Making available on the market of measuring instruments: electric vehicle supply equipment, compressed gas dispensers, and electricity, gas and thermal energy meters

The Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection adopted the report by Zala TOMAŠIČ (EPP, SI) on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2014/32/EU as regards electric vehicle supply equipment, compressed gas dispensers, and electricity, gas and thermal energy meters.

Members support the inclusion of harmonised requirements for electric vehicle supply equipment and compressed gas dispensers.

The competent committee recommended that the position adopted at first reading by the European Parliament should amend the proposal.

The amendments primarily aim to modernise and clarify the scope and functionality of legal metrology devices, particularly focusing on digital environments and new technological capabilities. They improve the clarity of the wording regarding metrological control of data and ensure technological neutrality.

In this regard, Members introduced amendments to the annexes of the directive.

The amended text underlines the importance of further amendments, particularly in response to technological developments such as those affecting water meters, are considered in a future revision of Directive 2014/32/EU. It is important that such a revision aims to assess whether the essential requirements for these measuring instruments remain appropriate to ensure high metrological performance and their compatibility with evolving digital infrastructures.

It is also clarified that improving electric vehicle charging infrastructure serves the common interest of all stakeholders. This Directive does not aim to impose retrofitting obligations on existing charging stations, but to establish a harmonised framework for newly installed electric vehicle supply equipment.