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Registration requirement for private charging station
The Flemish Regulator of the electricity and gas market (VREG) introduced a new notification requirement for charging points for electric cars in June 2021. This requires owners of charging stations to declare their charging point(s) to their network operator (Fluvius, Ores, Resa, etc.).
This law was introduced because it is essential for network operators to be able to anticipate future energy needs. If the poles and their characteristics are known, operators can better anticipate peaks and thus avoid disruptions. This allows them to make targeted adjustments to the electricity distribution network.
All charging points that you connect to the low-voltage network with a charging capacity of ≥ 3.7 kW in Wallonia and Brussels and of ≥ 5 kW in Flanders must be registered with your network operator. This obligation applies to both public and private charging points and is in effect in each region.
Since Sept. 30, 2023 (Brussels) and Dec. 31, 2023, the tolerance period has ended and you effectively risk a fine if you do not comply with this obligation.
You can register your charging station through the websites of the following operators, among others:
- Fluvius (Flanders)
- Sibelga (Brussels)
- ORES (Wallonia)
- RESA (Wallonia)
- REW (Wallonia)
- AIEG (Wallonia)
- AIESH (Wallonia)
If an online form is not available on your administrator's website, you can notify them through the contact form or by email.
Buildings without a residential function
Buildings without a residential function or parking buildings (new or existing ones undergoing major renovation) with more than ten parking spaces are progressively provided with:
- At least two normal- or high-power charging stations for an electric vehicle;
- infrastructure for conduits (or at least cable ducts) for at least one out of every four parking spaces to install charging stations (for normal or high power) at a later stage.
In addition, all existing non-residential buildings with more than 20 parking spaces shall be equipped with at least two normal- or high-power charging stations by Jan. 1, 2025.
Buildings with residential function
New residential buildings with a parking lot with two or more parking spaces shall be provided with infrastructure for conduits (or at least cable ducts) to install charging stations (for normal or high power) at a later stage. These obligations also apply to renovation houses that have more than 10 parking spaces.
Regulation
Decree containing general provisions on energy policy, TITLE XI/1 Electromobility and Section VI. Administrative penalty for non-compliance in electromobility.
Decree of the Flemish Government containing general provisions on energy policy, TITLE IX/1. Electromobility
Enforcement
The obligation is enforced by the Flemish Energy and Climate Agency (VEKA). If you fail to comply, the VEKA can impose an administrative fine of:
- 2,000 euros per missing charging point;
- 1000 euros per parking space when infrastructure for piping is missing to install the charging stations at a later stage.