Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/655 of 2 April 2025 laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards specifications and procedures relating to the availability and accessibility of data on alternative fuels infrastructure
Specifications related to data format
1. Operators of publicly accessible recharging points and refuelling points for alternative fuels, or, in accordance with the arrangements between them, the owners of those points, shall ensure the availability of the data types referred to in Article 20(2) of Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 in accordance with:
(a)
the specifications for the format of data types for publicly accessible recharging points and refuelling points, including the descriptions, provided in the tables in the Annex to this Regulation;
(b)
the relevant data model for alternative fuels data provided in DATEX II format, including at least CEN/TS 16157-10:2022 in addition to the specifications referred to in point (a), from 14 April 2026.
2. Data types referred to in Article 20(2) of Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 shall be made available in accordance with the specifications for the format set out in the Annex to this Regulation.
Specifications related to data frequency
Operators of publicly accessible recharging points and refuelling points for alternative fuels, or, in accordance with the arrangements between them, the owners of those points, shall ensure the availability of the data types referred to in Article 20(2) of Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 in accordance with the following requirements:
(a)
static data shall be updated when a change occurs and, in any event, no later than twenty-four hours after the change occurred;
(b)
dynamic data shall be updated when a change occurs and, in any event, no later than one minute after the change occurred.
Specifications related to data quality
1. When ensuring the availability of the data referred to in Article 20(2) of Regulation (EU) 2023/1804, operators of publicly accessible recharging points and refuelling points for alternative fuels, or, in accordance with the arrangements between them, the owners of those points, shall comply with the following requirements:
(a)
Completeness: All data types referred to in Article 20(2) of Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 shall be made available. In addition to this, additional data types may be made available on a voluntary basis by operators or owners of publicly accessible recharging points and refuelling points for alternative fuels when they consider that such additional data may bring added value to the development of information services to end users of alternative fuels infrastructure.
(b)
Correctness: The data types shall correctly reflect the descriptions set out in the Annex.
(c)
Consistency: The data types shall be made available in accordance with Article 20(2) of Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 and the specifications related to the data format set out in Article 1 of this Regulation. Potential duplicate or overlapping data shall be removed.
(d)
Timeliness: The data types shall be updated in accordance with the specifications related to the frequency set out in Article 2 of this Regulation. The necessary technical measures shall be put in place to ensure that time-sensitive data types, such as the availability of recharging or refuelling points, are updated in accordance with these specifications.
(e)
Reliability: The data types shall be regularly monitored to identify potential inconsistencies and errors in the data.
2. Operators of publicly accessible recharging points and refuelling points for alternative fuels, or, in accordance with the arrangements between them, the owners of those points, shall establish data quality control mechanisms which ensure that the data at source complies with the requirements set out in paragraph 1, before it is made accessible through the NAPs.
3. Any entity may set up an API providing access to the data referred to in Article 20(2) of Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 to data users on behalf of operators or owners of publicly accessible recharging points and refuelling points and may submit information on such API to the NAPs, in accordance with applicable agreements between the entity and the operator or owner. Such outsourcing agreements shall not relieve the operators or owners of their obligation under this Article to ensure the quality of the original data provided.
Procedures on data accessibility
For the purpose of making the data referred to in Article 20(2) of Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 accessible in compliance with Article 20(4) of Regulation (EU) 2023/1804, Member States shall put in place the following procedures to:
(a)
regularly monitor the data types, including information on the APIs, made accessible through their NAPs by operators of publicly accessible recharging points and refuelling points, or, in accordance with the arrangements between them, the owners of those points. This monitoring shall ensure that the data made accessible through their NAPs is in compliance with the requirements set out in Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 and in this Regulation;
(b)
facilitate the exchange of information between operators or owners of publicly accessible recharging points and refuelling points and their NAPs;
(c)
address widespread and persistent data quality issues, including issues affecting the overall automated and uniform data exchange via APIs through their NAPs.
Entry into force and application
This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union .
It shall apply from 14 April 2025.
