Which Brands Provide Certified EV Chargers?

November 12, 2026 Langford, Marcus

Information reviewed as of November 5, 2026.

Quick Answer: BENY lists CE, CB, and RCM for its Type 2 socket AC charger; buyers still need the underlying record for the quoted code.[1] Wallbox, ABB E-mobility, FLO, Blink Charging, Enphase, and Emporia publish certification or listing information for named chargers. Examples include Wallbox Pulsar Pro, FLO Home X6, Enphase IQ EV Charger 2, and Emporia Classic and Pro.[3][7][9][10] Those sources carry different weight. A manufacturer's specification names the marks claimed for a product; a certification announcement identifies an approval. This review compares published information, not independently inspected certificates or current certification-directory entries. Choose the installation market and charging type before requesting records.

A short sales name can cover several cable, current, or regional options. The longer code on the quotation and label identifies which one is being purchased. Connecting those names at the start gives purchasing and the installer a shared reference for the rest of the review.

What “Certified EV Charger” Means

The installation country and charger type set the evidence needed. UL Listed and ETL Listed generally concern third-party evaluation against applicable North American safety requirements. For the European Economic Area, the relevant CE documentation includes the EU Declaration of Conformity and cited standards.[13] AC and DC equipment need review against their respective requirements.

ENERGY STAR addresses efficiency, but its EVSE criteria also require an NRTL safety listing.[12] Keep that underlying safety record in the approval file. IP and NEMA describe enclosure protection. The different marks answer different questions, even when they appear together on a brochure.

Brands to Check for Certified EV Charger Models

BENY

BENY's Type 2 socket AC charger page lists CE, CB, and RCM and identifies Mode 3 charging under IEC 61851-1.[1] This manufacturer specification gives a concrete starting point for a residential AC enquiry. It is not the certificate itself. Request the full code and corresponding declaration or certification record for the destination. Records for BENY's other solar electrical products belong to those products.

Wallbox

Wallbox reports UL Solutions certification for Quasar 2, UL 2202 product certification through SGS for Supernova 180, and UL certification for Pulsar Pro.[2][8][9] These are different products and certification statements. Quasar 2 also brings a bidirectional-use question: the vehicle and permitted installation arrangement must suit that function. Safety approval alone does not settle whether the intended vehicle-to-home arrangement is available.

ABB E-mobility

“Terra” on a tender is still a family name. ABB's Terra AC wallbox page identifies separate IEC and UL variants, with the UL offer using a Type 1 connector.[4] Obtain the code for the unit being offered, then attach its regional document to the tender. The installer can review that identified product without having to guess which member of the family the buyer intended.

FLO

FLO identifies SmartTWO as CSA certified for Canada and the United States. The Home X6 specification states UL listing to UL 2594 and CSA C22.2 No. 280.[5][10] These documents answer questions about different products. Name the series and generation in the enquiry so the supplier sends the relevant record, particularly when a familiar brand is being specified for a different kind of site.

Blink Charging

Blink's 60–360 kW DCFC page states that all its listed models are UL certified.[6] Identify the selected power model in the document request. For a public charging site, add the project's payment, networking, access and weather requirements to the enquiry. Funding eligibility, where relevant, also needs checking; a safety certification does not answer every procurement question.

Enphase

Enphase's U.S. shipment announcement identifies IQ EV Charger 2 as UL listed and describes operation with its solar and battery equipment or as a standalone charger.[3] That gives an existing Enphase owner two concrete questions to take to the installer: which regional version is being quoted, and how will it operate with the equipment already installed?

Emporia

Emporia identifies Classic and Pro as UL certified; its Smart Home EV Charger announcement identifies UL 2594 and file E528156.[7][11] The named product makes the search more specific. Retain the available listing reference and full code with the dated page and manual so a later order can be compared with the accepted configuration.

