Complete Breakdown of 2026 eCall Certification Costs

2026-03-26

With the full rollout of NG eCall in 2026, cost structures have been updated and testing has become stricter. Costs vary sharply between component-level and vehicle-level certification.

I. Component-Level eCall Certification Costs

·T-Box / communication modules: CNY 14,000 – 33,000

·Integrated head units / terminals: CNY 40,000 – 80,000

NG eCall testing includes additional IMS and 5G-related items, increasing costs by roughly 30%.

II. Vehicle-Level eCall Certification Costs

Typical range: CNY 250,000 – 600,000

·Crash testing alone: CNY 200,000 – 500,000 (vehicle destroyed)

·System integration, lab testing, audit, and EU Authorized Representative fees

III. Factors Affecting Total Cost

·Product complexity

·Use of pre-certified NG eCall modules (saves ~30%)

·First-pass success rate

·Expedited services

·EU Authorized Representative annual fees

IV. Cost-Control Tips for 2026

·Design directly for NG eCall; avoid legacy 2G/3G investment

·Pre-test positioning, battery, and network handover

·Use a common hardware platform for multiple markets

·Plan early to avoid rush fees

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