: All new vehicles must comply with NG eCall
Test standards:EN 16072:2025, EN 17184:2024, EN 17240:2024, UN R144
III. 2026 NG eCall Key Test Focus
1.Trigger Reliability: Automatic crash detection & manual button response
2.MSD v3 Data Transmission over IMS
3.High-precision positioning: ≤3 meters accuracy
4.Backup battery endurance (major failure point in 2026)
5.Network resilience: Weak signal, roaming, fallback to 2G/3G
6.Environmental & EMC testing: Temperature, vibration, shock
7.Real-vehicle crash & road testing
IV. Products Requiring eCall Certification
·EU market: M1 passenger cars, N1 light commercial vehicles
·Components: T-Box, telematics control units, head units, navigation modules, communication modules
Similar systems exist in other markets: Russia’s ERA-GLONASS, UAE/Saudi emergency call schemes — not interchangeable with EU eCall.
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