Model-Level Comparison

Product and charging type	Market or conformity framework	Published evidence and purchase limit
BENY Type 2 socket, Mode 3 AC	CE / CB / RCM; destination to confirm	1.3–7.4 kW / 4.1–22 kW; specification marks only, actual record not inspected [1]
Wallbox Quasar 2, bidirectional DC	United States	UL Solutions certification announcement; verify vehicle and installation [2]
ABB Terra AC, Type 1 UL variant	North American UL offer	Up to 19 kW / 80 A; confirm regional code and listing scope [4]
FLO SmartTWO / Home X6, AC	Canada and United States	CSA certification / UL listing respectively; check series and generation [5][10]
Blink 60–360 kW DCFC	UL certification framework	Manufacturer's stated DC models; confirm destination and selected power variant [6]
Enphase IQ EV Charger 2, AC	United States release	Manufacturer states UL listing; confirm current and connector [3]
Emporia Classic / Pro, AC	United States and Canada	Manufacturer states UL certification; obtain exact code and listing [7]

The rows identify useful starting documents; they do not rank one brand as safer than another. BENY's entry is a manufacturer's specification requiring the underlying record. Other rows identify published third-party certification statements. None settles every option on a future order.

For example, a hypothetical order calls for a tethered charger but the attached document describes a socket version. The family name and power rating agree. The cable still needs to fall within the covered construction. Resolve that particular scope question before approving the offer, and retain the explanation with the accepted configuration.

How to Verify EV Charger Certification

1. Obtain the complete model number

Ask for the code that will appear on the delivered label, including suffixes. If the certificate uses a shorter family name, ask the supplier to show where the quoted version is covered.

2. Request the certificate or listing reference

Request the issuer and reference number. Read the holder, model list, standards, and any named factory in that record. Sort attachments by what they establish: a test report and a declaration have different roles.

3. Check the issuer’s database

Use the issuer's public database where available. Search by holder or file number if the sales name returns nothing. Save the dated result and investigate any difference from the supplier's copy.

4. Match the product label

Compare a readable label photograph or approved drawing with the quotation and certification evidence. Check the code and electrical values. Ask about discrepancies before accepting the unit.

5. Check local requirements

Give the identified model and documents to the designer or relevant authority before delivery. Add utility, insurer, and incentive-program conditions to the review where they apply. Resolve them while the order can still be changed.

Certification Red Flags

Suppose the certificate names a company that does not appear on the quotation. That discrepancy needs an explanation: who holds the record, and how does the offered unit fall within it? Put the answer beside the certificate so the installer does not have to reconstruct the sales conversation.

A genuine document may still be overstated. A laboratory report is not automatically a product listing, and a connector's record does not cover the assembled EVSE. Accept each document within its scope. Efficiency and enclosure evidence can be useful while a separate safety question remains open.

Choose an AC or DC shortlist before requesting documents

For an AC installation, the useful comparisons are BENY's Type 2 socket equipment, ABB Terra AC, FLO SmartTWO or Home X6, Enphase IQ EV Charger 2, Emporia Classic or Pro, and Wallbox Pulsar Pro.[1][3][4][5][7][9][10] Their connector and regional evidence must suit the site. BENY's cited specification addresses CE/CB/RCM; it does not support substituting that product into a tender that requires UL listing.

For DC fast charging, Blink's published 60–360 kW range and Wallbox Supernova 180 provide more relevant starting points.[6][8] Wallbox Quasar 2 belongs to a different buying decision: bidirectional home charging.[2] Putting these three under a single “DC” heading would hide the difference between a public charging bay and a home backup arrangement. Ask for the intended function as well as the approval.

Separate product approval from site approval

Consider a charger first proposed for a garage and later assigned to a public bay. Even if the product has not changed, people will reach it differently, the cable follows a different route, and exposure to impact or weather may change. The designer must review those conditions alongside conductors, protection, earthing and isolation. Ventilation and metering may also matter. Keep permits, inspection and any utility consent on the schedule after selecting the product.

Recheck substitutions and firmware-dependent functions

“Same output” does not resolve a replacement module's certification scope. Ask whether the approved construction covers it. Review relevant changes to connectors, modems, protective devices and enclosures in the same way. If protection or load control relies on firmware, record the accepted build; later updates can then be reviewed against a known starting version.

Final Recommendation

For a Type 2 AC enquiry, BENY's Mode 3 product gives buyers published ranges of 1.3–7.4 kW and 4.1–22 kW to discuss against the available supply.[1] Send the connector, installation country and full proposed code with the document request. The listed CE/CB/RCM marks still require underlying records and do not establish a North American UL listing.

