i-charging has secured Intertek ETL certification for i-light, its heavy-duty charger rated at up to 1.5 MW per output via the Megawatt Charging System (MCS) and up to 800 kW per output via CCS, clearing the equipment for commercial operation in the United States and Canada. The certification confirms that i-light meets the electrical safety standards recognized by US and Canadian certification authorities for high-power DC charging equipment, including UL 2202, UL 2231 and CSA C22.2 #346. i-charging, a Portuguese company headquartered in Porto and Atlanta, says the approval removes a deployment barrier for infrastructure operators by confirming that the hardware has been independently tested before it reaches the field.
Highlights
- ETL certification from Intertek validates i-light’s electrical safety and compliance for the US and Canadian markets under UL 2202, UL 2231 and CSA C22.2 #346
- CCS output delivers up to 800 kW per output, at up to 700 A continuous and 800 A peak
- MCS output delivers up to 1.5 MW per output, at up to 1,500 A continuous
- Driver interface includes an available 37-inch transparent display designed to be visible from the driver’s seat, plus a 10-inch touchscreen
What ETL Certification Covers
ETL certification, issued by Intertek, verifies that electrical equipment meets the applicable US and Canadian safety standards and can be legally installed and operated across both countries. For i-light, the company says the certification confirms the charger meets the technical requirements to operate safely in commercial and industrial charging environments.
i-charging describes the approval as an addition to a series of certifications already secured across its product range, and to i-light’s existing recognitions.
Dual CCS and MCS Outputs
i-light is i-charging’s charger for medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles, and it is available with two output standards rather than one. The CCS output serves the heavy-duty vehicles operating today, while the MCS output positions the unit for the segment’s next phase as megawatt-capable vehicles enter the market.
| Output standard | Maximum power per output | Continuous current | Peak current |
|---|---|---|---|
| CCS | 800 kW | 700 A | 800 A |
| MCS | 1.5 MW | 1,500 A | — |
The charger is offered with a 37-inch transparent display designed to be legible from a truck cab, alongside a 10-inch touchscreen for the user interface.
Why the Certification Matters for Fleet Operators
The company frames the certification as the entry point for i-light into North American fleet depots, where duty-cycle reliability governs purchasing decisions.
“ETL certification is a decisive step in bringing i-light to North America. Fleet operators demand charging infrastructure that meets the mission critical duty cycles of the medium and heavy-duty (MHD) vehicles on the road today and is ready for MCS as the standard matures. This certification confirms that i-light meets all the safety requirements to support CCS and MCS MHD fleet operators,” said Jeff Cohen, CEO of i-charging USA.
International Expansion Strategy
Founded in 2019, i-charging designs, manufactures and supports a charging ecosystem spanning charging infrastructure, digital intelligence, energy management and service, built on a single architecture the company says scales from urban public charging to heavy-duty fleet operations and urban air mobility. It holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications.
“Every new certification confirms that our technology is ready for the world’s most demanding markets. With i-light now ETL certified, we take an important step in our international expansion strategy and in supporting the transition of heavy-duty transport to electric,” said Pedro Moreira da Silva, CEO of i-charging.
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