Rec. No. 27 on EVs – Webinar Recap
On 24 October 2025, about 100 CITA members joined an online webinar dedicated to Recommendation No. 27: Electric Vehicles – A Comprehensive Approach, presented by Víctor Salvachúa Barceló (APPLUS+), leader of the CITA Task Force on Electric Vehicles. The session was moderated by Alejandro Checa, CITA Technical Director.
Following the release of the Recommendation earlier this year, this webinar offered participants the opportunity to explore its practical and regulatory implications in greater depth. Mr. Salvachúa guided attendees through the document’s structure, highlighting how the Task Force developed a comprehensive inspection framework for electric and hybrid vehicles.
The presentation focused on critical aspects of EV inspection, such as electrical safety, lifecycle considerations, equipotential bonding, insulation resistance measurement, and the integration of electronic diagnostics. It also emphasized the importance of data accessibility, standardized inspection points, and software integrity checks—all essential for ensuring the safe operation and sustainability of the growing EV fleet.
During the discussion, participants exchanged views on how these proposals could shape the future of Periodic Technical Inspection (PTI) and support the evolution of EU and international regulatory frameworks.
CITA warmly thanks all participants for their active engagement and contributions, and extends special appreciation to the EV Task Force for its ongoing efforts to enhance safety and consistency in vehicle inspection systems worldwide.