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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

Management of public electric vehicle recharging infrastructure for municipalities

Oplaadobjecten

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.

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

Concession agreement public Recharging Infrastructure

Concession template MRAE

This document is a "Concessieovereenkomst" (Concession Agreement) related to the installation and management of public recharging stations for electric vehicles. The agreement is made between two parties, the "Concession Provider" and the "Concession Holder," and it outlines various terms and conditions regarding the operation, maintenance, and duration of the concession. It also defines key terms used in the agreement and addresses matters such as termination, intellectual property, and the continuation of certain provisions even after the agreement's expiration or termination.

Type of document
Contract
Audience
Regulatory Authorities
Topic
Concessions
Language
Dutch
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

Electric vehicle charging: Definitions and explanation

Electric vehicle charging_NL

Charging electric vehicles is relatively new and technology develops at a rapid pace. As a result, lots of different terms and definitions are used, often referring to the same phenomenon. This publication enables the reader to familiarize with the relevant terms. These terms are grouped per theme. This publication aims to give clear definitions and explanations on relevant aspects of electric vehicle charging.

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

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