Ultra-Fast Charging? Start with Eastron DCM6 DC Energy Meter

Europe's ultra-fast charging network is under pressure

With the EU's 2035 combustion engine ban firmly in place and countries like Germany and France extending EV purchase incentives, the European EV market is accelerating at an unprecedented pace. February 2026 saw 227900 new energy vehicle registrations across nine major European countries—a 29.1% year-on-year surge. Yet public charging infrastructure is struggling to keep up. Europe currently has around 300000 public chargers, far behind the 3.5 million target set for 2030.

As the industry races toward the "15-minute charge, 500 km range" benchmark, ultra-fast chargers above 350 kW are becoming the new standard. Add to that the "Spark" alliance formed by operators in Italy, Germany, and beyond, and it’s clear that Europe's ultra-fast charging network is scaling rapidly.

But scaling ultra-fast charging isn't just about power—it's about getting the metrology right.

Why metrology is the real bottleneck

In high-power DC charging, traditional metering solutions often fall short:

• Accuracy gaps: 600A liquid-cooled charging and V2G bidirectional flows introduce high current fluctuations and harmonics. Conventional meters can experience errors of up to 2%, leading to billing disputes, added operational overhead, and reputational risk.
• Stringent certification: Entering the European market requires MID, Germany's PTB (Eichrecht), France's LNE certification, and full OCMF compliance. Missing any of these means no access to major charge point operators—and no legal deployment.
• Bi-directional & security gaps: V2G demands accurate measurement of both charging and feed-back energy. Many traditional meters lack this capability, and without encryption, transaction data is vulnerable to tampering—a compliance red flag under European regulations.
• Poor usability: Complex setup, reliance on external tools for commissioning, and no clear on-site cost display capability slow down operations and erode user trust.

Eastron DCM6: Built for the next generation of ultra-fast chargers

The DCM6 DC meter is designed to address the following challenges.

• High precision: With a four-wire design that eliminates line loss errors, the DCM6 handles up to 1000V and 650A—ideal for 350 kW+ chargers and future power upgrades without hardware rework.

• Full compliance: It carries MID, PTB (Eichrecht), and LNE certifications, plus full OCMF alignment. This provides a faster route to the European market—no prolonged certification delays, no last-minute compliance surprises.

• Secure & traceable: Built-in ECC encryption protects transaction data from tampering, fully aligning with European data security requirements. With storage for over 225,000 transaction records and 3,000 event logs, every session is fully traceable, simplifying audits, dispute resolution, and field troubleshooting.

• V2G-ready & flexible: Bi-directional measurement precisely captures both charging and feedback energy, ready for future energy-grid integration. Dual RS485 ports with Modbus support make integration with existing charger control systems straightforward.

• Operational efficiency: Pair it with the DCM-D external display via a simple RJ12 connection. Operators get on-site access to charge volume, cost, and session duration—streamlining commissioning and troubleshooting. Users can clearly see what they are paying for, building trust and improving the overall charging experience.

If you're looking to design your next-generation DC charger, then we can offer a next-generation DC meter.

Eastron provides both components and technical partnership support on the journey. Whether you need a tailored metering solution for a specific power class, OCMF integration support, or assistance navigating European compliance, we help you move faster and compete with confidence.

The ultra-fast charging opportunity in Europe is massive—but only if you get the metrology right.

Eastron supports the idea of development of next-generation DC charging solutions together.