Regulation (EU) 2023/1804, known as AFIR, sets common requirements for alternative fuels infrastructure. As an EU regulation it applies directly in Member States. For chargers, public accessibility is crucial: this can include private property such as shop or hotel car parks.
Main obligations
- Ad hoc charging without necessarily signing a long-term contract.
- Payment methods appropriate to power and installation date.
- Reasonable, transparent, comparable and non-discriminatory prices.
- Clear information before the session and availability of required data.
- Digital connectivity and, where specified, smart charging capability.
When a charger is publicly accessible
Area ownership is not the only factor. What matters is general public access, including with conditions, hours or restrictions. A charger reserved for identified employees or a closed group requires a different assessment.
Practical checks
- Installation or renovation date.
- Charging-point power.
- Access arrangements and user categories.
- Payment and authentication system.
- How prices and conditions are communicated.