German electric vehicle charging regulation

The German Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) is planning new regulatory requirements under the MiSpeL framework, scheduled for implementation in October 2026. These regulations aim to integrate storage and charging points into the market, though they may restrict bidirectional charging by categorizing electric vehicles as conventional power storage.

Industry stakeholders, including BMW, Ford, E.ON, and Volkswagen’s Elli, have voiced opposition, suggesting these rules could hinder bidirectional technology development and cause significant financial losses for households and businesses. The draft also includes provisions regarding photovoltaic systems up to 30 kWp, where exceeding specific energy injection thresholds might result in the loss of solar subsidies and grid fee reimbursements.

Additionally, existing regulations under Paragraph 14a of the Energy Industry Act permit local grid operators to temporarily reduce power supply to controllable devices, such as private wallboxes exceeding 4.2 kW, to prevent grid overload. This measure is described as a temporary reduction in charging speed rather than fixed rationing, ensuring a minimum of 4.2 kW remains available.