AFIR

Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (EU) 2023/1804: EU rules for public charging, from payment to coverage.

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EV charging fundamentals · Stop 08Which standards and rules make all of this work?IEC 61851 and ISO 15118, OCPP, OCPI and AFIR mapped onto one charging session: three technical standards for the connections, one EU regulation for the duties, and why certification matters.

Three of these are technical standards and protocols that connect devices and companies. The fourth, AFIR, is not a technical standard but EU law that sets duties.

From “Three standards for connections, one regulation for duties”, stop 08

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  1. Charging hardware · Stop 08Why do chargers fail, and how are they maintained?What counts as up
  2. Charging hardware · Stop 09One charger, fully understoodThe morning in eight moments
  3. Charging infrastructure · Stop 01How is a site chosen?Targets are a floor, not a plan
  4. Energy and grid integration · Stop 03What does charging mean for the local grid?Smart by default
  5. Bidirectional charging · Stop 01What does bidirectional charging mean?Not mandated, but on the agenda
  6. Business models · Deep diveOne charger's year, as the controller books itWhat you are looking at
  7. Regulations and compliance · Stop 01Which EU rules apply to charging?Regulation or directive
  8. Truck charging · Stop 03How does depot charging work?Away from the depot

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  1. ISO 15118International standard for the digital communication between car and charger, the basis of Plug & Charge.
  2. Plug & ChargeThe car identifies itself with a certificate when plugged in, so no card or app is needed.