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Documents repository Filter Documents Topic- Any -Application conditionsCall for tenderConcessionsPermitting procedurePlanningReportingTechnical requirementsToggle dropdown Type- Any -ContractGuidelineStrategyStudies and researchTemplateToggle dropdown Task force- Any -Task Force 1: Permitting and grid connectionsTask Force 2: Guidelines, templates, graphicsTask Force 3: Recharging Infrastructure for Captive FleetsTask Force 4: SUMP Electrification GuideTask Force 5: AccessibilityTask Force 6: Fire Safety of Recharging InfrastructureToggle dropdown Language- Any -BulgarianCroatianCzechDanishDutchEnglishEstonianFinnishFrenchGermanGreekHungarianIrishItalianLatvianLithuanianMaltesePolishPortugueseRomanianSlovakSloveneSpanishSwedishToggle dropdown Apply Supplement to the general licence for the construction and operation of fast recharging stations This document supplements a general license and contains technical specifications related to the construction and operation of fast-recharging stations. It includes excerpts from an original document titled "Invitation to submit applications for the construction, maintenance, and operation of fast-charging stations at rest areas on motorways," which served as the basis for the applications for the general license. The supplement specifically focuses on the "Minimum requirements" and additional information provided under "Notes/Framework conditions," extracted from chapters 5.2 to 5.6 of the original document. Download Type of document Contract Audience Regulatory Authorities Topic Technical requirements Language German Country Switzerland Task force Task Force 2: Guidelines, templates, graphics Uniform standards for recharging stations This document outlines the "Uniform Standards for Charging Stations," which is a set of guidelines and agreements for charging electric vehicles. It serves as a practical resource for municipal governments and market parties involved in the development of public charging infrastructure. The Standard Set is available in Dutch and English and is intended to provide a basis for future public tenders, policy development, agreements, and contracts related to charging stations. It is a project of the Netherlands Knowledge Platform for Public Charging Infrastructure (NKL) and can be accessed through their online knowledge portal. The document explains that the Standard Set includes guidelines and requirements, categorized and assembled into thematic agreement lists, to ensure that charging stations comply with safety protocols and other regulations. Download Type of document Guideline Audience Regulatory Authorities Topic Technical requirements Language English Country Netherlands Task force Task Force 2: Guidelines, templates, graphics Management of public electric vehicle recharging infrastructure for municipalities This document is to be part of a document or contract related to the transfer and replacement of charging stations (Oplaadobjecten) within a concession agreement. It outlines specific requirements and procedures for the transfer process. Download Type of document Contract Audience Regulatory Authorities Topic Technical requirements Language Dutch Country Netherlands Task force Task Force 2: Guidelines, templates, graphics Price transparency benchmark The price transparency benchmark stems from the objective of the national plan to make prices transparent for end users. The benchmark measures the price transparency for publicly accessible charging stations in the Netherlands. By conducting benchmarks, we aim to achieve the following sub-objectives: To encourage supply chain partners to increase price transparency; To provide insight to stakeholders on the development and status of price transparency; Download Type of document Guideline Audience Grid Operators Topic Technical requirements Language English Country Netherlands Task force Task Force 2: Guidelines, templates, graphics Service benchmark or recharging stations assessment This document is the "Service Benchmark Final Report" from June 2021, providing an overview of a service benchmark related to public charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs). The summary outlines the process of selecting and refining 15 key indicators used to assess the user-friendliness of these charging stations. These indicators were chosen through collaboration with EV experts, procurement experts, and supply chain partners. Download Type of document Guideline Audience Regulatory Authorities Topic Technical requirements Language English Country Netherlands Task force Task Force 2: Guidelines, templates, graphics Standard set for recharging plazas This document provides information about a "Standard Set" for charging plazas, which are innovative charging solutions for electric vehicles (EVs). Charging plazas are gaining popularity due to the increasing number of EVs on the road. The document outlines the rationale for creating this standard set and its intended purposes, including serving as a guideline for municipal governments and market parties, a reference for agreements and contracts, inspiration for policy development, and a basis for future public tenders and permits related to charging plazas. Download Type of document Guideline