Welcome to EV Charging Policy Corner – AMPECO’s monthly deep dive into the evolving regulatory landscape of the EV charging world, curated by AMPECO’s experts – Petar Georgiev, Head of Strategic Alliances, Regulatory Affairs & Sustainability, and Ivelina Kadiri, Sr. Regulatory Compliance Manager.
This newsletter keeps you informed about the latest requirements introduced by national governments as they transform EV charging infrastructure through innovative reporting mechanisms and strategic regulations.
Policy Watch: Critical Regulatory Developments
🇪🇺 EU Data Act – Guidelines for Connected Vehicles Published
The EU Data Act (Regulation 2023/2854) entered into force on January 11, 2024 and applies in full from September 12, 2025. The Commission’s guidance clarifies that the Data Act applies directly to OEMs, covering only vehicle-related services essential for connected vehicle operation—remote control functions and cloud-based services storing driver settings, but not repair, maintenance, or charging session information.
OEMs must provide users and third parties with access to raw and pre-processed data, along with metadata needed for interpretation. This covers sensor outputs and simple calculations (vehicle speed, battery level, odometer readings, engine status), but excludes inferred or analytical data. Access must be non-discriminatory, equal quality, and free from undue barriers.
This framework sits alongside RED III Article 20a(3), which requires OEMs to provide specific EV battery and vehicle data in real time, free of charge, on equal terms.
🇪🇺 Guidelines on Accessibility of Electric Recharging Infrastructure
The EU published new advisory guidelines on accessibility, providing public authorities minimum accessibility requirements for tenders and funding schemes. The guidelines set concrete parameters: accessible parking spaces should measure 5 meters by 3.5 meters, with operable elements positioned at 750-1200mm height.
The scope is currently limited to drivers, but explicitly envisions future extension to passengers and non-drivers. The EU has formally asked CEN-CENELEC to draft a European Standard on Accessible EV Charging over the next 2-3 years, delivering a consistent, legally recognized framework.
🇪🇺 EU Measuring Instruments Directive – Latest Developments
The Commission presented MID amendments in November 2024 to modernize the legal framework of the Measuring Instruments Directive (MID). On September 24, the Council adopted its position, followed by Parliament’s IMCO Committee vote on September 25.
With both institutions aligned, interinstitutional negotiations begin in early October. Both have expressed commitment to swift adoption, with a final text possible before end-2025.
🇩🇪 Germany’s EV Truck Charging Tender: A Test of Open Markets
Germany’s federal tender for nationwide heavy-duty EV charging has sparked debate over a core requirement: the “pass-through model.” This mechanism requires network operators to accept third-party electricity providers, making the infrastructure fee—rather than electricity sales—the primary revenue source.
The VDA (German Association of the Automotive Industry) supports this approach for lower costs and planning certainty. Major CPOs (EnBW, Aral, Shell) fear substantial business case impacts and are threatening withdrawal from the tender.
The German government, through the National Centre for Charging Infrastructure (Nationale Leitstelle Ladeinfrastruktur) and the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV), has made its policy rationale clear. The tender is designed to create a “needs-based” network, filling critical gaps along the autobahn with an initial rollout of 130 locations, growing to 350 locations by 2030. Their objective is to ensure a non-discriminatory, competitive market that accelerates the adoption of electric trucks.
However, from a commercial perspective, a model that separates infrastructure from energy sales introduces new financial risks. CPOs argue that this structure could jeopardize the long-term profitability of their investments, particularly in less-trafficked rural areas that are part of the mandate. The outcome of this tender will not only determine the future of Germany’s EV truck network but also set a crucial precedent for other nations and regions, particularly within the EU, that are looking to establish similar charging standards.
The question remains whether the government’s push for an open market will be successful or if a compromise will be necessary to secure the participation of key industry players and meet ambitious climate goals. The resolution of this tender will be a case study for how public policy can shape the competitive landscape of the energy transition.
🇩🇪 Germany Updates on AFIR Data Provision: DATEX II Profile Released
Germany published the DATEX II data profile v01-00-00, providing the national reference for AFIR-compliant data provision. DATEX II is the European standard for ITS data exchange, originally developed under the ITS Directive.
The profile, available on Mobilithek with GitHub repository support, sets out the precise data model ensuring transparent, interoperable information on charging station location, status, availability, and pricing across the EU.
🇩🇪 Germany Adopts Major Energy Price Relief Measures
On July 23, 2025, Germany’s Finance Ministry published the draft Third Law Amending Energy and Electricity Tax Acts with substantial e-mobility clarifications.
Key provisions include a new legal fiction (§ 5a StromStG) attributing electricity consumed at charging points to the CPO, preventing automatic supplier classification and simplifying reporting. Bidirectional charging is explicitly tax neutral—EV drivers don’t become suppliers when re-feeding to the grid. Stored electricity is taxed only once, eliminating double taxation risks. The draft also secures tax advantages for PV-powered charging and abolishes “Anlagenverklammerung,” shifting exemptions to site level.
These reforms reduce compliance burdens, clarify tax responsibilities, and strengthen V2G integration incentives.
🇲🇽 Mexico – Year One Since Adoption of EV Charging Rules
Mexico’s nationwide framework (CRE Acuerdo A/108/2024) entered force September 10, 2024, governing grid integration, technical requirements (NOM-001-SEDE-2012), and operator obligations for transparent consumer information.
The regulations mandate a national Electromobility Platform by September 10, 2026. On March 13, 2025, the regulator unveiled ElectroCRE—a registry with pre-registration, equipment certificate validation, and per-charger unique IDs. Until platform launch, operators must publish required data on their websites or charger screens.
Operators and CPMS providers must maintain grid-code evidence, consumer disclosures, and align asset inventories with ElectroCRE requirements.
Incentives Corner: A Curated List of Available Incentive Programs Across Regions
🇺🇸 AMPECO Listed as Participating Network Provider in CALSTART’s Communities in Charge Wave 4
Communities in Charge, funded by the California Energy Commission and administered by CALSTART, launched Wave 4 in August 2025 with $56.5 million. Open until January 9, 2026, it focuses exclusively on multi-family housing and related sites.
The program provides $8,500 per Level 2 charging port (higher for Tribal projects), requiring shared, networked installations compliant with safety and accessibility standards. At least half the funds are reserved for disadvantaged, low-income, and Tribal communities.
AMPECO has been officially listed as a Participating Network Provider, confirming our platform meets compliance standards for Wave 4 funding.
Utility Recognition & Resources
AMPECO is officially recognized as a network provider across leading U.S. EV infrastructure programs, including California’s CALeVIP and New York’s NYSERDA Charge Ready 2.0. AMPECO is also listed by EPRI as an approved provider for over 20 utility programs nationwide, including Duke Energy, Xcel Energy, and SMUD.
AMPECO Advocacy
AMPECO’s CEO joined 150+ executives from the EV, charging, and clean-tech sectors in signing an open letter to Commission President von der Leyen. The “Take Charge” campaign by E-Mobility Europe and ChargeUp Europe urged the EU to maintain its 100% COâ‚‚ reduction target for new cars and vans by 2035.
The letter argued that any delay would erode investor confidence, slow EV market progress, threaten billions in charging infrastructure investment, and cede competitive advantage to China. It called on the EU to back the 2035 deadline with robust industrial policy, consistent consumer incentives, and accelerated charging grid investment.
