Standards Development

Scope

This document specifies accessibility requirements and recommendations for accessible charging stations for electric road vehicles, following a “Design for All”/“Universal Design” approach.

This document applies to the charging infrastructure for M1 electric vehicles, which are used for the carriage of passengers and are equipped with at least four wheels and comprising not more than eight seats in addition to the driver's seat, and for N1 electric vehicles, which are used for the carriage of goods and having a maximum mass not exceeding 3,5 tonnes.

This document sets out requirements and recommendations designed to ensure that the charging infrastructure is accessible and usable for all drivers, including those with specific mobility needs. Autonomous driving vehicles are excluded from the scope of this document.

This document is applicable to charging infrastructures, whether public or private, intended for electric vehicle charging. While it primarily addresses requirements and recommendations for conductive charging, wireless/inductive charging is also considered where relevant.

This document covers:

— the built environment surrounding electric vehicle charging stations, including its location, identification, signage and information;

— the built environment close to the electric vehicle to enable the charging process;

— factors to be taken into account in the design and specification of electric vehicle supply equipment;

— the platform and applications to enable the type of charging and payment, when relevant;

— other possible basic services associated with the charging process: pedestrian connection, associated toilets, etc.

This document does not cover:

— electric vehicles categories other than M1 and N1, although its users could also benefit from the requirements given in this document;

— specific materials used within an electric vehicle supply equipment;

— definition of charging rates or charging prices;

— user personal safety and protection;

— grid connections for electric vehicle charging stations;

— parking policy and planning policy related to designated accessible parking spaces or electric vehicle charging.

NOTE Some of the requirements given in this document might not be applicable to private infrastructures (e.g. the ones related to the payment system).