Supplementary provisions
Specifications related to the data format for making available the data types referred to in Article 20(2) of Regulation (EU) 2023/1804
ANNEXSupplementary provisions
ANNEX
Specifications related to the data format for making available the data types referred to in Article 20(2) of Regulation (EU) 2023/1804
Table A –
Static data for publicly accessible recharging and refuelling infrastructure for alternative fuels
Table B –
Further static data for publicly accessible recharging infrastructure
Table C –
Further static data for publicly accessible hydrogen refuelling infrastructure
Table D –
Further static data for publicly accessible refuelling infrastructure for liquified methane
Table E –
Further static data for publicly accessible refuelling infrastructure for alternative fuels
Table F –
Dynamic data for publicly accessible recharging and refuelling infrastructure for alternative fuels
Table G –
Further dynamic data for publicly accessible hydrogen refuelling infrastructure
Table A
Static data for publicly accessible recharging and refuelling infrastructure for alternative fuels
Number
Type of alternative fuels infrastructure
Type of data
Data category
Data type
Data level
Description
Data format
1
Recharging and refuelling infrastructure of alternative fuels
Static
General information
Legal name of the recharging or refuelling point operator or owner
Station
Legal name of the operator responsible for the management and operation of the publicly accessible recharging and refuelling points for alternative fuels, or, in accordance with the arrangements between them, the owner of those points, which provides a recharging or refuelling service to end users, including in the name and on behalf of a mobility service provider.
Discrete value (string/text)
2
Recharging and refuelling infrastructure of alternative fuels
Static
General information
Commercial name of the recharging or refuelling point operator or owner
Station
Commercial name of the recharging or refuelling point operator or, in accordance with the arrangements between them, the owner of those points as it is presented to the public when offering recharging or refuelling services.
Discrete value (string/text)
3
Recharging and refuelling infrastructure of alternative fuels
Static
General information
Number of recharging or refuelling points
Station
Number of recharging points or refuelling points that can be used at the same time in a recharging or refuelling station. An electric recharging point may have one or more connectors, however only one can be used at the same time.
Numeric value (number)
4
Recharging and refuelling infrastructure of alternative fuels
Static
General information
Service support
Station
Information regarding the presence of physical persons attending the recharging or refuelling station.
Discrete value (string/text)
5
Recharging and refuelling infrastructure of alternative fuels
Static
General information
Helpdesk telephone
Station
Telephone number of the helpdesk, managed by the recharging or refuelling point operator or owner, that is readable in the recharging station.
Format based on notation applicable to Union telephone numbers containing at least the following elements: Country code <space> complete number including the regional code (if there is one) in one separate block with the starting zero. Extension numbers shall be added with a dash directly after the complete number. No other dashes, spaces or brackets may be used in the helpdesk telephone number.
6
Recharging and refuelling infrastructure of alternative fuels
Static
General information
Facilities offering associated services to the user
Station
The recharging or refuelling station has in its immediate surrounding area facilities offering associated services to customers. The following facilities and services shall be reported (yes/no):
—
Roofed recharging or refuelling parking location.
—
Illuminated recharging or refuelling parking location.
—
Catering service (e.g. food, beverage)
—
Bathrooms.
—
Resting facilities.
—
Other (expressed as free text).
Discrete value (string/text) in list format
7
Recharging and refuelling infrastructure of alternative fuels
Static
Geographic location
Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) geographic location information
Station
Latitude and longitude coordinates of the recharging or refuelling station.
Latitude and Longitude coordinated in WGS84 decimal standard.
8
Recharging and refuelling infrastructure of alternative fuels
Static
Geographic location
Additional geographic location information
Station
Additional concrete information that may be relevant to reach the recharging or refuelling station in certain situations, such as parking level, parking lot, etc.
Discrete/numeric value (combination of string/text and numeric)
9
Recharging and refuelling infrastructure of alternative fuels
Static
Geographic location
Country
Station
Name of the Member States where the recharging or refuelling station is located.
Format according to standard ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 codes
10
Recharging and refuelling infrastructure of alternative fuels
Static
Geographic location
Region
Station
Name of the Member States region where the recharging or refuelling station is located, expressed in the nomenclature of territorial units for statistics (NUTS) 1 level.
Format according to NUTS-1 geocode standard
11
Recharging and refuelling infrastructure of alternative fuels
Static
Geographic location
City or town
Station
Name of the Member States city or town where the recharging station is located. It shall include information on the municipality or stop name (e.g. highway, area) if not directly associated with the city or town.
