The electrical association ZVEI and the ADAC have called for German special rules for testing e-charging stations to be abolished and instead an EU directive to be implemented into German law. This would make the tests in this country more efficient and cost-effective, ZVEI and ADAC announced in a joint statement with other professional associations.
The alliance of associations criticizes the fact that Checks of the e-charging stations cost millions according to German measurement and calibration law. The tests could be carried out more efficiently without any disadvantages for user protection.
For example, manufacturers could carry out regular recalibrations of private charging stations on a random basis. Then no further checks are necessary if, for example, cables are replaced by qualified service providers.
There are 200,000 public charging points in Germany
The alliance of associations primarily criticizes the fact that additional recalibrations result in additional costs. These become necessary, for example, when cables have been replaced or after theft. As a result of the frequent recalibrations, the price of electricity at the charging stations would increase and the charging stations would be cannot be used during the test periodcriticized the associations.
There are 200,000 public charging points and almost 50,000 fast charging points in Germany. The authorities assume that 6,000 calibrations will be carried out every year if the calibration is carried out every eight years.