Simplified Charging for Electric Cars from April 13th

The decision was made by the Council of the European Union with the adoption of the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR). This step aims to enhance user-friendliness and promote vehicle electrification. RISE is Sweden’s research institute and an independent neutral actor, which now takes broad responsibility for consumer protection and personal safety regarding the charging infrastructure in the country. 

With the hope of making electric vehicle (EV) charging as convenient as refuelling traditional fuels, this step is expected to further facilitate vehicle owners to embrace more sustainable and environmentally friendly vehicle usage.

The regulation entails an increase in ambition and will regulate how the expansion of the charging infrastructure will be implemented throughout the entire EU. Requirements for one-time charging without registration at all newly installed charging stations are one of the aspects regulated in AFIR. As of January 1, 2027, the retroactive requirement for payment with payment cards applies exclusively to fast chargers (regardless of when they were installed) from 50 kW and above.

Read the full press release here (Swedish) > 

Learn more about Testing and certification of charging stations here >

For more information, please contact Anders Nilsson, Senior Business Developer at RISE.