Discrete value (string/text)
12
Recharging and refuelling infrastructure of alternative fuels
Static
Geographic location
Postal code
Station
Postal code where the recharging or refuelling station is located, including potential additional identification information attending to the concrete characteristics of the postal code in that location.
Discrete/numeric value (combination of string/text and numeric)
13
Recharging and refuelling infrastructure of alternative fuels
Static
Geographic location
Address name
Station
Where relevant, name of the street where the recharging or refuelling station is located, including the number.
Discrete/numeric value (combination of string/text and numeric) indicating the street name followed by the street number
14
Recharging and refuelling infrastructure of alternative fuels
Static
Accessibility
Opening time
Station
Information regarding the time periods when a recharging or refuelling station is open and accessible to the public for recharging or refuelling, where applicable taking into account the time schedules of the building/facility that gives physical access to that recharging or refuelling station.
Discrete/numeric value (combination of string/text and numeric) indicating the weekdays followed by the time ranges when a recharging or refuelling station is open and accessible to the public
15
Recharging and refuelling infrastructure of alternative fuels
Static
Accessibility
Time zone
Station
Time zone where the recharging or refuelling station is located. This data type shall be used in combination with other data types to ensure that the availability of a recharging or refuelling point is shown correctly and to make reservation possible and accurate.
Format according to standard ISO 8601
16
Recharging and refuelling infrastructure of alternative fuels
Static
Accessibility
Vehicle-type compatibility
Station
Type of vehicle that may use a recharging or refuelling station. The type of vehicle shall be specified in accordance with UNECE vehicle categorisation ( 1 ) . The following vehicle categories shall be reported (yes/no):
—
Two- and three-wheel vehicles and quadricycles (L)
—
Passenger cars (M1)
—
Buses and coaches (M2 or M3)
—
Vans (N1)
—
Trucks (N2 or N3)
—
Other (expressed as free text)
Discrete/numeric value (combination of string/text and numeric) in list format
17
Recharging and refuelling infrastructure of alternative fuels
Static
Accessibility
Vehicle specifications permitted
Station
Where relevant, specific limitations to the mass and dimensions of vehicles (including trailers, semi-trailers, etc.) ( 2 ) , allowed to access the recharging or refuelling station. The following vehicle specifications, including trailers, shall be reported (yes/no):
—
Maximum vehicle mass.
—
Maximum vehicle height.
—
Maximum vehicle length.
—
Maximum vehicle width.
Discrete/numeric value (combination of string/text and numeric) indicating maximum vehicle mass in tonnes and maximum vehicle height, length and width in metres, including trailer.
18
Recharging and refuelling infrastructure of alternative fuels
Static
Accessibility
Number of parking spaces
Station
Number of parking spaces that may be used at a recharging or refuelling station to conduct a recharging or refuelling session. It may be different to the number of recharging or refuelling points of that station.
Numeric value (integer number)
19
Recharging and refuelling infrastructure of alternative fuels
Static
Accessibility
Number of parking spaces for people with disabilities
Station
Number of parking spaces with accessible recharging or refuelling points for people with disabilities in compliance with relevant accessibility requirements defined in existing standards, guidelines or national legislation.
Numeric value (integer number)
20
Recharging and refuelling infrastructure of alternative fuels
Static
Payment options
Payment device with bank card reader
Station
Indication on the existence (yes/no) of a payment terminal with the ability to enable the bank card (debit/credit) to be physically inserted in the terminal for the Europay, Mastercard and Visa (EMV) chip to be read.
Discrete value (string/text)
21
Recharging and refuelling infrastructure of alternative fuels
Static
Payment options
Payment device with a contactless functionality that is at least able to read payment cards
Station
Indication on the existence (yes/no) of a payment terminal that is at least able to read bank cards (debit/credit) with a contactless functionality (e.g. Near Field Communication – NFC).
Discrete value (string/text)
22
Recharging and refuelling infrastructure of alternative fuels
Static
Payment options
Other ad hoc payment option
Station
Indication on the existence (yes/no) of the following ad hoc payment options:
—
Specific (i.e. dynamically generated) QR code
—
Payment through a website (e.g. static QR code)
—
Cash
—
Other (expressed as free text)
Discrete value (string/text)
23
Recharging and refuelling infrastructure of alternative fuels
Static
Payment options
Additional information about payment providers accepted
Station
Additional information indicating the payment service providers that accept electronic payments in the ad hoc payment option.
