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Definition
The Electric Vehicles (Smart Charge Points) Regulations 2021 set Great Britain requirements for private smart charge points, including smart functionality, security, default charging behaviour and randomised delay. They apply to relevant charge points sold for domestic and certain private use cases.
Why it matters
They matter because they shape how smart charging, scheduling, user override, security and grid-friendly behaviour are implemented in GB private charging products.
References
Standards and regulations
Electric Vehicles (Smart Charge Points) Regulations 2021
The Electric Vehicles (Smart Charge Points) Regulations 2021 set Great Britain requirements for private smart charge points, including smart functionality, security, default charging behaviour and randomised delay. They apply to relevant charge points sold for domestic and certain private use cases.