If you are planning an ev charger installation in the UK, you’ve likely heard conflicting reports about product marking. Some say CE is dead; others say UKCA is optional. For a business or installer, getting this wrong feels like a risk you can’t afford.

As a manufacturer with 30 years of experience, Injet New Energy is here to set the record straight. Here is the reality of compliance in the UK market today.

1. The Reality Check: Is CE Marking Still Valid?

Yes. In a significant policy shift, the UK government (Department for Business and Trade) announced an indefinite extension for the recognition of the CE mark for most goods, including electrical equipment.

This means if your charging hardware carries a valid CE mark, it remains legal to sell and install in Great Britain. You do not need to panic or rip out existing infrastructure just because it lacks a UKCA sticker.

2. If CE is Fine, Why Does UKCA Exist?

The UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) mark was designed to be the post-Brexit successor to CE. While the government has extended CE recognition to prevent supply chain disruption, the UKCA mark remains the official British standard.

At Injet, we view the UKCA mark not as a legal burden, but as a commitment to the British market. It signals that our hardware has been cross-referenced against specific UK designated standards, ensuring total harmony with the British electrical grid.

3. The Real “Must-Have”: Smart Charging Regulations

While the choice between CE and UKCA logos is currently flexible, there is one regulation that is strictly mandatory: The Electric Vehicles (Smart Charge Points) Regulations 2021.

Whether a charger has a CE or UKCA logo, it MUST comply with these UK-specific requirements to be legally installed:

• Cyber Security: Protection against unauthorized access.

• Off-Peak Charging: Default settings to protect the grid.

• Randomized Delay: Preventing a surge in demand when thousands of chargers start at once.

Note: OZEV grant eligibility and insurance validity depend on meeting these functional regulations, rather than just the specific logo on the box.

Conclusion: Focus on Compliance, Not Just Logos

When selecting hardware for your next commercial ev charging station, don’t just look at the stickers. Look for a partner that understands the nuances of the UK’s evolving regulatory landscape.

At Injet UK, our chargers carry both CE and UKCA markings. We don’t do this because we have to—we do it to provide our partners with the ultimate peace of mind and a guarantee of quality that spans three decades of energy expertise.