New requirements for charging infrastructure take effect in 2026

New Rules for Sustainable Mobility
The EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) was to be implemented nationally by 29 May 2026. However, Sweden’s implementation will be somewhat delayed, and the amendments to the Planning and Building Act are instead proposed to enter into force on 1 July 2026. The amendment to the PBL expands the requirement for “electric vehicle charging” to include “sustainable mobility,” resulting in stricter requirements for charging infrastructure in connection with new construction projects and major renovations.

A requirement already in force since 1 January 2025 is that existing non-residential buildings with more than 20 parking spaces must have at least one installed charging point. Boverket’s forthcoming regulations are expected to take effect during autumn 2026 and will specify the detailed requirements regarding, among other things, the number of charging points, cabling infrastructure, and technical functionality.

Current and upcoming requirements

• 1 January 2025
  Existing non-residential buildings with more than 20 parking spaces must have at least one charging point.
• 1 July 2026
  The amendment to the Planning and Building Act enters into force, expanding the requirement for electric vehicle charging to include sustainable mobility.
• Autumn 2026
  Boverket’s regulations are expected to take effect, introducing detailed requirements regarding the number of charging points, cabling infrastructure, and technical functionality.

Stricter requirements for charging infrastructure
Based on the proposed regulations, the following requirements are expected to apply:

• Office buildings with more than 20 parking spaces: at least one charging point for every two parking spaces, plus cabling infrastructure for the remaining spaces.

• Other non-residential buildings: at least one charging point for every five parking spaces, plus cabling infrastructure for the remaining spaces.

• Existing non-residential buildings with more than 20 parking spaces: at least one charging point for every ten parking spaces, plus cabling infrastructure for 50% of the parking spaces, by a future date to be specified in the regulations.

• Smart charging will become a technical requirement.

The new regulations are also expected to require that new charging installations support smart charging, OCPP communication, interoperability between different systems, and readiness for V2G technology. This means that charging infrastructure will increasingly need to be connected, controllable, and integrated with the building’s energy system in order to meet future requirements.

GARO solutions are designed to meet future requirements
GARO already offers charging solutions developed to meet the requirements expected to become standard under the forthcoming regulatory framework. Our solutions support OCPP communication and scalable systems for efficient energy management. They are also prepared for future requirements relating to interoperability and V2G readiness, creating the conditions for a long-term, sustainable, and future-proof charging infrastructure.