EU type approvals for motor vehicles with a fully automated driving function in small series production
With the entry into force of the Regulation (EU) 2022/1426 laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards uniform procedures and technical specifications for the type-approval of the automated driving system (ADS) of fully automated vehicles, the KBA has been enabled to issue EU type approvals for motor vehicles with a fully automated driving function (level 4) in small series production.
Preconditions
- The initial assessment of the manufacturer including the Certificate of Compliance for the Safety Management System of the manufacturer is available to the KBA.
- Application form [MAB 9.1] for granting type approval for a motor vehicle with a fully automated driving function
- Manufacturer’s description of the motor vehicle / driving function according to Regulation (EU) 2020/683 Annex I and/or Regulation (EU) 2022/1426
- Supplementary application documents according to Regulation (EU) 2022/1426
The complete application documents can be submitted to the KBA via the E-Typ procedure
A complete list of technical services appointed to test complete vehicles can be found here.