Simplifying Grid Connection Processes for EV Charging Infrastructure in Europe: Eurelectric Roundtable Conclusion
ChargeUp Europe and Eurelectric co-hosted a roundtable discussion on 1 April to explore best practices and challenges in connecting EV charging infrastructure to the grid. Participants included representatives from DG MOVE, CPOs, technology providers, DSOs from Eurelectric, and DSO associations GEODE and E.DSO.
The discussion highlighted persistent grid capacity constraints across Europe and the need to accelerate the implementation of relevant EU policies such as the Grid Action Plan and Electricity Market Design. Slow and inconsistent transposition at national level continues to hinder progress on electrification.
Participants shared digital tools and solutions already in use, from capacity maps and digital twins to single national contact points, and stressed the need for harmonised data, transparent fees, and real-time connection updates.
The roundtable also emphasised the need for enabling regulatory frameworks and anticipatory investments, with EU funding playing a complementary role. A minimum dataset for connections and digitalisation of DSO processes were identified as urgent priorities.
The event builds on the 2023 MoU between ChargeUp Europe and Eurelectric to jointly address grid connection barriers and support Europe’s clean mobility goals.