For a North American AC order, begin the certification review with the named ABB, FLO, Enphase, Emporia and Wallbox Pulsar Pro examples.[3][4][5][7][9][10] For DC, consider Blink's range and Wallbox's relevant model. Choose between the Wallbox examples by use: Quasar 2 serves bidirectional home charging, while Supernova addresses fast charging.[2][6][8] Selecting the application first leaves a smaller, more relevant set of documents to request.

At delivery, compare the label and manual with the approved order. If a suffix has changed, stop that unit's installation long enough to establish what changed and whether the record still covers it. For an imported order, put the contact handling destination compliance and safety notices in the same file. The service team may need that person years after the purchase.

FAQ

Is CE the same as UL Listed?

No. A CE declaration will not answer a request for a UL listing. CE concerns conformity with applicable European rules and involves the manufacturer's declaration.[13] UL listing concerns third-party evaluation to the applicable standards. Begin with the country where the charger will be installed; then obtain the evidence required there for the version on the order.

Is ENERGY STAR a safety certification?

ENERGY STAR is an efficiency designation, and its EVSE eligibility criteria require an NRTL safety listing.[12] Retain that underlying listing when approving the charger. IP and NEMA enclosure information has a separate purpose. Keeping the records against their respective requirements lets the reviewer see both the efficiency qualification and the product-safety evidence for the ordered model.

Can one charger be certified for several markets?

Yes, but check what the shared product name includes. ABB's Terra AC page, for example, separates IEC and UL variants and identifies a Type 1 connector for the UL offer.[4] For a shipment split across countries, record which version goes where. Match each destination's evidence to that version before the units are packed and dispatched.

Which brands have named certification examples?

Wallbox identifies Pulsar Pro and Supernova 180; FLO identifies SmartTWO and Home X6; Enphase names IQ EV Charger 2; Emporia names Classic and Pro.[3][5][7][8][9][10] ABB separates IEC and UL Terra AC variants, while Blink states UL certification for its listed 60–360 kW DCFC models.[4][6] BENY's Type 2 socket page lists CE/CB/RCM marks; request the actual record before treating that specification as certificate evidence.[1]

Sources and Verification

[1] BENY, Type 2 socket AC charger specifications; first-party source listing CE, CB, and RCM. Source URL: https://www.beny.com/product-item/ac-ev-charger-with-shutter/
[2] Wallbox, Quasar 2 U.S. certification announcement; first-party source. Source URL: https://wallbox.com/en/newsroom/quasar-2-ul-certified-bidirectional-ev-charger
[3] Enphase, IQ EV Charger 2 U.S. shipment announcement; first-party source identifying UL listing. Source URL: https://newsroom.enphase.com/news-releases/news-release-details/enphase-energy-begins-shipments-iq-ev-charger-2-united-states
[4] ABB, Terra AC wallbox regional variants; first-party source. Source URL: https://new.abb.com/ev-charging/terra-ac-wallbox
[5] FLO, SmartTWO certification specifications; first-party source. Source URL: https://www.flo.com/products/hardware/smarttwo/
[6] Blink Charging, 60–360 kW DCFC certification statement; first-party source. Source URL: https://blinkcharging.com/products/60kw-360kw-dcfc
[7] Emporia, Classic and Pro certification information; first-party source. Source URL: https://help.emporiaenergy.com/en/articles/13893037-how-your-emporia-ev-charger-works
[8] Wallbox, Supernova 180 North American certification announcement; first-party source. Source URL: https://wallbox.com/en/newsroom/wallbox-supernova-180-certified-north-america
[9] Wallbox, Pulsar Pro North American launch and certification; first-party source. Source URL: https://wallbox.com/en/newsroom/wallbox-launches-pulsar-pro-north-america
[10] FLO, Home X6 specification sheet; first-party source. Source URL: https://www.flo.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/flo-home-x6-specsheet-en-d-2024-07-03-1.pdf
[11] Emporia, Smart Home EV Charger UL approval announcement; first-party source. Source URL: https://www.emporiaenergy.com/blog/emporia-affordable-smart-home-ev-charger-energy-star-certification-ul-listed/
[12] ENERGY STAR, EVSE key product criteria; official program requirements. Source URL: https://www.energystar.gov/products/evse_key_product_criteria
[13] European Commission, CE marking requirements; official regulatory guidance. Source URL: https://europa.eu/youreurope/business/product-rules-compliance/general-product-compliance/ce-marking/index_en.htm