Charging Interface Initiative (CharIN) e.V.
CharIN
CharIN was founded in 2015 with the aim to develop and establish the Combined Charging System (CCS) as the global standard for charging battery powered electric vehicles.
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Lobbying Activity
Response to Electrification Action Plan
9 Oct 2025
Firstly, we would like to thank the European Commission for the important work, support and cooperation to date on the electrification of the European energy consumption, notably in the mobility sector. As CharIN and on behalf of over 300 members representing the whole e-mobility eco-system, we strongly support the need for a clear, decisive, path forward, based on sustainability, competitiveness and energy independence with e-mobility as a pillar in the electrification of the mobility sector. We hereby suggest that the electrification action plan should leverage and enable the European e-mobility sector to support the electrification of the European energy demand. We greatly appreciate herein the opportunity to provide our feedback through the Have Your Say portal. Please find attached our detailed response to this consultation, which is based on the following principles: (1) E-Mobility as a Grid Asset (2) Fostering European-wide Regulatory Certainty to Enable Electrification (3) Grid Codes Harmonisation (4) Decarbonisation by Supporting Innovation and Accelerating Uptake
Read full responseMeeting with Ana Xavier (Head of Unit Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs)
16 Sept 2025 · Introduction of CharIN organisation and their activities
Meeting with Moumen Hamdouch (Head of Unit Mobility and Transport)
28 May 2025 · Exchange of views and follow-up on the Automotive Action Plan.
Response to Targeted technical update of EU rules on measuring instruments
3 Mar 2025
Firstly, we would like to thank the European Commission for the important work, support and cooperation to date on the electrification of the mobility sector. In brief, we support the proposed Annex Va on measuring systems for electric vehicle supply equipment. We greatly appreciate herein the opportunity to provide our feedback through the Have Your Say portal. Please find attached our detailed response to this consultation, where we outline the need for further clarity and necessary changes to the proposed changes to the Measuring Instruments Directive.
Read full response30 Dec 2024
Firstly, we would like to thank the European Commission for the important work, support and cooperation to date on the electrification of the mobility sector. As CharIN and on behalf of over 300 members representing the whole e-mobility eco-system, our aim is to support the transition to electrification based inter alia on the following principles: A consumer-centric approach which encourages and facilitates the uptake of electric mobility; Creating certainty for industry allowing for investments and product planning; A dynamic regulatory approach facilitating policy and legislative measures which adapt to market and technology realities; Consideration towards proportionate cost-benefit perspectives for the consumer and the industry. We greatly appreciate herein the opportunity to provide our feedback through the Have Your Say portal. To this end, please find attached our full response.
Read full responseResponse to Data types for alternative fuels infrastructure
30 Dec 2024
CHARIN e.V. RESPONSE: ADDITIONAL DATA TYPES Firstly, we would like to thank the European Commission for the important work, support and cooperation to date on the electrification of the mobility sector. As CharIN and on behalf of over 300 members representing the whole e-mobility eco-system, our aim is to support the transition to electrification based inter alia on the following principles: A consumer-centric approach which encourages and facilitates the uptake of electric mobility; Creating certainty for industry allowing for investments and product planning; A dynamic regulatory approach facilitating policy and legislative measures which adapt to market and technology realities; Consideration towards proportionate cost-benefit perspectives for the consumer and the industry. We greatly appreciate herein the opportunity to provide our feedback through the Have Your Say portal. MOBILITY SERVICE PROVIDERS OFFERING CONTRACT-BASED RECHARGING (1) The Delegated Act as it stands obliges CPOs to provide data types, including the mobility service providers offering contract-based recharging as static data; information which needs to be updated every 24 hours. This could imply a long list of MSPs which would not be in some cases overly burdensome to update and counter-productive towards the roll-out of e-mobility due to the following reasons: (2) MSP offer their connections to 3rd party MSP services which are offering MSP functionality or applications/services without truly being an MSP. CPOs will not be able to know the smaller MSPs or MSP-like services which are behind the initial MSP. (3) It incentivises a reduction in roaming connections, especially for those offering charging services across multiple countries. The requirement and potential penalties linked with the complexity of listing all the MSPs could disincentivise an offer-to-all" approach. This approach allows any MSP to simply offer access to predefined conditions to the CPO charging network, without any further interaction from the CPO. (4) The 24-hour requirement. Our recommendation is therefore to not include this obligation of listing MSPs. Please find in attachment a copy of this response.
Read full response30 Dec 2024
Firstly, we would like to thank the European Commission for the important work, support and cooperation to date on the electrification of the mobility sector. As CharIN and on behalf of over 300 members representing the whole e-mobility eco-system, our aim is to support the transition to electrification based inter alia on the following principles: A consumer-centric approach which encourages and facilitates the uptake of electric mobility; Creating certainty for industry allowing for investments and product planning; A dynamic regulatory approach facilitating policy and legislative measures which adapt to market and technology realities; Consideration towards proportionate cost-benefit perspectives for the consumer and the industry. We greatly appreciate herein the opportunity to provide our feedback through the Have Your Say portal. DATEX II & OCPI A general uptake of OCPI across the relevant industry is more than notable. We therefore believe that the implementation of DATEX creates disproportionate burdens for industry. From the perspective of the EV driver, concerns by our membership have also been raised as to a potential necessary parallel implementation. Different information on the MSP app and on the NAP could hinder confidence in data validity. Our recommendation is therefore to further discuss within the Sustainable Transport Forum with a view to avoid additional burden and guarantee the necessary user confidence, especially as there is a significant amount of new data points which need to be communicated. 1-MINUTE LATENCY We would like to point out that 1-minute latency for dynamic data implies a too short a time, especially when looking at the obligatory amount of new additional data points. Please find in attachment a copy of this response.
