OEM EVチャージャー グローバルコンプライアンス：UL & Energy Star “マルチリスティング”

An effective Certification Strategy(UL certified ev charger oem) is the primary variable that determines if you launch on schedule or face months of regulatory delays that surrender market share to competitors. Pursuing an independent UL certification from the ground up drains engineering resources, incurs significant lab fees, and creates a logistical bottleneck that can stall your entire go-to-market plan while the market moves on without you.

This guide provides a technical standard operating procedure for accelerating market entry. We break down how to use an existing UL file through Multiple Listing (ML) to certify your own brand, the process for securing Energy Star eligibility for US rebates, and the specifics of FCC shielding for reliable operation. We also clarify the cost-sharing model for annual inspection fees, giving you a complete picture of the compliance landscape.

Multiple Listing (ML): How to Use Our UL File to Certify Your Brand?

Leveraging our existing UL certification is the fastest, most cost-effective path to bring your branded EV chargers to the North American market, bypassing months of redundant testing and high certification fees.

What Is a UL Multiple Listing?

A UL Multiple Listing (ML) lets your company sell a UL Certified product, manufactured by us, under your own brand name. Instead of starting a separate, time-consuming certification process from scratch, your brand is simply added to our existing UL file. This arrangement ensures your product is recognized as compliant with key North American safety standards—specifically UL 2594 and UL 2231-1/2231-2—from day one. The process verifies that your product is identical in construction, components, and safety performance to our already-certified model, providing a direct route to market access without redundant testing.

The Process for Certifying Your Brand

We manage the application process directly with UL to make it efficient for you. Our team handles all the paperwork and technical communication required to get your brand listed. The only firm requirement from UL is that your branded product remains physically and electronically identical to the base model we have already certified. Any modification would trigger a new certification process.

• First, you provide us with your company details and the exact branding (model names, logos) you will use.
• We then submit a formal ML application to UL on your behalf, linking your new brand to our primary certified file.
• Once UL approves the application, your brand gets its own UL file number that is tied back to our main certification.
• You can then legally apply the UL mark to your branded chargers and sell them in the North American market.

Benefits of Using Our UL File

Leveraging our existing UL file provides major advantages in speed, cost, and market acceptance. It is a strategic approach that removes the biggest compliance hurdles, letting you focus on building your brand and distribution network. This is how smart companies enter new markets without massive upfront capital expenditure on regulatory compliance.

• Gain market access much faster than pursuing an independent certification, which can take a year or more.
• Avoid the substantial costs associated with new product testing, sample submissions, and engineering evaluations.
• Immediately meet regulatory and insurance requirements in jurisdictions that mandate UL-certified equipment for installation.
• Reduce liability risk by using a product platform whose safety architecture has already been rigorously vetted by UL.

Energy Star: Can You Get Rebate Eligibility for US Markets?

As of 2026, broad federal energy tax credits have largely expired, shifting the focus for savings to specific point-of-sale rebate programs and state-level utility incentives.

The landscape for federal energy rebates in the United States has changed. Most general income tax credits for residential energy improvements, including those for solar and wind power, ended at the close of 2025. This pivot means that manufacturers and distributors must now guide customers toward a different structure of incentives to make energy-efficient products more accessible.

Status of Federal Tax Credits in 2026

The primary change for consumers is the expiration of most federal residential energy improvement tax credits on December 31, 2025. This removes a major historical driver for purchasing decisions. Certain programs, however, are still funded through mechanisms outside of the general tax code, creating specific opportunities for savings.

High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Program

A significant source of funding is the High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Program. This initiative provides direct point-of-sale rebates, which lowers the upfront cost for consumers at the time of purchase rather than requiring them to wait for a tax refund.

• Offers rebates up to $14,000 for qualifying home upgrades, available through 2031.
• The program is administered at the local level by state, territorial, or Tribal governments.
• Includes $200 rebates for ENERGY STAR certified central air conditioners and heat pumps.

EV Charger Installation Credits

For electric vehicle owners, the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit is the main remaining federal incentive for home charging equipment. This credit directly reduces the cost of buying and installing an EV charger.

• Provides a 30% tax credit for the cost of EV charging equipment and installation, capped at $1,000.
• This federal credit is scheduled to end on June 30, 2026.

