Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger: Reducing Administrative Roadblocks for the EV Charging Industry - Input for the European Commission
The European Union has recognized the need to reduce administrative burdens, particularly for businesses in the EV charging infrastructure sector, which is crucial to the green and digital transition. ChargeUp Europe's latest paper delves into the significant challenges posed by complex administrative processes, including non-standardized permitting, VAT registration hurdles, and fragmented national regulations.
This paper:
- Maps out the key roadblocks that companies face when navigating the intricate and often divergent administrative processes across the EU, with particular focus on the EV charging infrastructure industry.
- Presents insights gathered from ChargeUp Europe’s consultation with members, identifying both the horizontal challenges, such as lack of process harmonization, and specific burdens like permitting and grid connection delays, which significantly hinder the industry's growth.
- Engages EU policymakers and stakeholders to propose actionable recommendations, such as standardizing permitting processes, improving VAT compliance mechanisms, and ensuring easier access to EU funding, all aimed at fostering a more business-friendly environment for the sector.
A simplified and harmonized approach to administrative processes will not only enhance operational efficiency for companies but also accelerate the deployment of EV infrastructure across Europe.
Read the full paper here.