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Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure - Universal Design Guidelines

ZEVI universal

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.

Type of document
Guideline
Audience
Contractors
Topic
Technical requirements
Language
English
Country
Ireland
Task force
Task Force 5: Accessibility

Easy charging without barriers: Requirements for barrier-free charging infrastructure

Leitstelle

This document outlines guidelines for creating accessible electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Germany. It addresses technical and organizational requirements to ensure that charging stations are user-friendly for people with disabilities, incorporating design standards for ease of use, accessibility, and safety. The guidelines emphasize the integration of universal design principles to enable independent usage by all, including those with physical limitations.

Type of document
Guideline
Audience
Regulatory Authorities
Topic
Technical requirements
Language
German
Country
Germany
Task force
Task Force 5: Accessibility

PAS 1899:2022 - Electric Vehicles – Accessible Charging – Specification

BSI accessibility

This specification, PAS 1899:2022, outlines the requirements for accessible public electric vehicle chargepoints, ensuring usability for all, including disabled persons. It addresses physical design, placement, and information provision of chargepoints. It was developed with input from various stakeholders to facilitate a more inclusive infrastructure, aligning with UK government policies and potentially influencing international standards.

Type of document
Guideline
Audience
Government Agencies
Topic
Technical requirements
Language
English
Country
United Kingdom
Task force
Task Force 5: Accessibility

Accessibility Requires Holistic Responsibility - Report on Accessible Charging Infrastructure

Report by Germany

This report, compiled by Sweco for Region Jämtland Härjedalen, analyzes the current state and responsibility for accessible electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Sweden. It highlights significant gaps in accessibility at public charging stations, affecting not only people with disabilities but also the elderly, pregnant women, and those with temporary impairments. The report underscores the need for clear regulatory standards and unified responsibility to ensure universally accessible charging facilities.

Type of document
Guideline
Audience
Regulatory Authorities
Topic
Technical requirements
Language
German
Country
Germany
Task force
Task Force 5: Accessibility

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

A toolkit for planning and funding rural electric mobility infrastructure

Rural planning

The "Rural EV Toolkit Version 2" released in May 2023 by the U.S. Department of Transportation provides comprehensive guidance for planning and funding rural electric mobility infrastructure. It covers the basics of electric mobility, including types of electric vehicles (EVs) and charging infrastructure. The toolkit addresses benefits and implementation challenges of rural electrification, explores partnership opportunities, and outlines principles for planning and implementing EV infrastructure. It also provides an extensive overview of funding and financing options, federal programs, and additional resources for successful project execution.

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

Best practices guide for permitting and grid connection procedures for recharging infrastructure

Permitting procedure

This report highlights the key findings and recommendations from the Sustainable Transport Forum’s ‘public authorities’ (STF-PA) subgroup survey, conducted from September to December 2021, on the procedures of public authorities, and experiences of market participants with permitting and grid connection procedures for recharging infrastructure.

Type of document
Guideline
Audience
Urban Planners
Topic
Permitting procedure
Language
English
Country
European Union (EU27)
Task force
Task Force 1: Permitting and grid connections

General permit for recharging infrastructure

CH_Example of a general permit

This excerpt is from a document related to a licensing procedure for the construction and operation of SLS (Service and Rest Areas) on the motorway network. The document discusses the allocation of rest areas to the operator based on an evaluation procedure and mentions the ownership of national roads by the Swiss Confederation.

Type of document
Template
Audience
Regulatory Authorities
Topic
Permitting procedure
Language
German
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

Call for applications for recharging infrastructure in Antwerpen

Antwerp call for tenders

The excerpt is from a document related to a call for applicants for a public service concession in the city of Antwerp for the provision, installation, and operation of charging infrastructure. The document serves as an information notice and specifies changes to the concession guidelines and answers to questions raised regarding the concession. It includes amendments to the assignment documents and addresses differences between the published concession document and the tender form.

Type of document
Template
Audience
Contractors
Topic
Call for tender