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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Electric Vehicle Adoption for Disabled Consumers

EV disabled cons

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.

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

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

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