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Check your readiness for the 2026 UK regulatory changes across ISO 15118, OCPP and the Smart Charge Point and Public Charge Point Regulations. Work through it in your browser - nothing is sent anywhere.

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UK EV Charging Standards 2026 Interactive Audit Tool

Manufacturer's Compliance & Readiness Checklist
The UK's EV charging landscape is fast-moving. From ISO 15118 and OCPP 2.0.1 to new Government regulations, charger manufacturers face complex compliance timelines. Use this interactive checklist to assess your current position and identify critical gaps before the deadlines bite.
⚡ Critical Standards Timeline
2022-2023
Smart Charge Points and Public Charge Point Regulations: now active with full enforcement
2024-2025
Contactless payment deadlines active, V2G standards development ongoing
2026
OCPP 2.1 mainstream adoption, enhanced grid services integration, roaming provider requirements
2027
ISO 15118-20 mandatory for all new public and private charger installations
🔍 Quick Diagnostic - Assess Your Current Status
Critical Area Status Immediate Action Required
ISO 15118 (Plug & Charge) Support
Yes
In Progress
No
 Integrate certified ISO 15118 stack
OCPP 2.0.1 Dual-Stack Ready
Yes
In Progress
No
 Update firmware/backend systems
Smart Charge Regulations Compliant
Yes
In Progress
No
 Add off-peak & security controls
Public Charge Point Regs Ready
Yes
In Progress
No
 Review payment & data requirements
Cybersecurity Audit Complete
Yes
In Progress
No
 Schedule penetration testing
⚠️ Risk Assessment: If you checked more than two “In Progress” or “No” boxes, your product may miss critical compliance deadlines. Versinetic's proven solutions can help bridge these gaps quickly and cost-effectively.
🛠️ How Versinetic Accelerates Your Compliance Journey
ISO 15118 Stack Integration
Pre-certified, field-tested implementation
OCPP 2.0.1 Migration
Dual-stack support & backend integration
Smart Charging Solutions
LinkRay & SiteManager load management
UK & EU Compliance
Expert consultancy & certification support
Section 1: Standards Alignment
ISO 15118 implementation scope defined (AC/DC, PKI requirements, vehicle compatibility matrix)
Secure element or crypto chip in BOM (HSM, secure boot, certificate storage)
PKI provider selected and integrated (Certificate authority, lifecycle management)
OCPP 2.0.1 stack tested with ≥2 CPO backend systems (interoperability validation)
Smart charging features verified (load balancing, scheduling, grid response)
V2G/V2H capability assessed (bidirectional power flow, grid code compliance)
Section 2: Compliance & Testing
CE and UKCA certification current (electromagnetic compatibility, safety standards)
EMC & safety testing scheduled (IEC 61851, EN 55014, surge protection)
PAS 1899 accessibility review complete (public charging accessibility requirements)
Public Charge Point Regulations validated (payment systems, uptime monitoring, open data)
Smart Charge Regulations security audit passed (ETSI EN 303 645 alignment)
CharIN & OCA interoperability testing completed (multi-vehicle, multi-platform validation)
Section 3: Hardware & Firmware Architecture
Build robust, future-ready systems
Processing power adequate for ISO 15118-20 (ARM Cortex-A class, 512MB+ RAM)
OTA updates with rollback enabled (secure firmware delivery, failure recovery)
Secure boot & signed firmware validated (chain of trust, tamper detection)
TLS encryption & certificate rotation tested (TLS 1.2+, automatic certificate renewal)
Modular software architecture implemented (hardware abstraction, API-driven communication)
Comprehensive logging & diagnostics verified (remote monitoring, performance metrics)
Section 4: Operational Readiness
Prepare for real-world deployment
Field trials completed with representative EV models (Tesla, BMW, Mercedes, Hyundai, etc.)
Support documentation ready for OEM/CPO clients (installation guides, troubleshooting)
Roaming & payment integration tested (multiple payment providers, cross-network compatibility)
Certificate renewal procedures established (automated renewal, expiry monitoring)
Firmware rollback & recovery plan validated (failure scenarios, recovery procedures)
Performance under load verified (concurrent sessions, peak demand scenarios)
Section 5: Future Planning & Strategic Positioning
Stay ahead of industry developments
CharIN & OCA participation scheduled (standards body engagement, early access to developments)
ISO 15118-20 & OCPP 2.1 roadmap defined (upgrade path planning, resource allocation)
Cybersecurity updates budgeted (ongoing security monitoring, vulnerability management)
Next-generation features assessed (Vehicle-to-Everything, advanced grid services)
Partnership strategy reviewed (technology providers, certification bodies, test facilities)
Market positioning & competitive analysis completed (value proposition, pricing strategy)
🚀 Accelerate Your Standards Compliance
Partner with Versinetic to transform compliance challenges into competitive advantages. Our proven solutions have powered successful deployments across the UK and Europe.
🔧 ISO 15118 & OCPP Stacks
Pre-certified, field-tested implementations
🏗️ Hardware Reference Platforms
Secure, standards-compliant designs
📋 Standards Consultancy
Expert guidance & certification support
⚡ Testing & Integration
Comprehensive validation services
📞 Contact Versinetic
🌐 Web: versinetic.com/contact
✉️ Email: getcharged@versinetic.com
📱 Phone: +44 121 828 9292

Book your free 30-minute Standards Readiness Consultation
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