Requirements for purchasing and operating Smart and Bidirectional Charging Infrastructure

On this page, you will find a document outlining recommendations for specific technical requirements for purchasing and operating Smart and Bidirectional Charging Infrastructure. This document presents a minimal and uniform set of Smart and Bidirectional Charging technical requirements, aiming to provide clarity for all stakeholders involved.

In European legislation, smart (re)charging is increasingly becoming a legal requirement, especially for new infrastructure. Bidirectional charging is promoted, particularly for its grid-balancing potential. Additionally, requirements such as interoperability, data exchange, and integration with renewables and buildings are specified. However, a concrete translation of the above into technical requirements is currently missing. This document provides recommendations for these technical requirements.

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Technical requirements for purchasing and operating Smart – and Bidirectional Charging Version 1.0

The technical requirements listed in this document can serve as a foundation for:

Drafting national and international legislation and regulations.
Developing national, international, and local policies implemented in the procurement and operation of charging infrastructure.
Supporting product development and market propositions, serving as a checklist for manufacturers of Smart and Bidirectional Charging infrastructure.

The requirements in this document supplement the general charging criteria for charging infrastructure. These requirements have been developed based on:

Results from the SCALE project demonstrations, funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program (grant agreement No. 101056874).
Experiences from public charging infrastructure tenders in the Netherlands.
Findings from the European Testlab for E-Mobility at ElaadNL.
Feedback received from a broad range of European stakeholders, including Charge Point Manufacturers, Charge Point Operators, Mobility Service Providers, Distribution System Operators, Energy Suppliers, Flexibility Service Providers, EV Manufacturers, Software companies, City Authorities, research institutions, knowledge institutions, and consulting firms.