From 1 January 2025 the EU directive on charge points in car parks takes effect, with new requirements for destinations that have car parks with a number of spaces above a certain threshold.
The new rules are part of the broader Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), which focuses on non-residential buildings with car parks.
Battery development company CTEK is advising all car park owners and operators to familiarise themselves with the new rules and, if needed, have a plan of action for what is left of 2024.
These new rules are a further development of legislation introduced in 2021, which required that all newly built residential buildings with more than ten parking spaces be prepared for charging infrastructure.
Now, non-residential buildings with more than 20 parking spaces – such as shopping centres, sports arenas, leisure venues, transport hubs and other visitor destinations – must have installed at least one charging point by 1 January 2025.
In addition, the infrastructure to enable more charge points – including wiring ducts and conduits – must be in place and capable of supporting future charging point installations for one in five spaces in the car park.
EPBD rules apply specifically to housing cooperatives and rental properties, not individual homeowners.
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New commercial buildings with at least ten spaces in their car park must also have at least one EV charge point, plus the infrastructure for at least one in five spaces.
EPBD also stipulates that when planning installation of EV charging points and the infrastructure for expansion, the EU directive reminding the owners of all non-residential buildings with more than 20 parking spaces to consider January 2027, when the requirements will be increased to one in ten spaces having charging and 50% of all spaces having the preparatory infrastructure in place for future charging installations.
Reportedly, CTEK recommends taking a long term view when planning and installing EV supply equipment in car parks.
Marketing manager EVSE Daniel Forsberg said: “These new rules will significantly boost EV adoption by making charging infrastructure more widespread.
“As EVSE installations increase, we can expect a corresponding rise in EV ownership, contributing to more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel.
“This growth will drive advancements in both sectors, making electric vehicles a more convenient and attractive option for more people.”
Achievements and innovations in EV charging infrastructure will be celebrated at the third annual CiTTi Awards, which will be held on 26 November 2024 at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London. Nominations are open now! Please visit www.cittiawards.co.uk to learn more about this unmissable event for the UK’s transportation sector
