#2017-26Decree No. 2017-26 on Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
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This decree regulates the infrastructure for electric vehicle charging in France. It defines what constitutes a charging point, station, and infrastructure, sets standards for their installation, and establishes interoperability requirements for public access and data sharing. The decree impacts operators and developers of electric vehicle charging stations, requiring compliance with technical standards and ensuring public access to charging points.
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Key Changes
- Establishes standards for installing electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
- Defines public access requirements for charging stations.
- Specifies data sharing and interoperability requirements.
Obligations
What this law requires
Normal charging points must be equipped with at least a Type 2 socket or Type 2 connector conforming to standard NF EN 62196-2, with safety shutters if connected to a building's electrical supply point
Private residential charging devices with power ≤3.7 kW not accessible to the public may use Type E socket conforming to NF C61-314, with charging current limited to 8A
Each public charging station providing normal recharge must integrate at least one Type E socket conforming to safety requirements in standard NF C61-314, declared by manufacturer as suitable for repeated electric vehicle recharging
DC rapid charging points open to the public must be equipped with at least one Combo2 connector conforming to standard NF EN 62196-3
AC rapid charging points open to the public must be equipped with at least one Type 2 connector conforming to standard NF EN 62196-2