Audience Regulatory Authorities Topic Technical requirements Language English Country Netherlands Task force Task Force 2: Guidelines, templates, graphics Fire safety guidelines for recharging infrastructure in parking garages This document focuses on the fire safety considerations associated with indoor car parks that accommodate electric vehicles (EVs). As EVs have become a common sight on our streets, the need for safe parking and charging in indoor car parks has gained prominence. The paper is authored by the IFV (Institute for Safety) to address key questions and provide guidance on this topic. Download Type of document Studies and research Audience Regulatory Authorities Topic Technical requirements Language English Country Netherlands Task force Task Force 6: Fire Safety of Recharging Infrastructure Standards for EV smart charging: A guide for local authorities The document "Standards for EV Smart Charging: A Guide for Local Authorities" is a comprehensive guide focusing on the integration of electric vehicles (EVs) into the power grid through smart charging. It provides insights into the importance of smart charging in optimizing energy use and grid stability, highlights the roles of various international standards in EV grid integration, and discusses future-proofing public charging infrastructure. The guide emphasizes the need for local authorities to be informed about evolving regulations and technical standards to effectively implement sustainable and adaptable EV charging networks. Download Type of document Guideline Audience Regulatory Authorities Topic Technical requirements Language English Country European Union (EU27) Task force Task Force 2: Guidelines, templates, graphics Electric Vehicle Adoption for Disabled Consumers The document primarily focuses on the transition challenges and solutions for disabled consumers in adopting electric vehicles (EVs) in the UK. It details barriers such as insufficient knowledge, lack of suitable vehicles, reliance on public charging networks, and high costs. Solutions include promoting better consumer information, improving vehicle accessibility, and enhancing public charging infrastructure to accommodate the needs of disabled users. Download Type of document Guideline Audience Regulatory Authorities Topic Technical requirements Language English Country United Kingdom Task force Task Force 5: Accessibility Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure - Universal Design Guidelines This document provides guidelines to design electric vehicle charging stations in Ireland to be universally accessible. It discusses design principles for charging station components, site, and information provision, and emphasizes the importance of inclusivity for users with disabilities. The guidelines were developed through consultations with various stakeholders and draw on international best practices. Download Type of document Guideline Audience Contractors Topic Technical requirements Language English Country Ireland Task force Task Force 5: Accessibility 1Page 12Next
Supplement to the general licence for the construction and operation of fast recharging stations This document supplements a general license and contains technical specifications related to the construction and operation of fast-recharging stations. It includes excerpts from an original document titled "Invitation to submit applications for the construction, maintenance, and operation of fast-charging stations at rest areas on motorways," which served as the basis for the applications for the general license. The supplement specifically focuses on the "Minimum requirements" and additional information provided under "Notes/Framework conditions," extracted from chapters 5.2 to 5.6 of the original document. Download Type of document Contract Audience Regulatory Authorities Topic Technical requirements Language German Country Switzerland Task force Task Force 2: Guidelines, templates, graphics
Uniform standards for recharging stations This document outlines the "Uniform Standards for Charging Stations," which is a set of guidelines and agreements for charging electric vehicles. It serves as a practical resource for municipal governments and market parties involved in the development of public charging infrastructure. The Standard Set is available in Dutch and English and is intended to provide a basis for future public tenders, policy development, agreements, and contracts related to charging stations. It is a project of the Netherlands Knowledge Platform for Public Charging Infrastructure (NKL) and can be accessed through their online knowledge portal. The document explains that the Standard Set includes guidelines and requirements, categorized and assembled into thematic agreement lists, to ensure that charging stations comply with safety protocols and other regulations. Download Type of document Guideline Audience Regulatory Authorities Topic Technical requirements Language English Country Netherlands Task force Task Force 2: Guidelines, templates, graphics
