Your comprehensive European portal for Whole Vehicle Type Approval (WVTA), UN ECE regulations, and achieving full compliance in the automotive market.
Understand the ProcessUnderstanding the technical requirements for the European market.
Specific frameworks for passenger cars (M), commercial goods vehicles (N), trailers (O), and motorcycles/mopeds (L). Each category has unique safety and testing requirements.
Strict adherence to Euro 6 and upcoming Euro 7 standards. Covering exhaust emissions, CO2 output, fuel consumption, and battery durability for EVs.
Compliance with the General Safety Regulation (GSR). Includes mandatory advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), crash tests, and pedestrian protection.
Modern vehicles require certified Cyber Security Management Systems (CSMS) and Software Update Management Systems (SUMS) before hitting the road.
The manufacturer prepares the information document and assesses the vehicle's specifications against current EU directives and UN ECE regulations.
Accredited technical services (e.g., TÜV, Applus IDIADA) conduct rigorous physical and virtual tests on the vehicle and its components to ensure compliance.
Once tests are passed, the national Approval Authority (e.g., KBA in Germany, RDW in Netherlands) issues the official WVTA certificate.
The manufacturer is now authorized to issue a CoC for every single vehicle produced under this approved type, allowing registration across all EU member states.