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DEKRA is the only one accredited to certify against CHAdeMO in the Netherlands
CHAdeMO
Fast and safe charging with CHAdeMO
Electric vehicles (EVs) need to be plugged in to charge. There are currently four types of plugs: two use AC power while two use DC power. For each type of plug, there are two standards that must be complied with. CHAdeMO is one of the standards used for DC chargers (fast chargers) to connect your EV to a DC charging station. DEKRA is the only certifying body in the Netherlands authorised to certify CHAdeMO connectors. Our specialists have all the latest knowledge about this technology.
In Europe, the charging standard
CCS
is used, while in Japan CHAdeMO is the standard. Vehicles from Nissan and Toyota (Japan) and Kia (Korea) therefore have CHAdeMO connectors. Also, fast chargers have a CHAdeMO port. Japanese and Korean cars are popular in Europe, which is why the standard is being applied in Europe too. Both CHAdeMO- and CCS connectors can be found at many charging stations across Europe.
CHAdeMO versions 
CHAdeMO is an abbreviation of ‘CHArge de MOve’, deriving from the Japanese ‘O cha demo ikaga desuka’. This is the Japanese for 'How about a cup of tea?', referring to the time it takes to charge an electric car. Since its introduction, there have been six versions of CHAdeMO: 0.9, 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, 2.0 and 3.0. The maximum charging capacity depends on the version used and the voltage of the battery being charged. We will take a closer look at three versions: CHAdeMO 1.1, -2.0 and -3.0.
- CHAdeMO 1.1
CHAdeMO 1.1 makes it possible to charge at a rate of up to 62.5 kW. This version introduced an emergency stop button and the option of dynamic charging.
- CHAdeMO 2.0
CHAdeMO 2.0 was launched in 2018. This allowed for a doubling of the maximum charge rate compared to the preceding 1.2 protocol from 200 kW to 400 kW. The CHAdeMO 2.0 version also introduced the Plug & Charge function, which allows charging to start as soon as the connection between the vehicle and the charging station is established.
- CHAdeMO 3.0
CHAdeMO 3.0 was introduced in 2020, the charge rate was further increased to 500 kW in this version. The CHAdeMO Association developed the protocol in collaboration with the China Electricity Council (CEC) under the name ‘ChaoJi’. It included a more compact charging plug combined with a liquid-cooled cable.
CHAdeMO certification
In the Netherlands, DEKRA has a unique position, we are the only CHAdeMO-accredited certification body. Before we can start our certification work, there are two steps you need to take first. To gain access to the protocol, you must first become a Regular Member of the CHAdeMO Association by registering on their
website​.
You develop your product using the information described in the protocol. Once you have done this, you will be ready to contact DEKRA to apply for certification. We will ask you to supply some required information and then prepare a proposal for you. If you accept our proposal, we will subject your product in our laboratory to the necessary tests. If your product passes, we will grant CHAdeMO certification.
DEKRA & e-mobility
DEKRA is your partner for all
e-mobility
issues. In addition to CHAdeMO certification, you can rely on DEKRA for all other matters relating to your charging infrastructure, including standards such as
OCPP
1.6 and 2.0,
CharIN
and
IEC 61851​.
We test and certify the electrical and mechanical safety of vehicles, backed by almost 100 years of experience. Our independent testing means that you can provide uninterrupted quality. If you would like to plan your CHAdeMO certification, please get in touch with us.