New Charging Infrastructure Requirements Effective 2026

Sweden is introducing stricter regulations for electric vehicle charging infrastructure starting July 1, 2026. Amendments to the Planning and Building Act (PBL) will broaden the scope from 'electric vehicle charging' to encompass 'sustainable mobility', impacting property owners by mandating enhanced charging infrastructure for new builds and significant renovations.

The new rules align with the EU's Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), though Sweden's national implementation is slightly delayed. The Swedish National Board of Housing, Building and Planning (Boverket) is expected to release detailed regulations in autumn 2026, specifying requirements for the number of charging points, cabling, and technical functionality.

A current requirement, in effect since January 1, 2025, mandates that non-residential buildings with over 20 parking spaces must have at least one charging point. The upcoming regulations will significantly increase these demands. Office buildings with more than 20 parking spaces will need one charging point for every two spaces, with cabling for the remainder. Other non-residential buildings will require one charging point per five spaces, plus cabling for 50% of the remaining spaces.

For existing non-residential buildings with over 20 parking spots, the requirement will be one charging point per ten spaces and cabling for half the parking spaces, with a future deadline. Smart charging will become a mandatory technical feature. New installations must also support OCPP communication, interoperability, and be prepared for Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology, integrating charging infrastructure more closely with building energy systems.