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The application of the NTP-IEC 61851-1 technical standard on cargo systems for electric vehicles is promoted.With the objective of consolidating efficient and reliable electromobility in the country, the National Quality Institute (INACAL) promotes the application of the Peruvian Technical Standard NTP-IEC 61851-1: 2020. Conductive system of load for electric vehicle. Part 1: General requirements, aligned to international standards that establishes safety and quality standards in conductive loading systems for electric vehicles.
With the application of this technical standard, Peru advances towards a cleaner, safest and modern mobility. Since it produces, through Inacal, we are promoting quality standards that guarantee citizen confidence, strengthen the national industry and prepare us for a sustainable energy transition, said Production Minister Sergio Gonzalez.
This technical document contains requirements for the terrestrial electric charge infrastructure of up to 1 000 volts in alternating current and 1,500 volts in direct current, also applicable to plug -in hybrid vehicles. Its implementation will allow harmonizing safety and compatibility criteria between manufacturers, loading operators and users, guaranteeing electrical security, interoperability and operational efficiency, while minimizing risks for both users and the distribution network.
According to the Automotive Association of Peru (AAP), between January and June 2025, 4,440 electrified vehicles were sold, a figure that represents a growth of 37.1 % compared to the same period of 2024. Lima concentrates most of these sales, reflecting the growing interest in the modernization of the automotive park towards sustainable and technologically advanced alternatives that reduce the environmental impact.
What does the NTP-IEC 61851-1 establish?
General requirements for load supply equipment, connections, electrical protections, environmental conditions, load modes, interfaces and digital communication.
Technical criteria for the design, installation and tests of electric loaders, adapted to specific conditions such as altitudes greater than 2,000 meters, risk or maritime use environments.
Assembly classification (wall, floor, column), protection degrees against electrical discharges (classes I, II, III), installation manual and protection measures against overloads or short circuits.
-The technical base for innovations such as fast charge modes, integrated digital communications and better interoperability between manufacturers.
Impact of its implementation
Electrical security: reduction of risks of discharges, fires, failures due to incompatibility and overtheions.
Interoperability: vehicles and stations of different brands may operate under common criteria, facilitating infrastructure investment.
Operational efficiency and public confidence: standardized loaders provide user security and encourage the massive adoption of electromobility.
IMPULSE TO THE NATIONAL INDUSTRY: Stations manufacturers, installers and electrical companies can be aligned with international standards, strengthening their competitiveness.
The application of the NTP-IEC 61851-1 is projected as a strategic support for the transition to a cleaner, sustainable and modern mobility in Peru, by integrating security, efficiency and innovation with international standards.
To know this technical document, enter the virtual reading room through the following link: https://sallecturavirtual.inacal.gob.pe:8098/
