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Overview of funding opportunities for recharging infrastructure in Germany

Förderlandschaft-ENG_StandMai23

In Germany, electric vehicle owners have several options for public funding to support their EV charging needs. The snapshot provides comprehensive information on the various types of public funding available in different categories such as home recharging, office recharging, depo recharging, and more. It is a helpful guide for EV owners who want to take advantage of the available funding options and make informed decisions about their charging needs. The document is actual as per November 2023. 

Type of document
Guideline
Audience
Government Agencies
Topic
Planning

Charging without any surprises: Customer journey

NKL-Customer-journey_EN

The customer journey analysis looked at EV drivers’ behaviour and needs from three perspectives: the experts (VER, ANWB, LaadpasTop1), the EV drivers (who depend on the public charging network and pay for their charging costs) and supply chain partners. This service design approach provides a realistic impression of EV drivers’ experience, important moments, bottlenecks and needs. The customer journey comprises seven steps.

Type of document
Studies and research
Audience
Regulatory Authorities
Topic
Planning
Language
English
Country
Netherlands
Task force
Task Force 2: Guidelines, templates, graphics

Uniform standards for recharging stations

NKL-Engels-2018-def-charging-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.

Type of document
Guideline
Audience
Regulatory Authorities
Topic
Technical requirements
Language
English
Country
Netherlands
Task force
Task Force 2: Guidelines, templates, graphics

Guidelines for the realization of recharging plazas

NKL-Guidelines-for-the-realization-of-charging-plazas

 This document comprises a set of practical guidelines for municipalities and market parties, offering an overview of the process of realising a charging plaza. They are based on the practical experience of municipalities and market parties.

The guidelines provide insight into the factors for consideration, choices and necessary agreements (requirements and options) in the process of realising a charging plaza for electric cars in public space. The agreements are explicit, correspond to international standards, and are largely supplementary to existing laws and regulations.

Type of document
Guideline
Audience
Regulatory Authorities
Topic
Planning
Language
English
Country
Netherlands
Task force
Task Force 2: Guidelines, templates, graphics

Price transparency benchmark

NKL-Price-transparency_EN

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:

  1. To encourage supply chain partners to increase price transparency;
  2. To provide insight to stakeholders on the development and status of price transparency;
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

NKL service benchmark

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.

Type of document
Guideline
Audience
Regulatory Authorities
Topic
Technical requirements
Language
English
Country
Netherlands
Task force
Task Force 2: Guidelines, templates, graphics

Electric vehicle charging concessions

EIB concession guide

This guide focuses on the use of the “concession” model to help meet this target. It addresses a perceived need for greater understanding of concessions among public authorities, particularly at the local and municipal levels, where responsibility for EV rollout typically lies.

Type of document
Guideline
Audience
Regulatory Authorities
Topic
Concessions
Language
English
Country
European Union (EU27)
Task force
Task Force 2: Guidelines, templates, graphics

Standards for EV smart charging: A guide for local authorities

Standards for EV infrastructure

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.

Type of document
Guideline
Audience
Regulatory Authorities
Topic
Technical requirements
Language
English
Country
European Union (EU27)
Task force
Task Force 2: Guidelines, templates, graphics

Policies and innovative approaches for maximizing overnight charging in multi-unit dwellings

ON charging

The document "Overnight Charging Policies – IZEVA Report" provides a detailed analysis of strategies to optimize overnight electric vehicle (EV) charging in multi-unit dwellings (MUDs). It addresses challenges like limited access to charging infrastructure in urban areas and the need for innovative policies and business models. The report categorizes approaches into regulations, financial incentives, business models, technology for load management, and awareness programs. It discusses the importance of integrating EV charging with smart grid technologies and highlights the role of local authorities in implementing effective charging policies. Additionally, it explores solutions for EV owners without private parking and emphasizes the need for equitable access to charging infrastructure.

Type of document
Guideline
Audience
Regulatory Authorities
Topic
Planning
Language
English
Country
European Union (EU27)
Task force
Task Force 2: Guidelines, templates, graphics

Charging ahead: accelerating the roll-out of EU electric vehicle charging infrastructure

Automotive insights

ACEA's report highlights the urgent need for accelerated EV charger installation across the EU, with 410,000 new points required annually to reach the 2030 target of 3.5 million. Currently, the EU has 632,423 public charging points, heavily concentrated in just three countries. The report underscores the disparity in infrastructure distribution and calls for rapid implementation of policies to boost charger availability and support the EU's CO2 reduction goals.

Type of document
Studies and research
Audience
Regulatory Authorities
Topic
Planning
Language
English
Country
European Union (EU27)
Task force
Task Force 2: Guidelines, templates, graphics