New European regulation on measurement systems for electric vehicle chargers and energy meters
20 Mar 2026
Effective: 11 Mar 2026
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Who is affected:
Energy meter manufacturers, electric charging operators and gas distributors
Summary
The EU updates technical rules for electric vehicle charging measurement equipment, gas dispensers and energy meters. It affects manufacturers and installers of these devices across Europe.
Detailed analysis
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Directive 2026/706 amends Directive 2014/32/EU on measuring instruments, incorporating specific requirements for measurement systems at electric vehicle charging points and compressed gas dispensers. Technical requirements for electricity, gas and thermal energy meters are also updated. Manufacturers and installers of …
Full official title
OJ:L_202600706: Directiva (UE) 2026/706 del Parlamento Europeo y del Consejo, de 11 de marzo de 2026, por la que se modifica la Directiva 2014/32/UE en lo que respecta a los sistemas de medida para equipos de alimentación de vehículos eléctricos y surtidores de gas comprimido y los contadores de electricidad, de gas y de energía térmica, (Texto pertinente a efectos del EEE)