The European Commission has released four delegated acts to supplement the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR). These proposed additions aim to refine the regulatory framework for alternative fuels infrastructure across the EU, including electric vehicle (EV) charging and hydrogen refueling stations. Stakeholders are encouraged to provide feedback on these drafts until the end of the year.
Below is a summary of the key points from the proposed acts, alongside critical dates to remember:
1️⃣ Enhanced Open Data Requirements (Effective from April 15, 2025)
Operators of alternative fuel infrastructure will need to comply with additional specifications for open data provision, ensuring better transparency and usability for end-users and stakeholders.
- Static data (e.g., station locations, available services) must be updated within 24 hours of changes.
- Dynamic data (e.g., station status, occupancy) must be updated within one minute.
- Roaming information: Operators must indicate whether roaming is possible and list associated mobility service providers.
Specific Improvements:
- Hydrogen refueling stations will now display alerts when less than 100 kg of hydrogen is available, addressing a frequent issue for drivers who encounter closed or out-of-service stations.
- Smart recharging fields: Operators will provide more clarity about charging capabilities via four yes/no fields:
- Remote monitoring and control of charging.
- User preference configurations for optimized charging.
- Bi-directional (vehicle-to-grid) charging.
- Additional smart charging features (free text).
2️⃣ Adherence to DATEX II Specifications (Required from April 14, 2026)
To streamline data access and facilitate the integration of national data hubs into the central European access point, all infrastructure operators must ensure data is compliant with the DATEX II standard by this deadline.
3️⃣ Hardware Requirements: ISO 15118 Standards for EV Charging
The proposed acts introduce significant changes for hardware manufacturers and infrastructure developers:
- By Summer 2025 (6 months after publication): All newly installed or renovated public EV charging points must support ISO 15118-1 through ISO 15118-5 standards.
- From January 1, 2027:
- All new and refurbished public charging points and new private charging points must support ISO 15118-20.
- Public charging points offering plug-and-charge or similar automated services must support both ISO 15118-2 and ISO 15118-20.
Additional Considerations
The Commission also notes ongoing updates to the Measuring Instruments Directive to align it with EV charging equipment, ensuring consistency in standards across the infrastructure landscape.
These proposals mark another milestone in the development of the EU’s sustainable mobility framework, emphasizing interoperability, transparency, and future-proofing of infrastructure. Stakeholders are invited to review these documents and provide their input to shape the final implementation.
For further details and to submit comments, visit the European Commission's official consultation page.
Links directly to the consultation and documents
Data on alternative fuels infrastructure – technical specifications (format, frequency and quality)
Data on alternative fuels infrastructure – additional data types
