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Phoenix Contact has been announced as the host for the CharIN Testival and Conference Europe 2026, an event focused on interoperability testing of EV charging technology. The event, reported by Process and Control Today, emphasises hands on testing over discussion, bringing together charging industry stakeholders to validate hardware and software compatibility.

Why it matters: For CPOs and charging equipment suppliers, CharIN Testivals are critical for verifying interoperability compliance ahead of procurement decisions, ensuring deployed chargers meet the latest standards and reducing costly field failures.

Green NCAP and the Charging Interface Initiative (CharIN) have signed a memorandum of understanding to incorporate CharIN's conformance testing programmes into Green NCAP's electric vehicle assessment framework. Under the agreement, Green NCAP will reference the CharIN Label in its Driving Experience assessments for electric vehicles, where relevant. The conformance testing verifies that EVs and charging equipment comply with technical standards, ensuring vehicles and chargers perform consistently across different brands, networks and countries.

Why it matters: The partnership aims to provide consumers, fleet operators and policymakers with clearer, independent information on charging performance and compatibility. As public charging infrastructure expands, standardised interoperability testing could reduce procurement risk and inform network planning decisions for charge point operators.