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The UK Government introduced the first part of the Electric Vehicles (Smart Charge Points) Regulations 2021 in June 2022 – you can read our easy guide to these changes here.
However, the legislation was rolled out in two parts, with part two – confusingly labelled Schedule One – coming into effect at the end of December 2022. The measures in Schedule One focus on enhancing security – it now mandates that charge points must be designed, manufactured and configured to prevent disruption of the electricity system and the charge point itself, while also protecting the personal data of the owner and users of the charge point.
On top of this, the law states that charge points must be designed and manufactured to provide adequate protection against physical damage, including a tamper-protection boundary that protects the internal components of the charge point.
This includes:
If this all sounds complex, don’t worry! The legislation also ensures that a charge point must be configured “so as to minimise the inputs required from the owner in connection with the set-up and operation of the charge point.” This means that they must be as easy to use as possible. However, the law is also designed to ensure that users can delete their personal data from charge points “without undue difficulty.”
According to the legislation, your charge point provider must supply the following information whenever you purchase a charge point:
At Mer, we are fully aware of these charge point regulations and take care of all these elements for you. We can guide you through the compliance process when we install your workplace EV chargers.
If you want to ensure that your new charge points are compliant with the latest legislation talk to us on 03300 562 562 or email our team at [email protected].
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