NG eCall enters a critical enforcement year in 2026. This article summarizes official regulations, standard revisions, network changes, and certification path updates, clarifying conflicting industry information.
Scope: Mandatory for M1 and N1 vehicles; M2/M3/N2/N3 exempt.
Under (EU) 2024/1180:
·NG eCall type approval open since January 1, 2025.
·New type approvals: August 1, 2026
·In-production models: August 1, 2027
Enterprises must verify the exact text via EUR-Lex.
II. 2G/3G Shutdown Impact
EU operators are accelerating 2G/3G sunset. Legacy CS-eCall will fail in shutdown regions, making NG eCall a necessity, not an option. 5G SA support is optional but future-proof.
III. EN 17184 & EN 17240 Revisions
·Upgraded from CEN/TS to formal EN standards (2024).
·Transition period allows old/new references; new approvals will require EN versions post-transition.
·Confirm standard versions with test houses before submission.
IV. Common ETSI Standard Misconceptions
1.ETSI TS 103 128: Vehicle-side IMS conformance; TS 103 683 applies to PSAP/networks.
2.MSD V3: Extended data, no video streaming.
3.Voice Coding: Mandatory AMR-WB; EVS not yet compulsory; EVRC-WB not used in EU.
4.Positioning Accuracy: 50m CEP 95% (official); 3m claims are unsubstantiated. Multi-constellation GNSS recommended.
V. CE RED Standard Changes
·Legacy EN 303 413 (2G eCall) phased out.
·NG eCall uses EN 301 511, EN 301 908 (RF), EN 301 489 (EMC), EN 62368 (safety).
·Use pre-certified modules for EU bands.
VI. Network & PSAP Deployment
Major EU operators support VoLTE/IMS. PSAP upgrades vary by member state. Vehicle-side fallback to legacy eCall is not mandated; network gateways handle compatibility.
VII. Backup Power Requirements
Minimum: Complete one full eCall call after main power loss. Enhanced test (5min call + 56min standby + 5min call) effective January 1, 2027 (EU 2025/1871). Design for -40°C performance early.
VIII. Cross-Market Certification
·EU: NG eCall (strictest).
·Russia: ERA-GLONASS (IP-aligned with NG eCall).
·GCC: SASO/ESMA eCall variants.
·Southeast Asia: Evaluating mandates.
Core EU-compliant designs simplify cross-market adaptation.
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