New EU Law Mandate: EV Chargers Every 60 km

31 Jul 2023

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New EU Law Mandate: EV Chargers Every 60 km

In a significant step towards facilitating electric vehicle (EV) travel across Europe, the European Union has introduced new regulations aimed at boosting the number of fast-charging stations and alternative fuel points.

Requirements for Fast-Charging Stations

As per the EU's "Fit for 55" plan, fast-charging stations with a collective power output of 400 kW for light-duty electric vehicles must be strategically placed every 60 km along the core network of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) by December 31, 2025.

Advancing EV Infrastructure Beyond 2025

By December 31, 2027, the charging stations must be capable of delivering at least 600 kW. During the initial phase, each station must have a minimum individual power output of 150 kW, and this requirement increases to at least two charge points with a similar capacity during the second phase.

Heavy-Duty Vehicles Join the EV Revolution

The legislation also focuses on heavy-duty vehicles, mandating that at least 15% of the length of the TEN-T road network must be equipped with fast-charging stations providing a total power output of 1,400 kW, with at least one charge point capable of delivering 350 kW.

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