AFIR

The EU’s Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) aims to expand the charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. It sets binding targets for the deployment of EV charging stations, particularly along major transport routes and in urban areas. A key focus is on DC fast-charging systems to promote electric mobility. The regulation also requires common standards for EV charging technology and interoperability to facilitate use. The EU member states must develop national plans and expand the EV charging infrastructure towards 2030. AFIR sets requirements for the density of charging network, the available power and the payment options of the chargers.

The AFIR regulation states that the main EU transport corridors (TEN-T) must offer DC fast-charging sites for light-duty electric vehicles by the end of the year 2025. The maximum distance between the EV charging sites is 60 km offering at least 150 kW per output, and with the minimum total power of 400 kW (600 kW by 2028).

For electric trucks and vans, and other heavy-duty vehicles the requirements are that at least 15% of the length of the TEN-T road network should offer at least one power output of at least 350 kW, with at minimum power of 1400 kW by the end of the year 2025. The requirements get tighter gradually, resulting in the requirement of offering fast-charging stations every 100 km, with a charging output of 350 kW, and a minimum total power of 1500 kW.

Kempower’s DC fast-charging solutions comply with AFIR. Kempower Satellite charging system can be equipped with payment terminals offering various payment options.