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DRAFT EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION

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on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2014/32/EU as regards electric vehicle supply equipment, compressed gas dispensers, and electricity, gas and thermal energy meters

(COM(2024)0561 – C100205/2024 – 2024/0311(COD))

(Ordinary legislative procedure: first reading)

The European Parliament,

– having regard to the Commission proposal to Parliament and the Council (COM(2024)0561),

– having regard to Article 294(2) and Article 114 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, pursuant to which the Commission submitted the proposal to Parliament (C100205/2024),

– having regard to Article 294(3) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

– having regard to the reasoned opinions submitted, within the framework of Protocol No 2 on the application of the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality, by the Austrian National Council and the Spanish Parliament, asserting that the draft legislative act does not comply with the principle of subsidiarity,

– having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee of 22 January 2025,

– having regard to Rule 60 of its Rules of Procedure,

Changed:– having regard to the report of the Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (A100000/2025),(A10-0173/2025),

1. Adopts its position at first reading hereinafter set out;

2. Calls on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal;

3. Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the national parliaments.

Change 1

Added: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…

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.

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Change 2

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.

Added: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

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Change 3

Changed:Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 3, Annex I – point 10.6 – subparagraph 5:3: The presented metrologically controlled dataresults, mayas referred to in point b, shall be madetraceable available,to inthe addition,measuring byinstrument. meansSecurity ofmeasures remoteshall channel.provide evidence of tampering.

Change 4

Removed:Clarifies that metrological control applies to the data itself, not the communication channel through which it is transmitted. This ensures that metrologically controlled data may be made available via remote channels without requiring those channels to be subject to metrological supervision.

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Change 5

Changed:Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 3, Annex I – point 10.7: 10.7.10.6 By– waysubparagraph of4: derogationThe frommeasurement pointresult 10.4.,presented forby measuringthe systemsrespective fortechnical EVSEsolution usedshall foronly directbe salesused andas measuringthe systemsbasis for compressed gas dispensers,calculating the measurement data shall be fully established in a device or a system, including cloud-based systems, so that itprice canto be presented timely topaid, thewhen consumer.applicable.

Change 6

Removed:The amendment limits the scope of the requirement to measuring systems used for direct sales, ensuring that consumer protection measures apply where the measurement result forms the basis of a commercial transaction. It also clarifies that the measurement data may be fully established in a device or system, including cloud-based systems, thereby supporting technological neutrality and allowing for secure and timely presentation of data through modern digital infrastructures.

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Change 7

Changed: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 used10.6 for– directsubparagraph sales5: shallThe presentmetrologically thecontrolled measurementdata resultmay tobe allmade partiesavailable, in theaddition, transactionby whenmeans installedof asa intended..remote channel.

Change 8

Removed:Obligation to present the measurement result to all parties applies only to measuring systems for EVSE used for direct sales. This ensures that metrological requirements are proportionate and targeted, applying specifically where the measurement result forms the basis of a commercial transaction. It avoids imposing unnecessary obligations on systems used in non-commercial contexts, such as residential charging, where such requirements would create cost and technical burdens without providing additional consumer benefit.

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Change 9

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

Added: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:A gas meter does not measure energy.

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Change 10

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

Added: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:The revised definition with “consumed and delivered in an electrical circuit” ensures clarity and alignment with the actual function of active electrical energy meters. The new wording describes the measurement of energy entering and leaving an electrical circuit, avoiding ambiguity and ensuring consistent interpretation across Member States.

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Change 11

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

Added: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

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Change 12

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, except if specified otherwise.

Added: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:Ensures legal clarity and flexibility by allowing specific exceptions or derogations defined elsewhere in the directive. It acknowledges that tailored requirements may apply to certain use cases, and reflects stakeholder input on the need for a proportionate, context-sensitive approach.

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Change 13

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 meeting or exceeding the accuracy and reliability requirements of the measuring system.

Added: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

Removed:Measuring systems for EVSE may use separately type-approved meters to obtain metrology data, provided that these meters comply with applicable metering standards and meet or exceed the accuracy and reliability requirements of the measuring system. This ensures consistent metrological performance and supports modular system design, while maintaining compliance with the directive’s core requirements.

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Change 14

Removed:Annex IV, ANNEX Va – point 1 – sparagraph 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.

Added: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:The amendment replaces the class indices A, B, and C with X, Y, and Z to avoid confusion with existing accuracy classes used for other types of measuring instruments under the directive. This change ensures clear differentiation between the classification system for EVSE measuring systems and that of conventional utility meters, which use the same letter designations.

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Change 15

Added: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.

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

Change 16

Removed:Current MMQ thresholds do not reflect the technical reality of modern EV charging. For high-power DC chargers, very low MMQ values are not technically feasible and may lead to inaccurate measurements during the ramp-up phase. Adjusting the MMQ ensures reliable and realistic energy measurement, while still protecting consumers. For AC chargers, lower MMQ remains appropriate due to lower power levels and longer charging times.

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