State and Local Utility Incentives

With federal programs becoming more targeted, state and local utility programs have grown in importance. These localized incentives often fill the gaps left by expiring national credits and can sometimes be combined for greater savings. Many states and utility providers have expanded their own rebate programs, and some jurisdictions allow consumers to stack multiple incentives from different sources to maximize savings on energy-efficient products.

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FCC & EMC: Is the PCB Shielded Against Interference?

Effective electromagnetic compatibility is achieved during the initial PCB layout phase, not by adding costly shielding after production.

Robust electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) compliance requires a proactive, design-centric strategy. As of 2026, all our printed circuit boards (PCBs) incorporate shielding measures directly into the initial layout. This approach minimizes electromagnetic interference before it can compromise performance, ensuring reliability and simplifying regulatory approval.

Integrated Design-Centric Shielding

We build EMC protection directly into the circuit board’s architecture. By treating shielding as a fundamental design parameter, we reduce emissions at the source and create a more resilient and cost-effective product. This built-in approach is superior to relying on post-production fixes.

• We use solid ground planes and controlled impedance routing to intrinsically reduce electromagnetic emissions.
• Via fencing is implemented around high-frequency traces to contain noise and prevent unwanted signal coupling between circuits.
• This focus on layout optimization reduces the need for expensive, add-on shielding solutions later in the production cycle.

Physical Shielding for Sensitive Components

For components highly susceptible to interference, such as RF receivers and high-frequency oscillators, we apply direct physical shielding. This isolation is critical for guaranteeing stable performance and maintaining clean signal integrity in noisy electrical environments.

• PCB-level shield cans are installed over critical circuits to isolate them from both internal and external noise sources.
• In select products, enclosure-level Faraday cages provide an additional layer of protection against strong electromagnetic fields.
• These physical barriers are essential for meeting stringent performance benchmarks and regulatory limits.

Regulatory Alignment and Validation

We confirm all products meet global regulatory standards through a rigorous validation process. This process starts early in development with simulation and pre-compliance testing, concluding with formal certification for target markets.

• Our designs adhere to FCC Part 15 and CISPR standards, ensuring compliance for major international markets like North America and Europe.
• Pre-compliance testing is a standard step in our development cycle to identify and resolve potential EMC issues before final production.
• This proactive validation strategy streamlines the path to formal certification and guarantees a compliant final product.

Cost Sharing: Who Pays for the Annual Inspection Fees?

The financial responsibility for annual EV charger inspections is fragmented, typically falling to either the charging network operator or the state government, depending on regional regulations.

Responsibility of the Charging Service Provider

In many regions, the financial responsibility for annual inspections falls directly on the charging service providers or network operators. This model treats inspection fees as a standard operational cost for the business running the charging stations.

• States like Washington implement this model by charging annual registration fees per port, such as $20 for Level 2 and $40 for DCFC ports.
• This approach ensures that the entities profiting from the service cover the regulatory costs associated with maintaining public trust and safety.

State-Funded Inspection Programs

An alternative model involves state governments covering the costs of inspection and enforcement through dedicated budgets. This approach treats the regulation of EV chargers as a public service, similar to how gas pump inspections are managed.

• States like Georgia have established this system, where state budgets finance the necessary inspection divisions and compliance infrastructure.
• Under this model, the cost is distributed among taxpayers rather than being a direct fee to the charging station operator.

KelyLands’ Role as the Manufacturer

As an OEM/ODM manufacturer, KelyLands provides fully compliant charging hardware. The responsibility for ongoing operational costs, including annual inspection fees, belongs to the client who owns and operates the charging network.

• Our role is to supply the certified equipment; the network operator or service provider is responsible for all local registration and inspection fees.
• We support our clients by providing all necessary technical documentation to help them meet regional compliance and inspection requirements smoothly.

結論

Using a pre-certified UL file through Multiple Listing streamlines market access and ensures your products meet established safety standards. This approach also helps secure Energy Star eligibility, unlocking valuable customer rebates in the United States. It’s an efficient way to launch compliant chargers without navigating the entire certification process from the beginning.

Our engineering team is ready to provide the UL file data and Energy Star documentation needed for your brand. Contact us to review your project requirements and see how we can support your entry into North American markets.

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