What changed between the plenary report and the adopted text

Removed:Recital 2: (2) The scope and the associated essential requirements covered by Directive 2014/32/EU were already established by Directive 2004/22/EC3 , of which Directive 2014/32/EU is a recast. Thus, they have remained unchanged for more than 20 years. In the meantime, new measuring instruments have appeared on the market that are not covered by Directive 2014/32/EU. That is notably the case for electric vehicle supply equipment and compressed gas dispensers, which are important for the successful rollout of clean mobility. Moreover, Directive 2014/32/EU does not cover thermal energy meters for cooling applications. In addition, as far as electricity and gas meters are concerned, Directive 2014/32/EU neither covers the use of hydrogen and other gases that can be used as alternatives to more traditional gases, nor enables to take full advantage of smart metering which plays an important role in achieving the Union climate objectives. Therefore, it is appropriate to amend the scope of Directive 2014/32/EU and the essential requirements set out in the Annexes to that Directive in order to take into account technological progress. It is important that further amendments, particularly in response to technological developments such as those affecting water meters, are considered in a future revision of Directive 2014/32/EU. It is important that such a revision aims to assess whether the essential requirements for these measuring instruments remain appropriate to ensure high metrological perfo…

Added:P10_TC1-COD(2024)0311

Removed:Recital 7 a (new): (7a) The improvement of electric vehicle charging infrastructure is in the common interest of all stakeholders. This Directive does not aim to impose retrofitting obligations on existing charging stations, but to establish a harmonised framework for newly installed electric vehicle supply equipment.

Added:Position of the European Parliament adopted at first reading on 10 February 2026 with a view to the adoption of Directive (EU) 2026/… of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2014/32/EU as regards measuring systems for electric vehicle supply equipment and compressed gas dispensers, and electricity, gas and thermal energy meters

Removed:Directive 2014/32/EU

Added:(As an agreement was reached between Parliament and Council, Parliament's position corresponds to the final legislative act, Directive (EU) 2026/706.)

Removed:Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 2, Annex I – point 10.2: ʻ10.2. The indication of any result shall be unequivocally clear and unambiguous, protected against accidental deletion or modification, and accompanied by all marks and inscriptions necessary to inform the user of the significance of the result. Effortless reading of the presented result shall be permitted under normal conditions of use. Additional indications may be shown provided they cannot be confused, under any circumstances, with the metrologically controlled indications.ʼ

Removed:Directive 2014/32/EU

Removed:Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 3, Annex I – point 10.6 – subparagraph 3: The presented metrologically controlled results, as referred to in point b, shall be traceable to the measuring instrument. Security measures shall provide evidence of tampering.

Removed:Directive 2014/32/EU

Removed:Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 3, Annex I – point 10.6 – subparagraph 4: The measurement result presented by the respective technical solution shall only be used as the basis for calculating the price to be paid, when applicable.

Removed:Directive 2014/32/EU

Removed:Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 3, Annex I – point 10.6 – subparagraph 5: The metrologically controlled data may be made available, in addition, by means of a remote channel.

Removed:Directive 2014/32/EU

Removed:Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 3, Annex I – point 10.7: 10.7. By way of derogation from point 10.4., for measuring systems for EVSE used for direct sales and measuring systems for compressed gas dispensers, the measurement data shall be fully established in a device or a system, including cloud-based systems, so that it can be immediately presented to the consumer.

Removed:Directive 2014/32/EU

Removed:Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 3, Annex I – point 10.8: 10.8. By way of derogation from point 10.4., measuring systems for EVSE used for direct sales shall present the measurement result to all parties in the transaction when installed as intended.

Removed:Directive 2014/32/EU

Removed:Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a, Annex IV – table – row 1: ʻAn instrument designed to measure, memorise and display the quantity of fuel gas (volume or mass).ʼ

Removed:Directive 2014/32/EU

Removed:Annex III – paragraph 1 – point 1, Annex V: ʻAn active electrical energy meter is an instrument measuring the active electrical energy consumed and delivered in an electrical circuit.ʼ

Removed:Directive 2014/32/EU

Removed:Annex III – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new), ANNEX V: (2a) in part ‘DEFINITIONS’, at the end of the table, the following row is added: / top

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Removed:Annex IV, ANNEX Va – introductory part: The relevant requirements of Annex I, the specific requirements of this Annex and the conformity assessment procedures listed in this Annex apply to measuring systems for EVSE intended for residential, commercial and light industrial use, unless specified otherwise.

