COC & Type Approval
EU type approval and Certificate of Conformity for Chinese electric vehicles
Certificate of Conformity (COC)
The COC (Certificate of Conformity) is the official document confirming a vehicle's conformity with EU type approval. It is required for registration in every EU member state.
WVTA - Whole Vehicle Type Approval
Whole Vehicle Type Approval (WVTA) is the central approval procedure for vehicles in the EU. Auto China Connect supports the entire process from application to approval.
Homologation Services
Comprehensive homologation services: coordination with testing bodies (TUV, DEKRA), testing procedures according to ECE regulations, EMC tests, and crash test documentation.
National Type Approval
National individual approvals and small-series type approvals for markets with special requirements. KBA (Germany), RDW (Netherlands), and other national authorities.
EV-specific Requirements
Special testing procedures for electric vehicles: UN R100 (battery safety), UN R136 (EV safety), charging interface compatibility (CCS/Type 2).
Document Management
Central document management for all type approval documents: technical dossiers, test reports, COC templates, and official correspondence.
Type Approval Process
Application
Submission of the technical dossier to the competent approval authority.
Technical Testing
Testing by designated test bodies: TUV, DEKRA, or other EU-notified bodies.
Approval
Granting of type approval and issuance of the COC document.
Registration
National vehicle registration based on the COC in every EU member state.