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EU AFIR 2027 Mandate: ISO 15118‑20‑2022 Becomes Compulsory for New Public EV Chargers

Meta description：Understand the EU AFIR regulation taking effect Jan 1 2027. New public EV chargers must meet EN ISO 15118‑20:2022 for Plug & Charge and V2G capability. Learn hardware requirements and compliance guidance for EV infrastructure projects.

Starting January 1, 2027, the EU’s AFIR (Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation) will be fully enforced. All newly‑installed public EV charging stations in EU countries must comply with EN ISO 15118‑20:2022. Plug‑and‑Charge (PnC) and Vehicle‑to‑Grid (V2G) will shift from optional features to mandatory core requirements for public charging infrastructure.

Key Technical & Hardware Requirements

EN ISO 15118‑20:2022 is the second‑generation vehicle‑grid communication standard, optimized at network and application layers. Chargers supporting PnC need dual compatibility with ISO 15118‑2:2016 and EN ISO 15118‑20:2022 to ensure safe auto‑authentication and cross‑device interoperability.

For hardware interfaces:

  • AC chargers shall use Type 2 sockets / connectors per EN/IEC 62196‑2:2022; Mode 2 devices ≤3.7 kW shall comply with IEC 60884‑1:2022
  • DC fast chargers must adopt Combo 2 connectors (EN IEC 62196‑3:2022), covering light‑duty passenger cars and heavy‑duty commercial vehicles

For project contractors and hardware purchasers targeting European markets, full compliance verification at the procurement stage is critical. You need to check communication‑protocol support and complete certification documents, to prevent expensive on‑site rework after installation.

What This Means for Industry Buyers & Operators

Mandatory ISO 15118‑20 pushes the EV charging sector toward smarter, bidirectional and grid‑friendly charging solutions.

Summary

AFIR 2027 raises unified software‑protocol and physical‑hardware thresholds for new public charging facilities across Europe. Early compliance assessment will reduce project risks for charging‑station deployment.

We continuously monitor updates to European regulations and supply full‑range AC & DC EV chargers for European markets. We provide compliance document verification and project‑oriented product‑selection consultation. Feel free to reach our technical team for tailored solutions.

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