Removed:Directive 2014/32/EU

Removed:Annex IV, ANNEX Va – paragraph 3: Measuring systems for EVSE may use separately type approved meters to obtain metrology data, provided that the meters comply with the applicable metering standards under this Directive, meeting or exceeding the accuracy and reliability requirements of the measuring system.

Removed:Directive 2014/32/EU

Removed:Annex IV, ANNEX Va – point 1 – paragraph 1: The manufacturer shall specify the class index of the measuring system for EVSE. The class indices are defined as: Class X, Y and Z.

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Removed:Annex IV, Annex Va – point 2 – paragraph 4 – indent 5: – the MMQ range shall be: MMQ ≤ 2 kWh.

Removed:Directive 2014/32/EU

Removed:Annex IV, Annex Va – point 2 – paragraph 5 – indent 3: – the MMQ range shall be: MMQ ≤ 5 kWh.

Removed:Directive 2014/32/EU

Removed:Directive 2014/32/EU

Removed:Annex IV, Annex Va – point 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part: A measuring system for EVSE that applies corrections to compensate for energy loss introduced by parts of the EVSE shall do either of the following:

Removed:Directive 2014/32/EU

Removed:Annex IV, Annex Va – point 4 – paragraph 1 a (new): Calibration compensation requirements shall apply exclusively to public EVCS installations where billing is based on the energy delivered to the vehicle’s battery.

Removed:Directive 2014/32/EU

Removed:Annex IV, Annex Va – point 4 – paragraph 1 b (new): Protection requirements shall apply to any component that may influence calibration and is subject to field replacement.

Removed:Directive 2014/32/EU

Removed:Annex IV, Annex Va – point 5.3 – paragraph 2a (new): When ancillary devices that are a part of EVSE are used during a charging session, they shall comply with the requirements set out in Table 4 of this point.

Removed:Directive 2014/32/EU

Removed:Annex IV, Annex Va – point 6 – paragraph 1: The electrical energy measured shall be displayed at least in kilowatt-hours or in megawatt-hours.

Removed:Directive 2014/32/EU

Removed:Annex VI, ANNEX VIIa – paragraph 1 – point b: (b) for CG dispensers, the ratio between the maximum and minimum flow rate shall be no less than 10.

Removed:After more than two decades without substantial updates, this proposal marks a timely and necessary step toward improving the functioning of the internal market. We particularly welcome the fact that the amended Directive will establish harmonised definitions and standards across the Union for the new technologies. This will lead to an up to date common understanding of key metrological concepts, greater regulatory efficiency, and improved mutual recognition of instruments and systems across Member States.

Removed:The transition to a sustainable economy is accelerating across the European Union. In this context, metrology—the science of measurement—plays a critical enabling role. However, the Measuring Instruments Directive (MID) 2014/32/EU, a cornerstone of the EU’s internal market legislation, no longer reflects the pace of technological progress or emerging use cases. In particular, it does not sufficiently address the needs of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), compressed gas dispensers (e.g. for hydrogen), thermal energy meters for cooling applications, or the rise of smart metering technologies in electricity and gas sectors.

Removed:The proposal does not seek to alter the structure or foundational principles of the Directive, but rather to ensure its continued relevance in light of evolving technologies and market demands. The amendments are consistent with the principle of technological neutrality and are designed to reduce regulatory fragmentation across Member States.

Removed:The Rapporteur supports the inclusion of harmonised requirements for EVSE and gas dispensers. Without common rules, 27 different national regulatory approaches could emerge, increasing costs and uncertainty for manufacturers and users.

Removed:The amendments primarily aim to modernize and clarify the scope and functionality of legal metrology devices, particularly focusing on digital environments and new technological capabilities. They improve the clarity of the wording regarding metrological control of data and ensure technological neutrality. This shift supports the transition toward digital infrastructure while maintaining legal and technical integrity.

Removed:The amendments acknowledge the need for flexibility based on context. They permit tailored requirements for specific use cases, responding to stakeholder input about maintaining proportionality in regulation. These changes aim to create a future-proof framework that balances innovation, regulatory robustness, and user-friendliness in the application of metrology laws.

Removed:By modernising the Directive in a focused and pragmatic way, it ensures that the Directive remains a reliable and forward-looking legal framework, strengthening trust in measurement systems, supporting industrial innovation, and delivering a level playing field across the European Union.