The core objective of the EU's new generation NG eCall certification regulations is to upgrade the in-vehicle emergency call system from legacy 2G/3G-based technology to a new generation system based on 4G/5G networks. Here are the key information overviews of this regulation:
| Aspect | Core Content |
| Regulatory Basis | EU Regulation (EU) 2024/1180, amending the previous Regulation (EU) 2015/758. |
| Technical Upgrade | Upgrade from CS eCall based on 2G/3G circuit switching to NG eCall based on 4G/5G packet switching, enabling concurrent voice and data transmission via IMS technology. |
| Transition Period | From January 1, 2025: Companies can start applying for type approval for new models compliant with the new regulations. From January 1, 2026: The EU will no longer accept new type approvals for models that only comply with the old regulations but not the new ones. From January 1, 2027: Only product certificates certified according to the new regulations will be recognized in the EU market. |
| Main Test Standards | Need to follow standards like EN 17240:2024 for end-to-end conformance testing. |
Core Regulatory Changes & Industry Dynamics:
Beyond the timeline above, the NG eCall regulations bring deeper changes and recent industry developments:
1.Technical Advantages: NG eCall leverages the high bandwidth and low latency of 4G/5G networks. It can transmit not only basic vehicle location and accident data (upgraded Minimum Set of Data - MSD to V3 version) but also has the potential to transmit richer sensor data and even real-time footage from the accident scene, thereby buying more precious time for rescue operations.
2.Interoperability & Testing Deepening: To ensure a smooth transition from old to new systems, the industry is developing "Hybrid NG eCall" technology for interoperability between 4G and 2G/3G networks. The standardization of its test specification, CEN TS 18052, is still ongoing. Meanwhile, related core test standards continue to be refined; for example, the ETSI interoperability test specification for the NG eCall high-level application protocol is planned for finalization in June 2025.
3.Industry Active Response: The new regulations have driven the global supply chain to accelerate its layout. Test equipment providers (e.g., Rohde & Schwarz, Anritsu) collaborating with chip suppliers (e.g., Qualcomm) have successfully validated solutions compliant with the EN 17240:2024 standard.
In summary, the EU NG eCall regulation is a mandatory, future-oriented technological upgrade. For automotive manufacturers, the period until 2026 is the critical window for completing product upgrades and certification applications. BLUEASIA Technology: 13534225140, will provide you with professional certification consulting services! Ensure your products can smoothly pass certification and enter the EU market on time.
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