Read full responseResponse to Targeted technical update of EU rules on measuring instruments
18 Oct 2024
The Charging Industry is welcoming adaptation of MID to better reflect electric vehicle charging stations and DC metering in particular. It is necessary to bring certainty and stability to the EV charging industry. Especially, the proposed approach to cable swapping is very much appreciated as a pragmatic and reasonable way to allow the necessary repair of cables. Please find further comments in the attached file.
Read full responseResponse to Payment services – revision of EU rules (new Regulation)
1 Nov 2023
In Attachment: CharIN e.V. Position Paper with full explanation. Executive Summary In light of the European Commission's ongoing review of the Payment Services Directive (PSD2) with its proposals issued on June 28th, 2023, and the relevant request for feedback, we welcome the opportunity to address emerging challenges in the context of the implementation of the EU Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR), its impact on building the European network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, and meeting the objectives set out in AFIR. Further growth in Europes electric vehicle fleet and charging infrastructure could help the EU meet emissions reduction targets and ensure progress towards its 2050 objective of being climate neutral. The attached paper advocates for a new exemption under Chapter III of the Regulatory Technical Standards on strong customer authentication and secure communication (SCA). Specifically, an exemption from the SCA requirements for payments at EV charging stations payment terminals. This exemption is vital to facilitate seamless and user-friendly payment experiences, driving the adoption of electric mobility while ensuring security, and helping to accelerate the deployment of the EV charging infrastructure in Europe.
Read full responseResponse to Evaluation of Standardisation Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012
29 Sept 2023
CharIN is the leading global association dedicated to promoting standards in the field of charging systems for all kinds of electric vehicles (EVs) worldwide, including the maritime, mining, road transport, and aviation sectors. With over 340 members, CharIN is an umbrella, cross-industry organisation which represents stakeholders such as charging station manufacturers, charging point operators, component suppliers, energy providers, payment service providers, automakers, and grid operators. Our main goal is to move towards interoperable charging, where vehicles, chargers, and software systems work together, and as such make the EV user experience reliable, easy and smooth. With the scope of interoperability, CharINs international community is comprised of companies of all sizes representing every link to the e-mobility value chain and multiple experts, who have been working together as a team to drive the requirements of charging all kinds of electric vehicles. CharIN is, for example, member of the European Commissions Sustainable Transport Forum and its Sub-Group on Governance and Standards. We have currently been developing and launching a Plug & Charge system i.e. the project Plug and Charge Europe PKI; a technology needed to enable secure authentication and authorization via Plug and Charge in accordance to ISO 15118. Furthermore, CharIN is also working within the context of the EU-US as well as the EU-India Trade and Technology Council in light of its work on the Megawatt Charging System to be used to charge other heavy-duty vehicles commercial vehicles, like-e-ferries, ships and planes. CharIN does not only see itself as a promoter of e-mobility but even more so as a facilitator of interoperability by providing the relevant technology tools based on industry expertise to this end. We work closely with international standardisation organisations and also with industry-driven standardisation bodies. As facilitator, CharIN itself hosts and drives platforms to develop the parameters and approaches to standards such as the aforementioned Megawatt Charging System (currently being standardised within the relevant international standardisation bodies), as well as OPNC. We are also working together with OCA on OCPP to drive the processes through the IEC. CharIN with its head office in Berlin and EU Affairs office in Brussels, also host offices in Washington D.C., Hong Kong, Dubai, Beijing, Chennai, Tokyo and Yongin-Si Geonggido (Korea) and Rio de Janeiro. To this end, we would like to provide some preliminary points ahead of the upcoming public consultation where we will provide a more extensive list of contributions: ESS alignment: A closer alignment of the European Standardization System with international standardization organizations such as IEC and ISO would further strengthen the position of European standards in international debates. We also believe that a close and structured cooperation with organisations like CharIN and OCA provides valuable contributions to the development and implementation of standards and protocols at the global level. Expanding EU Financing Scope: We advocate for a broader financing approach of the EU to facilitate support for industry and social-driven organisations which can in turn provide additional contributions to standardisation processes. In conclusion, CharIN welcomes the European Commission's commitment to assessing Regulation (EU) 1025/2012. We firmly believe that interoperable charging standards are essential for the green, digital, and resilient single market of the EU and globally. We look forward to actively participating in this assessment process and collaborating with stakeholders to promote standards that drive the electric mobility revolution in Europe and around the world.
Read full responseResponse to Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy
27 Jul 2020
CharIN e.V., with its international members covering the entire electric vehicle value chain, is expressing its full support to put forward a comprehensive strategy for sustainable and smart mobility to ensure that we have a transport sector fit for a clean, digital and modern economy.
We see the evaluation of the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Directive as a cornerstone of the Strategy which will build on the Communication on the European Green Deal and the 2030 Climate Target Plan. The EU should continue to exercise its competence in the domains to be covered by the strategy, including on reducing the emissions resulting from transport activities.
One key instrument of the Strategy should be the availability, and accessibility, of a customer-friendly Europe-wide and cross-border electric vehicle charging infrastructure is of fundamental importance for the mass adoption of electromobility in Europe.
The growth of electric mobility will be supported by ensuring the interoperability of electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, and providing guidance to all market players for the further development of CCS charging globally.
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