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Here’s Exactly What Facilities Managers Need To Know About The UK’s Charge Point Regulations
By Naomi Nye, Head of Sales – EV charging at Drax Electric Vehicles.
Simple, reliable and plentiful charging is a cornerstone of the UK’s growing EV market - and the Government understands how important that experience is for drivers.
Facilities managers are increasingly being tasked with
implementing and managing EV charging infrastructure across their properties. As estates expand their charging capabilities, understanding the regulatory landscape is critical not just for compliance, but for transforming potential challenges into revenue opportunities.
The UK already runs one of the world’s most advanced public charging networks, working towards installing more than 300,000 live chargers by 2030. For facilities managers, this rapid expansion presents both opportunities and significant compliance challenges.
With electric vehicles representing a growing portion of both corporate fleets and personal vehicles, facilities managers must ensure they’re making informed decisions about charging infrastructure that balance accessibility,
compliance,
operational concerns. Here’s what you need to know. EV Reliability – What’s The Law?
The Public Charge Point Regulations (2023)1 set out clear,
high standards for CPOs to build trust in the UK’s fast-growing infrastructure.
Most of the rules already apply. CPOs must offer clear pricing, contactless payment systems and high reliability. The regulations cover any charger available to the public – even those on private land with restricted access hours.
This means UK CPOs are complying with the world’s toughest uptime standards. Rapid chargers (50kW or more) must operate 99% of the time. CPOs must also provide 24/7 manned customer support and publish performance reports for the public and regulators.
The regulations allow for exceptions, such as vandalism or scheduled maintenance. However, a faulty contactless payment system still counts as downtime if
it stops a driver from
charging. Each breach can cost CPOs £10,000 – per charger. Cutting corners with maintenance and inspections isn’t just an inconvenience for drivers, it’s become an expensive gamble.
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