Electric car charging stations installed on driveways must meet new rules
ELECTRIC car charging stations installed in houses and driveways must meet tough new rules under Government plans.
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Transport Secretary Grant Shapps confirms new legislation will be introduced to ensure electric plugs meet “smart charging standards”. He added drivers are set to benefit from the changes with motorists able to save on their energy bills.
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Mr Shapps said: “Today we are also publishing the government’s response to the electric vehicle smart charging consultation.
“The response commits to laying legislation later this year to ensure that all private EV chargepoints meet smart charging standards.
“The transition to EVs is central to government’s net-zero commitment but will also increase demand on the electricity system.
“Smart charging can help mitigate these impacts.
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“This legislation will play an important role in driving the uptake of smart technology, which can save consumers money on their energy bills.”
The Government has defined smart charging as shifting the time of day when an EV is being topped up.
Charging stations will modulate the rate of charge at different times in response to electricity tariff information.
This means drivers may be charged different rates for topping up their cars at peak times such as between 5pm and 7pm when people return home from work.
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Drivers could therefore access cheaper electricity tariffs or rewards for charging at less popular hours such as in the middle of the day.
The AA has backed the new changes confirming the breakdown group backs “welcomes” the proposals.
David Watson, Founder and CEO of charging company Ohme said the new smart charging rules were a “step in the right direction”.
But he warned incentives were needed for consumers to charge in less popular timeslots to manage a spike in demand.
He said: “Legislation to ensure all private EV chargepoints meet smart charging standards is a step in the right direction,.
"But simply declaring something as ‘smart’ isn’t enough.
“To ensure these technologies are adopted at scale, we need to see a holistic approach to smart charging to manage the spikes in demand due to mass EV adoption.
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“This must include incentives for consumers, businesses, and fleets, in addition to education and awareness campaigns, and greater collaboration between government, energy companies and clean tech companies.
“Smart charging technologies bring down the cost and complexity of electric vehicle charging and help to balance the National Grid.
“Without a concerted and holistic effort to encourage adoption, we risk undermining the success of the EV transition in the UK.”