ChargeUp Europe’s response to public consultation on measuring instruments - Technical update of EU rules

ChargeUp Europe’s response to the European Commission’s public consultation on the Measuring Instruments Directive (MID) outlines key technical updates needed to improve EU metrology rules for EV charging.

Our position emphasises:

• Harmonisation – A unified approach to measuring instruments across Member States to avoid fragmentation and strengthen the EU Single Market for EV chargers.

• Regulatory clarity  – Clear, consistent rules across Member States to avoid unnecessary costs for consumers and manufacturers.

• Innovation-friendliness – Ensuring regulations remain adaptable to innovation and enables delivering new technological solutions for seamless consumers' experience.

Our key recommendations:

✔ Future-proof standards – Regulations should dynamically adapt to evolving technology and market developments.
✔ Simplified compliance – Streamlining certification and reporting requirements to reduce unnecessary administrative burdens and costs which slow down infrastructure roll-out.  
✔ Interoperability – Ensuring uniform technical specifications across all charging networks to enhance accessibility.
✔ Consumer confidence – Maintaining transparency and accuracy in energy measurement to protect users and build trust.

This approach will ensure the regulatory framework supports the continued growth of the European EV charging sector while delivering a reliable, user-friendly experience.

You can read the MID response paper here.