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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

Call for tenders for the construction and operation of fast recharging stations at rest areas

CH_FEDRO_call for tenders

This excerpt is from a document related to the allocation and operation of fast-recharging stations along Swiss motorways. It discusses the background of the issue, the call for applications, and the procedure for issuing permits for these stations. The document was specifically shared with the STF and translated by Swiss authority FEDRO.

Type of document
Contract
Audience
Regulatory Authorities
Topic
Call for tender
Language
English
Country
Switzerland
Task force
Task Force 2: Guidelines, templates, graphics

Germany call for applications for recharging infrastructure

Germany call for applications for recharging infrastructure

The document related to the fourth call for applications for funding charging infrastructure for electric vehicles in Germany. The document provides information on various aspects of the funding program, including deadlines, grant levels, infrastructure requirements, application procedures, and reporting requirements. It also mentions the budget and the distribution of supported charging infrastructure on a regional basis. The document serves as a guideline for applicants interested in participating in the funding program and outlines the legal basis for the call.

Type of document
Guideline
Audience
Regulatory Authorities
Topic
Application conditions

Fire safety guidelines for recharging infrastructure in parking garages

Fire safety requirements

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.

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

Standard set for recharging plazas

Standard set for charging 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.

Type of document
Guideline
Audience
Regulatory Authorities
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

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

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

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