From January 1, 2025, a new European Union directive on EV chargers in parking lots comes into force. This directive is part of the wider Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). It sets new standards for car parks in commercial and public buildings across the EU. The aim of this regulation is to support the expansion of infrastructure for electric vehicles, accelerating the transition to sustainable forms of transport.
Obligations for facilities with more than 20 parking spaces
According to the new rules, all non-residential buildings with more than 20 parking spaces, will have to install at least one electric vehicle charger by January 1, 2025. year. This goes for shopping malls, sports halls, transportation centers and other places visited by large numbers of people. Also, infrastructure should be ready for future expansion. Namely, every fifth parking space must be prepared for the installation of additional chargers.
These rules are a continuation of the 2021 directive. 2021 directive required all new residential buildings with more than ten parking spaces to be equipped with EV charging infrastructure. Now the focus is expanding to non-residential buildings. This will have a significant impact on public and commercial spaces throughout the region.
Plan for additional expansion until 2027
The directive also sets longer-term goals for the expansion of EV infrastructure. By 2027, all non-residential buildings with more than 20 parking spaces will have to ensure that at least one out of ten parking spaces has a charger installed. It will also be mandatory for half of all parking spaces to be prepared for the future installation of chargers. This will mean installing the necessary cables and connections.
This regulation is an important step towards building infrastructure for mass electrification in the EU. As the number of electric vehicles on the road increases, the availability of charging infrastructure becomes critical to the success of the transition to sustainable mobility.
