What does AFIR mean for Europe’s EV charging?
In the early hours this Tuesday, 28 March 2023, the EU agreed on the final text for its landmark regulation on EV charging – the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation, or AFIR. This […]
What the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive means for EV charging
Our perspective on the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive On December 15th, 2021, the European Commission published its proposal for a revised “Energy Performance of Buildings Directive” (EPBD), pushing for mandatory […]
European Grids Package tackles charging deployment bottlenecks as EU reduces 2035 CO₂ target to 90%
December closes out 2025 with a European Grids Package that directly addresses one of the longest-standing operational frustrations for charging operators: slow, opaque, and fragmented grid connection and permitting processes. Charging infrastructure […]
Germany eliminates V2G double taxation as EU awards €600 million and MCS enters implementation phase
November brought the regulatory breakthrough that V2G advocates have been waiting for. Germany’s Bundestag approved an amendment eliminating double taxation on bidirectional charging — removing one of the most cited barriers to […]
ViDA cross-border VAT confirmed for EV charging as Germany publishes its 2030 charging masterplan
October brought long-awaited confirmations alongside new market signals. The European Commission’s DG TAXUD directly confirmed to AMPECO that the ViDA package’s Union One-Stop Shop will apply to EV charging from January 2027 […]
EU Data Act reshapes vehicle data access as Germany’s truck charging tender tests open market models
September brought a convergence of data access, market design, and infrastructure standardisation developments that will shape EV charging operations well into 2027. The EU Data Act entered full application on September 12, […]
Italian antitrust landmark and Portugal’s market reform reshape European EV charging competition
August delivered a watershed moment for competition in European EV charging. The Italian Antitrust Authority fined Enel’s EV charging businesses over €2 million for abusing their dominant market position through margin squeeze […]
EU doubles transport funding to €51.5 billion as NEVI court victory unlocks US charging investment
July delivered one of the most consequential funding signals in the history of European EV charging. The European Commission proposed doubling the Connecting Europe Facility – Transport budget to €51.5 billion for […]
AFIR technical standards officially published as cybersecurity and fraud concerns reshape EV charging compliance
June brought a convergence of regulatory milestones that together redefine the compliance landscape for EV charging operators. The European Commission formally published the AFIR Delegated Acts in the Official Journal on June […]
UK EV charger planning reform accelerates charger deployment as US tax credits face repeal
May brought a tale of two regulatory trajectories. In the UK, the government eliminated planning application requirements for most EV charger installations starting May 29 — a reform expected to save drivers […]
AFIR delegated acts published and data reporting goes live across the EU
After months of drafts, consultations, and industry debate, the AFIR Delegated and Implementing Acts are officially published. On April 3, the European Commission released the final technical requirements that will govern how […]