Discrete value (string/text) in list format
24
Recharging and refuelling infrastructure of alternative fuels
Static
Payment options
Contract-based (subscription) payment option
Station
Possibility to pay for a recharging or refuelling service on the basis of a contract-based payment (yes/no) between the end user and the mobility service provider.
Discrete value (string/text)
Table B
Further static data for publicly accessible recharging infrastructure
Number
Type of alternative fuels infrastructure
Type of data
Data category
Data type
Data level
Description
Data format
1
Electric recharging infrastructure
Static
General information
Recharging Point ID code (Connector)
Point
Unique ID of the recharging point, which includes the unique ID code of the recharging point operator issued by the IDRO (ID Registration Organisation). It supports the identification, including for billing and booking purposes, of the recharging point within a recharging station.
Discrete/numeric value (combination of string/text and numeric)
2
Electric recharging infrastructure
Static
General information
Number of connectors
Point
Number of connectors in a recharging point. An electric recharging point may have one or more connectors, however only one can be used at the same time.
Numeric value (integer number)
3
Electric recharging infrastructure
Static
General information
Type of connector (plug)
Point
Identification of connectors available in each recharging point within a recharging station:
—
Type 2 (AC)
—
Combo2/CCS (DC)
—
Megawatt Charging System (MCS)
—
CHAdeMO (DC)
—
Other (expressed as free text)
Discrete value (string/text) in list format
4
Electric recharging infrastructure
Static
Type of current
Type of current
Point
Type of electric current flow delivered at the recharging point, differentiating between alternating current (AC) or direct current (DC)
Discrete value (string/text) differentiating between AC and DC
5
Electric recharging infrastructure
Static
Power output
Recharging station maximum power
Station
Total maximum power that the recharging points of the station can provide at the same time.
Numeric value (number) expressed in kW
6
Electric recharging infrastructure
Static
Power output
Recharging point maximum power
Point
Maximum power that can be provided by the recharging point to the electric vehicle at a given time.
Numeric value (number) expressed in kW
7
Electric recharging infrastructure
Static
Payment options
Mobility service providers offering contract-based recharging
Station
Information indicating the name of those mobility service providers that are offering contract-based payment options and are accepted in a recharging station.
Discrete value (string/text) in list format
8
Electric recharging infrastructure
Static
Automatic authentication
Plug-and-charge
Point
Possibility of conducting automatic authentication and authorisation of the recharging session on the basis of a contract-based payment concluded between the end user and the mobility service provider (yes/no) in a recharging point.
Discrete value (string/text)
9
Electric recharging infrastructure
Static
Smart recharging functionalities
Smart recharging services
Point
Possibility of using smart recharging services in a recharging point. The possibility of using the following smart recharging services must be indicated (yes/no):
—
Remote monitoring and control recharging.
—
User preference configuration for recharging power optimisation.
—
Bidirectional recharging.
—
Other (expressed as free text)
Discrete value (string/text)
10
Electric recharging infrastructure
Static
Renewable electricity
Electricity supplied is 100 % renewable
Station
The recharging station exclusively supplies 100 % renewable electricity (yes/no) (EU Guarantee of Origin (GO) scheme).
Discrete value (string/text)
Table C
Further static data for publicly accessible hydrogen refuelling infrastructure
Number
Type of alternative fuels infrastructure
Type of data
Data category
Data type
Data level
Description
Data format
1
Hydrogen refuelling infrastructure
Static
Hydrogen delivery
Hydrogen state
Station
Type of hydrogen delivered at a refuelling station, differentiating between gaseous and liquified hydrogen.
Discrete value (string/text) expressed as gaseous or liquified hydrogen
2
Hydrogen refuelling infrastructure
Static
Hydrogen delivery
Hydrogen pressure
Point
Pressure at which a refuelling station supplies hydrogen via a refuelling point (i.e. dispenser)
Discrete/numeric value (combination of string/text and numeric) expressed in bar
3
Hydrogen refuelling infrastructure
Static
Hydrogen delivery
Daily cumulative capacity
Station
Indication of the cumulative capacity per day (expressed in kg/day) of a hydrogen refuelling station.
