TradVolt SOP / EVSE-INT-001 · Revision 2026-09
Verdict: 12-step procedure, applies to OCPP 1.6J/2.0.1-enabled charge points built in CN and deployed in NL, evidence date 2026-09-22, indicatively 12 weeks end-to-end, all durations and costs PENDING supplier / forwarder / customs confirmation.
| Equipment class | Specific named OEM AC EVSE and DC fast charger models listed in §1 — limits in this SOP cite the OEM manual designation and revision locked at RFQ. |
|---|---|
| Location | Corridor CN factory → NL distribution hub → NL end-customer site |
| Horizon | 12 weeks indicative (RFQ → UAT), all phases UNCERTAIN pending factory load, shipping line, site readiness |
| Evidence date | 2026-09-22 (URLs cited in §7 verified on this date) |
| Limitation | HS/duty rates PENDING — lookup at shipment via TARIC; no figures committed until written quotation issued |
This Standard Operating Procedure describes how TradVolt validates OCPP 1.6J / 2.0.1 interoperability between EV charge points manufactured in China (CN) and a central charging management system deployed in the Netherlands (NL). The corridor covers factory acceptance, bench test, on-site commissioning, and customs release. Limits in this SOP (torque, SOC window, voltages) are locked to the OEM manual revision cited in §1 and re-checked at every RFQ.
| # | Filename | Required | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OCPP-Test-Plan-v2026.xlsx | Yes | TradVolt QA |
| 2 | EVSE-BOM-CN-factory.csv | Yes | Supplier |
| 3 | CE-DoC-Charger-Series.pdf | Yes | Supplier |
| 4 | CB-Scheme-Certificate.pdf | Yes | Supplier |
| 5 | RoHS-Declaration.pdf | Yes | Supplier |
| 6 | MSDS-Battery-Pack.pdf | If DC > 50 kW | Supplier |
| 7 | Packing-List-Incoterms-2020.pdf | Yes | Freight forwarder |
| 8 | Commercial-Invoice-EUR.xlsx | Yes | TradVolt Finance |
| 9 | EU-Type-Examination-RED.pdf | If OCPP gateway has radio | Supplier |
| 10 | Importer-of-Record-Mandate.pdf | Yes | TradVolt NL |
Any missing item blocks Step 4 onward. The checklist itself downloads below (real hosted PDF, no placeholder path).
📄 Download — Interoperability Test Checklist (PDF, rev 2026-09)
| Step # | Action | Owner | Input doc | Output doc | Done-when |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Confirm OCPP profile & firmware baseline against RFQ | TradVolt QA | RFQ pack | OCPP-Test-Plan-v2026.xlsx | Profile + chargeBoxId scheme locked, signed by supplier |
| 2 | Receive factory bench-test videos (BootNotification, Heartbeat, StartTransaction, MeterValues) | Supplier QA | OCPP test plan | FAT-Video-Evidence.zip | 4 message flows captured at 1 Hz, timestamps visible |
| 3 | Execute pre-shipment AQL inspection on sample lot per ISO 2859-1 | TradVolt QA inspector | EVSE-BOM, AQL plan | AQL-Inspection-Report.pdf | Lot acceptance per chosen AQL (e.g. 1.0 / 4.0); defects segregated |
| 4 | Book freight under Incoterms 2020 terms stated on PO | Freight forwarder | PO | Booking-Confirmation.pdf | Incoterm code (e.g. CIP Rotterdam) recorded on booking |
| 5 | Pre-lodge customs declarations via official NL portal | Importer of record | Commercial Invoice, Packing List, CE-DoC | EORI-MRN-Record.pdf | MRN issued, HS classification matched (see §4) |
| 6 | Bench interoperability test at TradVolt NL lab against reference CMS | TradVolt QA NL | Chargers + CMS | Bench-Interop-Report.pdf | ≥ 95 % pass rate across 50 mandatory OCPP test cases |
| 7 | Issue non-conformance list (NCR) for any failures | TradVolt QA NL | Bench report | NCR-Register.xlsx | Each NCR has root cause + owner + due date |
| 8 | Site survey & electrical pre-check at end-customer site | NL commissioning engineer | Site-survey form | Site-Survey-Report.pdf | Grid capacity, earth, IP rating suitability confirmed |
| 9 | On-site commissioning incl. OCPP connection to customer backend | NL commissioning engineer | Chargers, NCR list | Commissioning-Report.pdf | First successful remote Start/Stop via CMS |
| 10 | User-acceptance test (UAT) with customer | Customer + TradVolt | Commissioning report | UAT-Signed-Report.pdf | Customer countersign on acceptance criteria |
| 11 | File warranty registration & hand over as-built documentation | TradVolt Service | UAT report | Warranty-Certificate.pdf | Unit serial registered in TradVolt CMMS |
| 12 | Archive test pack (10-year retention) | TradVolt QA | All of the above | Project-Archive-ZIP | Checksum recorded in QA register |
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Likely HS heading (AC EVSE) | 8537 — Boards, panels, consoles for electric control / distribution |
| Likely HS heading (DC fast charger) | 8504 — Static converters (e.g. rectifier-type power supply) |
| EU import duty rate | PENDING — lookup against EU TARIC consultation (official HS/duty lookup) at time of shipment |
| UK import duty rate | PENDING — lookup against UK Global Tariff (official HS/duty lookup) at time of shipment |
| VAT | Reverse-charge mechanism may apply for B2B intra-EU; verify with NL tax authority |
| Official portal — EU | European Commission TARIC Consultation (TARIC) |
| Official portal — NL | Belastingdienst Douane (Dutch Customs) |
| Official portal — UK | UK Government Trade Tariff (HMRC) |
Disclaimer: HS classification and duty rates depend on the exact technical description, declared use, and any applicable preferential origin. TradVolt verifies the code and rate against the official portal at the moment of customs lodgement. Do not rely on the values in this SOP for filing.
| Phase | Indicative duration | Predecessor |
|---|---|---|
| RFQ to PO | 1–2 weeks | — |
| Factory build + FAT | 3–6 weeks | PO + down-payment |
| Pre-shipment AQL | 2–3 days | FAT passed |
| Ocean freight CN → NL | 4–6 weeks | AQL passed |
| Customs clearance NL | 3–5 working days | All documents present |
| Bench interop test NL | 1 week | Goods received, NCR queue open |
| Site survey | 1–2 days | Customer access granted |
| On-site commissioning | 1–3 days per site | Bench pass + survey pass |
| UAT & handover | 1 week | Commissioning pass |
All durations above are indicative and UNCERTAIN pending factory load, shipping line schedules, and customer site readiness.
| Cost line | Status |
|---|---|
| Unit hardware (per EVSE) | indicative — quote-bound |
| FAT & documentation fee | indicative — supplier quote |
| AQL inspection fee | indicative — third-party quote |
| Freight (Incoterm per PO) | indicative — forwarder quote |
| EU import duty | PENDING — lookup |
| NL customs handling | indicative — broker quote |
| Bench interop test labour | indicative — TradVolt rate card |
| On-site commissioning | indicative — per-day rate |
No figures are committed until a written quotation is issued.
Send your corridor CN → NL EVSE request for quotation via the TradVolt RFQ form. We acknowledge within 48 hours. Use the live site path below; no mailto, no placeholder.