EV Charging Requirements 2025 – What Property Owners Need to Know

Why Are These Requirements Introduced?

The background is the EU’s goal to reduce emissions from the transport sector.
To make that possible, people need access to charging where they live and work.

That’s why both the EU and Sweden’s National Board of Housing, Building and Planning (Boverket) now require buildings to be equipped or prepared for EV charging —
not just new buildings, but existing ones too.

EV infrastructure is no longer “nice to have” — it’s part of the new baseline for modern properties.

What Do the Rules Say?

The Swedish regulations are based on EU Directive 2018/844 (EPBD) and Boverket’s provisions (BFS 2021:6).
In short, they mean:

New Buildings

• All new residential buildings with more than 10 parking spaces must be pre-wired for charging.
  
• Cables or conduits must be installed so that chargers can be added easily later.
  

Existing Buildings

• Existing residential or commercial buildings with more than 20 parking spaces must include at least one charging point per 10 spaces when undergoing major renovation.
  

Commercial Properties

• Offices, shopping centres, and workplaces follow the same rule: 1 charging point per 10 spaces.
  
• An additional 10% of spaces must be prepared for future installations.
  

When Do the Rules Apply?

The Swedish implementation began gradually in 2021,
but becomes fully binding for all relevant properties by 2025.

Some municipalities may apply the rules earlier when granting building permits or approving renovation projects.

In other words — 2025 is when “planning for the future” becomes “following the law.”

Who Is Affected?

The rules apply to:

• Property owners and housing associations (BRFs) with parking areas
  
• Companies with staff parking
  
• Municipalities and regions managing public parking
  

Exemptions exist only for:

• Buildings scheduled for demolition within two years
  
• Properties where installation is technically impossible (for example, due to very low electrical capacity)
  

For most Swedish buildings, these regulations already apply —
the only question is whether you’ve started preparing.

How to Prepare Your Property

1. Assess electrical capacity.
   Check how much power can realistically be allocated for charging.
   
2. Lay conduits and cabling to all parking spaces.
   Even if chargers aren’t installed immediately, this future-proofs your system and saves costs later.
   
3. Implement load balancing.
   Smart energy management ensures multiple cars can charge simultaneously without overloading fuses.
   
4. Plan for digital administration.
   Integrate digital parking permits, user management, and real-time data to track usage and costs.
   
5. Apply for grants.
   The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency’s Klimatklivet program covers up to 50% of the infrastructure cost.
   

What Counts as “Prepared for Charging”?

Boverket defines preparation for charging as:

“Conduits or cable ducts for electrical cables from the main switchboard to each parking space.”

In other words — it’s not enough that the garage has power;
there must be physical wiring in place to allow easy installation of chargers later, without new construction work.

Why It Pays to Act Early

Installing charging infrastructure before it becomes mandatory means:

• Lower installation costs through shared planning
  
• Eligibility for grants before the funding pool runs out
  
• Higher property value and attractiveness
  
• A stronger environmental profile for residents and buyers
  

Getting ready before 2025 isn’t just compliance — it’s smart business.

Parkit Explains – and Digitizes

At Parkit, we work daily with property owners and associations preparing for this shift.
We help clients understand the regulations — and digitalize their parking management in the process.

By connecting charging, digital permits, and real-time data, you gain:

• Full control over who charges, where, and when
  
• Automated cost allocation
  
• A complete solution that meets both legal and operational needs
  

For us, it’s not just about following the rules — it’s about creating systems that work for people.

Parkit’s Perspective

We see these requirements as a positive step forward.
They accelerate what was already necessary — sustainable buildings, cleaner air, and a more responsible everyday life.

The technology already exists.
What’s needed now is understanding and planning.

Parking and charging are no longer two separate worlds —
they’re the same infrastructure, just with different cables.