Discrete/numeric value (combination of string/text and numeric) expressed in kg/day
4
Hydrogen refuelling infrastructure
Static
Renewable hydrogen
Hydrogen supplied is 100 % renewable
Station
The refuelling station exclusively supplies hydrogen produced from 100 % renewable sources in accordance with rules established under Directive (EU) 2018/2001 and relevant secondary legislation (yes/no)
Discrete value (string/text)
Table D
Further static data for publicly accessible refuelling infrastructure for liquified methane
Number
Type of alternative fuels infrastructure
Type of data
Data category
Data type
Data level
Description
Data format
1
Refuelling infrastructure for liquified methane
Static
Renewable liquified methane
Liquified methane supplied is 100 % renewable
Station
The refuelling station exclusively supplies liquified methane produced from 100 % renewable sources in accordance with rules established under Directive (EU) 2018/2001 and relevant secondary legislation (yes/no) (EU Guarantee of Origin (GO) scheme).
Discrete value (string/text)
Table E
Further static data for publicly accessible refuelling infrastructure for alternative fuels
Number
Type of alternative fuels infrastructure
Type of data
Data category
Data type
Data level
Description
Data format
1
Refuelling infrastructure of alternative fuels
Static
General information
Type of connector (dispenser)
Station
Identification of type of connectors available in each refuelling point within a refuelling station, stating the type of fuel applicable:
—
Hydrogen refuelling (gaseous)
—
Hydrogen refuelling (liquified)
—
Methane refuelling (CNG)
—
Methane refuelling (LNG)
—
Other (expressed as free text)
Discrete value (string/text) in list format
Table F
Dynamic data for publicly accessible recharging and refuelling infrastructure for alternative fuels
Number
Type of alternative fuels infrastructure
Type of data
Data category
Data type
Data level
Description
Data format
1
Recharging and refuelling infrastructure of alternative fuels
Dynamic
Functionality
Operational status
Point
Capability of the recharging or refuelling point to perform its function. The operational status of a recharging or refuelling point expressed as operational or non-operational:
—
Operational: it can be used in normal conditions during the opening time that is accessible to the public.
—
Non-operational: it cannot be used due to a technical problem or maintenance works.
Discrete value (string/text) expressed as operational or non-operational
2
Recharging and refuelling infrastructure of alternative fuels
Dynamic
Functionality
Availability
Point
Possibility to use a recharging or refuelling point at present time and, when technically possible, at a specific future time, The availability of a recharging or refuelling point expressed as in use, reserved or not in use:
—
In use: it is occupied
—
Reserved: it is booked by an end user
—
Not in use: it is non-occupied, thus available for use
Discrete value (string/text) expressed as in use, reserved or not in use
3
Recharging and refuelling infrastructure of alternative fuels
Dynamic
Price
Ad hoc price
Station
For recharging infrastructure, indication of the end user price for recharging on an ad hoc basis, including all applicable price components. These must be indicated and expressed in national currency per kWh, national currency/min, or national currency/session. Any other price component that may apply in addition must be equally indicated.
For refuelling infrastructure, indication of the end user price for refuelling on an ad hoc basis, expressed in national currency per kg of fuel.
Discrete/numeric value (combination of string/text and numeric) in list format expressed for recharging infrastructure in national currency per kWh, national currency/min, or national currency/session and for refuelling infrastructure in national currency per kg of fuel.
National currencies shall be expressed according to ISO 4217, which establishes internationally recognised codes for the representation of currencies.
Table G
Further dynamic data for publicly accessible hydrogen refuelling infrastructure
Number
Type of alternative fuels infrastructure
Type of data
Data category
Data type
Data level
Description
Data format
1
Hydrogen refuelling infrastructure
Dynamic
Hydrogen delivery
Limited amount of hydrogen available
Station
Indication about limited amount of hydrogen available (less than 100 kg) in the refuelling station (yes/no)
Discrete value (string/text)
( 1 )
https://unece.org/fileadmin/DAM/trans/main/wp29/wp29resolutions/ECE-TRANS-WP.29-78r6e.pdf .
( 2 ) This covers vehicles and vehicle combinations as defined in the Weights and Dimensions Directive.
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