# German electric vehicle charging regulation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/german-electric-vehicle-charging-regulation
> Updated: 2026-09-24T23:00:23.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-24: Bundesnetzagentur plans new regulations for EV charging

The Bundesnetzagentur plans new regulations for 2026 that may restrict bidirectional EV charging, drawing opposition from major automakers and energy companies.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bundesnetzagentur-plans-new-regulations-for-ev-charging

### 2026-09-23: AEMC proposes new rules for Australian EV charging rollout

The AEMC has proposed new rules to support a $40 million Australian program aimed at expanding EV charging infrastructure in regional blackspots and high-density urban areas.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aemc-proposes-new-rules-for-australian-ev-charging-rollout

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