Management of public electric vehicle recharging infrastructure for municipalities This document is to be part of a document or contract related to the transfer and replacement of charging stations (Oplaadobjecten) within a concession agreement. It outlines specific requirements and procedures for the transfer process. Download Type of document Contract Audience Regulatory Authorities Topic Technical requirements Language Dutch Country Netherlands Task force Task Force 2: Guidelines, templates, graphics
Price transparency benchmark The price transparency benchmark stems from the objective of the national plan to make prices transparent for end users. The benchmark measures the price transparency for publicly accessible charging stations in the Netherlands. By conducting benchmarks, we aim to achieve the following sub-objectives: To encourage supply chain partners to increase price transparency; To provide insight to stakeholders on the development and status of price transparency; Download Type of document Guideline Audience Grid Operators Topic Technical requirements Language English Country Netherlands Task force Task Force 2: Guidelines, templates, graphics
Service benchmark or recharging stations assessment This document is the "Service Benchmark Final Report" from June 2021, providing an overview of a service benchmark related to public charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs). The summary outlines the process of selecting and refining 15 key indicators used to assess the user-friendliness of these charging stations. These indicators were chosen through collaboration with EV experts, procurement experts, and supply chain partners. Download Type of document Guideline Audience Regulatory Authorities Topic Technical requirements Language English Country Netherlands Task force Task Force 2: Guidelines, templates, graphics
Standard set for recharging plazas This document provides information about a "Standard Set" for charging plazas, which are innovative charging solutions for electric vehicles (EVs). Charging plazas are gaining popularity due to the increasing number of EVs on the road. The document outlines the rationale for creating this standard set and its intended purposes, including serving as a guideline for municipal governments and market parties, a reference for agreements and contracts, inspiration for policy development, and a basis for future public tenders and permits related to charging plazas. Download Type of document Guideline Audience Regulatory Authorities Topic Technical requirements Language English Country Netherlands Task force Task Force 2: Guidelines, templates, graphics
Fire safety guidelines for recharging infrastructure in parking garages This document focuses on the fire safety considerations associated with indoor car parks that accommodate electric vehicles (EVs). As EVs have become a common sight on our streets, the need for safe parking and charging in indoor car parks has gained prominence. The paper is authored by the IFV (Institute for Safety) to address key questions and provide guidance on this topic. Download Type of document Studies and research Audience Regulatory Authorities Topic Technical requirements Language English Country Netherlands Task force Task Force 6: Fire Safety of Recharging Infrastructure
Standards for EV smart charging: A guide for local authorities The document "Standards for EV Smart Charging: A Guide for Local Authorities" is a comprehensive guide focusing on the integration of electric vehicles (EVs) into the power grid through smart charging. It provides insights into the importance of smart charging in optimizing energy use and grid stability, highlights the roles of various international standards in EV grid integration, and discusses future-proofing public charging infrastructure. The guide emphasizes the need for local authorities to be informed about evolving regulations and technical standards to effectively implement sustainable and adaptable EV charging networks. Download Type of document Guideline Audience Regulatory Authorities Topic Technical requirements Language English Country European Union (EU27) Task force Task Force 2: Guidelines, templates, graphics
Electric Vehicle Adoption for Disabled Consumers The document primarily focuses on the transition challenges and solutions for disabled consumers in adopting electric vehicles (EVs) in the UK. It details barriers such as insufficient knowledge, lack of suitable vehicles, reliance on public charging networks, and high costs. Solutions include promoting better consumer information, improving vehicle accessibility, and enhancing public charging infrastructure to accommodate the needs of disabled users. Download Type of document Guideline Audience Regulatory Authorities Topic Technical requirements Language English Country United Kingdom Task force Task Force 5: Accessibility
Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure - Universal Design Guidelines This document provides guidelines to design electric vehicle charging stations in Ireland to be universally accessible. It discusses design principles for charging station components, site, and information provision, and emphasizes the importance of inclusivity for users with disabilities. The guidelines were developed through consultations with various stakeholders and draw on international best practices. Download Type of document Guideline Audience Contractors Topic Technical requirements Language English Country Ireland Task force Task Force 5: Accessibility