Saudi Ministry of Energy launches regulations on EV charging

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The Ministry of Energy, in cooperation with some government agencies and in integration with the private sector, launched the regulations on electric vehicle (EV) charging to ensure quality, efficiency and protection of users and facilities in the Kingdom.

The infrastructure team for EV charging stations, led by the Ministry of Energy, announced completing all legislative, regulatory and technical aspects to regulate the EV charging market, defining the necessary regulations for the installation of EV charging stations and their equipment.

The ministry indicated that the new regulations contribute to achieving the goals of Vision 2030, as they will help the Kingdom have a diversified and sustainable economy through enhancing productivity and raising private-sector involvement.

This also includes building new future-proof sectors, which will provide quality jobs for male and female citizens, in addition to enabling vehicle owners to charge their EVs easily and efficiently.

The team members include the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing, the Ministry of Transport and Logistics, the Ministry of Commerce, the Water and Electricity Regulatory Authority, the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization, the Saudi Energy Efficiency Center (Kafaa), Saudi Electricity Co. (SEC) and King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC).

The project reflects the cooperation of government system to ensure the effectiveness and safety of EV charging stations and their compliance with the Saudi Arabian Distribution Code, the ministry added.