, Political perspective GRAHAM RUSSELL, CHIEF EXECUTIVE, OFFICE FOR PRODUCT SAFETY AND STANDARDS Targeting net zero EV chargepoints and what you need to know The Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulations 2017 (AFIR) came into force on 9 October 2017 and require network supply of alternative fuels for transport, including public electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints. One of the purposes of petrol pump. There is increased demand for reliable and accessible chargepoints in the UK, especially where people will be parking for an extended period. If you are looking to partner with a chargepoint network operator or to install your own chargepoints they must comply with the requirements of the regulations. OPSS will work with those providing chargepoints across the country to assess compliance with the regulations, including chargepoints in public car parks These requirements include: Ad hoc access chargepoints must feature guest access charging sessions, without the need for registration, prepayment into a wallet, or provision of personal information. Intelligent metering chargepoints must provide information on the amount of electricity supplied to the driver and the session duration, typically via a screen on the chargepoint, through an app, or in an emailed receipt. Chargepoints that cannot provide this information for example, simple domestic chargers should not be installed for public use. In June 2019, the UK government formally committed to achieving a target of netzero greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2050. To help achieve this, it was announced in November 2020 that the UK would end the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030, with 1.8bn invested in infrastructure and grants to increase the viability of electric vehicles. for Business, Energy, and Industrial since 2019, with the aim of increasing the viability of using EVs. chargepoints across the country to assess compliance with the regulations, including chargepoints in public car parks. This such as accessibility and reliability of public chargepoints. Further information including what constitutes a network operator, more detail on the requirements, and examples of good practice can be found in the guidance published on the government website (see bit.ly/3ffBlpk). Here, you will also find a link to OPSS, where you can learn about the various regulations we enforce and how to contact us. Please contact us at AFIR@beis.gov.uk if you have any questions or require advice on installing public EV chargepoints. 46 britishparking.co.uk PN May 2021 pp46 Political Perspective.indd 46 22/04/2021 13:37