New laws on electric vehicle charging points are being introduced from today (Dec 30). The rules relate to cybersecurity and tamper-protection of home charging devices.
The new Schedule 1: Security compliance regulations follow on from the Electric Vehicles (Small Charge Points) Regulations, which came into force in June 2022. These regulations aim to ensure that charging points give adequate protection to the electricity system and the personal data of the owner.
From today, anyone wishing to install an non-compliant EV charger will have to seek prior approval from the Office for Product Safety and Standards. Charge points will have to have a unique password and the ability to monitor various aspects of how they are being used, the Express reports.
