The EU's Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) is changing the rules of the game for public charging across Europe. The goal is simple: charging should be as predictable as filling up with fuel – regardless of which operator owns the charge point.
The key requirements
New public fast chargers must, among other things, allow ad-hoc payment with an ordinary bank card (no app or subscription), display the price per kWh clearly before charging starts, and maintain high uptime. In addition, charge points must be able to share real-time data on availability and price.
What does this mean for you if you own or plan charge points?
Equipment purchased today should be prepared for the requirements from the start – retrofitting payment terminals and software support quickly becomes more expensive than choosing right from the beginning. This applies to the payment solution, OCPP-based operation and the ability to document uptime.
Where the GRASEN chargers stand
GRASEN's DC chargers are OCPP 1.6J-compatible, support card payment and on-screen price display, and are monitored online so uptime can be documented and faults fixed quickly – often without a technician visit. Combined with our 24/7 service organisation, the installation is equipped for the new requirements.
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