From 1 January 2027 operators must ensure publicly accessible points of 50 kW or more along TEN-T routes or in safe and secure parking areas meet AFIR card-reader or contactless requirements. This also covers points installed before 13 April 2024.
Points affected
- Publicly accessible.
- Output power of at least 50 kW.
- On the TEN-T road network or in a safe and secure parking area.
- New points and, for this deadline, those installed before 13 April 2024.
Payment that must be available
The regulation specifies payment card readers or contactless devices able at least to read cards. One terminal can serve multiple points within the same charging pool.
Exclusion
The requirement does not apply where publicly accessible charging is free. Other applicable obligations must still be checked separately.