Which Products Are Covered by NG eCall Certification?

2026-04-15

This article clarifies the official scope to avoid unnecessary work or border detentions.

I. Regulatory Scope (EU 2015/758)

Mandatory for:

·M1: Passenger vehicles (≤8 seats)

·N1: Light commercial vehicles (≤3.5t)

Exempt: M2/M3/N2/N3. Applies only to EU-bound products.

  II. Covered Products

1. T-Box (Most Common)

Integrates eCall, 4G/5G, GNSS, OTA. Full test coverage; requires parallel CE RED.

2. Communication Modules

Pre-certified modules reduce RF/EMC retesting. IMS/positioning still tested at device level.

3. Head Units with eCall

Test scope matches T-Box if integrated communication; dependent on architecture otherwise.

4. Standalone Aftermarket eCall Modules

For retrofits; simplified environmental testing.

5. Complete Vehicles

Requires component testing + road/crash/vehicle EMC; embedded in WVTA.

  III. Cross-Market Notes

·EU: NG eCall (strictest)

·Russia: ERA-GLONASS

·GCC: SASO/ESMA eCall

·UN R144: Global alignment framework

EU-compliant designs ease multi-market adaptation.


BLUEASIA certifies all NG eCall product types. Contact: +86 13534225140.