Our company, based in Germany, offers type approval services for N1 category light commercial vehicles and vans, in accordance with the European Union’s Whole Vehicle Type Approval (WVTA) scheme and relevant UNECE regulations. All procedures are carried out in full compliance with Regulation (EU) 2018/858, applicable UN ECE regulations, and the requirements of Germany’s approval authority, the KBA (Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt).

 What is N1 Category?

N1 category vehicles are motor vehicles designed for the carriage of goods, with a maximum mass not exceeding 3.5 tonnes. To be placed on the European market, these vehicles must obtain EU Whole Vehicle Type Approval.

 Our Service Scope

• EU Whole Vehicle Type Approval (WVTA) under Regulation (EU) 2018/858
• Multi-Stage Type Approval – for chassis and body manufacturers
• System and component approvals – according to UN ECE and EU directives
• Test management in accredited laboratories
• Preparation of technical documentation and test reports
• Application and official representation with KBA (Germany’s approval authority)
• Conformity of Production (CoP) implementation and monitoring

 Regulatory Framework Covered

• Regulation (EU) 2018/858
• UN ECE Regulations (e.g. R13, R58, R73, R10, R89, etc.)
• KBA approval procedures and technical requirements
• Relevant EN and ISO standards