The Amendment to the Charging Service Regulation (“Amendment Regulation“), amending the Charging Service Regulation published in the Official Gazette dated 02 April 2022 and numbered 31797 (“Regulation“), was published in the Official Gazette dated March 23, 2026 and numbered 33202.
The key highlights of the Amendment Regulation as to electric vehicle charging stations are set out below:
- The following new definitions have been added to the Regulation with the Amendment Regulation:
- Smart charging systems: Systems that enable the real-time monitoring, control, and adjustment of the amount of energy transferred from the charging unit to the electric vehicle based on information transmitted to the charging station via electronic communication from the electric vehicle or the power grid.