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This document, prepared by the Sustainable Transport Forum (STF) under the leadership of the European Commission and supported by a group of European organisations, highlights key challenges and best practices related to the deployment of BEVs in covered parking areas. It also provides a set of recommendations for public authorities and private stakeholders to facilitate the adoption of BEVs in covered parking lots.

The deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure is critical to advancing sustainable transport across the EU. The common European access point (CEAP), mandated by the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) (Regulation (EU) 2023/1804), aims to facilitate access to data on recharging and refuelling infrastructure. 

German guideline for fire safety measures in underground and parking garages with electric vehicles from SUVEREN project, covering technical requirements and design standards.

FIEP technical report on battery fire incidents, prepared for the European Commission Directorate General for Internal Market, Industry, and Entrepreneurship.

NFPA research report on modern vehicle fire hazards including electric vehicles in parking structures and vehicle carriers, covering risk assessment and fire protection strategies.

Technical recommendations for fire safety measures and protocols when charging electric vehicles, Version 1 (2021), administered by international fire safety bodies.

Research report on fire safety aspects and technical requirements for EV charging in parking garage environments, including risk assessment and design guidelines.

Academic research article examining battery fire incidents in electric vehicles, analyzing fire causes, consequences, thermal behavior, and prevention strategies.

Comprehensive review of safety risks associated with domestic battery energy storage systems, including technical requirements, hazard analysis, and mitigation strategies.

The following guidelines are primarily aimed for public authorities and intend to provide recommendations and examples of good practices that these authorities can consider when setting up tenders for publicly accessible EV recharging infrastructure.