Yes — the EV-ACT5006T is an ETL listed EV charger: Intertek, a testing laboratory recognized by OSHA, has certified it to the US safety standard for charging equipment. That listing is the most important mark on the unit. But ETL, FCC and CE each cover one narrow thing, and none covers charging speed, efficiency, whether the charger suits your car, or the wiring inside your wall.
Key Takeaways
- ETL certifies the product’s electrical safety — not its speed, efficiency or fit with your car.
- FCC covers radio emissions only; it is not a safety approval.
- CE is the manufacturer’s declaration for the European market and carries no weight with a US inspector.
- Installation quality, compatibility and running costs sit outside all three marks — check them separately.
ETL: A Safety Listing, Nothing More
ETL is the certification mark of Intertek, one of the Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTLs) in OSHA’s programme. A listing means the product was tested to the applicable safety standard — for EV supply equipment, the UL 2594 family — and that the lab inspects production on an ongoing basis. Our guide to UL and ETL listing and how NRTL certification works explains the system in full.
What the ETL mark does not certify:
- Speed. A listed 16 A charger and a listed 48 A charger carry the same kind of mark. The listing says nothing about charging speed.
- Your car. Listing does not promise the connector fits your vehicle or that your car can accept the unit’s full output.
- Efficiency. Standby losses and charging efficiency belong to the ENERGY STAR programme, not the safety listing.
- Your installation. The listing covers the product as it left the factory. The breaker, cable run and mounting are the installer’s work under the electrical code.
FCC: About Radio Emissions Only
The FCC mark concerns electromagnetic emissions: the unit’s electronics must not interfere with radio services, and must tolerate interference in return. It is a compliance requirement for electronic products sold in the US, and our article on FCC rules for EV chargers sold in the US covers how it is met. What it is not is a safety approval: the mark tells you nothing about electrical safety, build quality or charging performance. Treat any seller presenting FCC as a safety credential as a warning sign.
CE: A European Declaration, Not a US Approval
CE is the manufacturer’s own declaration that a product meets the EU directives that apply to it, such as low-voltage safety and electromagnetic compatibility, supported by test reports. It is the mark that matters for selling into Europe, and our certifications explained guide sets out how it differs from third-party certification. On a charger sold in the US, CE changes nothing for your inspector: US acceptance runs through the NRTL listing. The reverse holds too — an ETL listing alone does not make a product legal to sell in the EU.
| Mark | Who stands behind it | What it covers | What it does not cover |
|---|---|---|---|
| ETL | Intertek, an OSHA-recognized lab | Electrical safety of the product, tested to the EV charging standard, with factory follow-up | Speed, efficiency, car compatibility, your wiring |
| FCC | The manufacturer, under US federal rules | Radio-frequency emissions stay within limits | Safety of any kind; charging performance |
| CE | The manufacturer, by declaration | Conformity with EU directives for the European market | US acceptance; anything an inspector in the US can rely on |
The Unit Behind the Marks
The marks sit on the EVDANCE EV-ACT5006T, a 48 A Level 2 wall charger delivering up to about 11.5 kW through a NACS connector on a 7.6 m (25 ft) cable, fitted hardwired or on a NEMA 14-50P plug and rated IP65/IP66 for outdoor use. None of those figures comes from the certification marks — they come from the product’s rating. Read the marks for safety and market access, and the specification for everything else.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ETL as good as UL on an EV charger?
Both are marks of OSHA-recognized testing laboratories working in the same system, and neither is a government approval. What matters is that the product was certified to the right standard, by a lab in the programme, and that the listing is current.
How do I check the EV-ACT5006T’s ETL listing is real?
Look the exact model up in the listing lab’s public online directory and match it to the rating label on the unit, including the plug and cable variant. A genuine listing is a directory entry, not just a logo in a product photo.
Do the marks guarantee the charger will work with my car?
No. Compatibility is a connector and acceptance question: this unit is NACS, your car needs a NACS inlet or a suitable adapter, and it charges at the rate the car accepts, up to 48 A.
Related Reading
- EV Charger Certifications Explained: CE, UKCA, UL, ETL, CB and What Buyers Should Ask For
- UL and ETL Listing for EV Chargers: How NRTL Certification Works
- FCC Rules for EV Chargers Sold in the US
