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DRAFT EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION

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

– 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;

Proposal for a directive

Recital 2

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(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.

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3 Directive 2004/22/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 on measuring instruments (OJ L 135, 30.4.2004, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2004/22/oj).

Amendment 2

Proposal for a directive

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.

~~Or. en~~

Amendment 3

~~Amendment 2~~

Proposal for a directive

Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 2

Directive 2014/32/EU

Annex I – point 10.2

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

ʻ10.2. The indication of any result shall be clear and unambiguous, protected against accidental deletion, and accompanied by such marks and inscriptions necessary to inform the user of the significance of the result. Easy reading of the presented result shall be permitted under normal conditions of use. Additional indications may be shown provided they cannot be confused with the metrologically controlled indications.ʼ

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

Amendment 4

Proposal for a directive

Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 3

The presented results shall be traceable to the measuring instrument under metrological control. Security measures shall provide evidence of tampering.

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.

~~Or. en~~

Amendment 5

~~Amendment 3~~

Proposal for a directive

Directive 2014/32/EU

Annex I – point 10.6 – subparagraph 4

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

The measurement result presented by the respective technical solution shall serve as the basis for the price to pay, when applicable.

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.

Amendment 6

Proposal for a directive

Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 3

Directive 2014/32/EU

Annex I – point 10.6 – subparagraph 5

The data may be made available, in addition, by means of metrologically controlled remote channel.

The metrologically controlled data may be made available, in addition, by means of a remote channel.

~~Or. en~~

Amendment 7

~~Justification~~

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.

~~Amendment 4~~

Proposal for a directive

10.7. By way of derogation from point 10.4., for measuring systems for EVSE and measuring systems for compressed gas dispensers, the measurement data shall be fully established in a device or a system so that it can be immediately presented to the consumer.

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 ~~presented~~immediately ~~timely~~presented to the consumer.

~~Or. en~~

Amendment 8

~~Justification~~

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.

~~Amendment 5~~

Proposal for a directive

Amendment

10.8. By way of derogation from point 10.4., measuring systems for EVSE shall be designed to present the measurement result to all parties in the transaction when installed as ~~intended..~~intended.

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..~~intended.

~~Or. en~~

Amendment 9

~~Justification~~

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.

~~Amendment 6~~

Proposal for a directive

Amendment

AnʻAn instrument designed to measure, memorise and display the quantity of fuel gas (volume or mass) and/or energy of that gas that has passed ~~it.;~~it.ʼ

AnʻAn instrument designed to measure, memorise and display the quantity of fuel gas (volume or ~~mass).;~~mass).ʼ

~~Or. en~~

Amendment 10

~~Justification~~

~~A gas meter does not measure energy.~~

~~Amendment 7~~

Proposal for a directive

Amendment

AnʻAn active electrical energy meter is an instrument which measures the active electrical energy consumed in a circuit or transferred between ~~circuits.;~~circuits.ʼ

AnʻAn active electrical energy meter is an instrument measuring the active electrical energy consumed and delivered in an electrical ~~circuit.;~~circuit.ʼ

~~Or. en~~

Amendment 11

~~Justification~~

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.

~~Amendment 8~~

Proposal for a directive

Amendment

(2a) in part ‘DEFINITIONS’, at the end of the table, the following row is added:

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~~The~~the operating temperature is a specified operating temperature range, within which the variations of operating percentage errors of a meter are specified and determined.

~~Or. en~~

Amendment 12

~~Amendment 9~~

Proposal for a directive

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.

~~Or. en~~

Amendment 13

~~Justification~~

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.

~~Amendment 10~~

Proposal for a directive

Measuring systems for EVSE can also have their basic metrology provided by a separately type approved meter which has been tested for compliance with a recognised metering standard with equal or more stringent requirements.

Measuring systems for EVSE may use separately ~~type-approved~~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.

~~Or. en~~

Amendment 14

~~Justification~~

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.

~~Amendment 11~~

Proposal for a directive

Directive 2014/32/EU

ANNEX Va – point 1 – ~~sparagraph~~paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

The manufacturer shall specify the class index of the measuring system for EVSE. The class indices are defined as: Class X, Y and Z.

~~Or. en~~

Amendment 15

~~Justification~~

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.

~~Amendment 12~~

Proposal for a directive

Annex Va – point 2 – paragraph 4 – indent 5

~~Present Text~~

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

– the MMQ range shall be: MMQ ≤ 2 kWh.

~~Or. en~~

Amendment 16

~~Justification~~

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.

~~Amendment 13~~

Proposal for a directive

Annex Va – point 2 – paragraph 5 – indent 3

~~Present Text~~

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

– the MMQ range shall be: MMQ ≤ 5 kWh.

~~Or. en~~

Amendment 17

~~Justification~~

~~Amendment 14~~

Proposal for a directive

Amendment

For current ripple, the limits shall fulfil the conditions ~~given~~set out in Table 1a1a:

Table 1a

For voltage ripple, the following limits shall apply:

 For a target voltage of the EV ≤ 500 V DC, +5±5 V in normal operation for voltage;

 For a target voltage of the EV > 500 V DC, ~~+1%~~±1% V of the target voltage of the EV.

~~Or. en~~

Amendment 18

~~Justification~~

Values for accuracy as presented in Annex Va table 1 with a dynamic range of only 10 between “minimum current” and “maximum current” are already obsolete today. Most EVSE are meant for a broad range of cars with different battery technologies, battery sizes, states of charge and temperatures.

~~Amendment 15~~

Proposal for a directive

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:

~~Or. en~~

Amendment 19

~~Justification~~

The amendment broadens the reference to “parts of the EVSE” to cover all components as we do not see a reason to only cover cables and connectors. This allows replacements— to be carried out without requiring reapproval by local or national authorities. It avoids unnecessary delays, ensures efficient maintenance, and preserves metrological reliability.

~~Amendment 16~~

Proposal for a directive

Calibration compensation requirements shall apply exclusively to public EVCS installations where billing is based on the energy delivered to the vehicle’s battery.

~~Or. en~~

Amendment 20

~~Justification~~

~~This ensures accurate billing in commercial contexts while avoiding unnecessary obligations for private or non-commercial installations, supporting proportional and targeted regulation.~~

~~Amendment 17~~

Proposal for a directive

Protection requirements shall apply to any component that may influence calibration and is subject to field replacement.

~~Or. en~~

Amendment 21

~~Justification~~

~~It preserves measurement integrity while allowing for practical maintenance and replacement without unnecessary regulatory burden.~~

~~Amendment 18~~

Proposal for a directive

Directive 2014/32/EU

Annex Va – point 5.3 – – paragraph 32a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

When ancillary devices that are a part of EVSE are used during a charging session, they ~~must~~shall comply with the requirements set out in ~~the~~Table ~~table~~4 ~~above.~~of this point.

~~Or. en~~

Amendment 22

~~Justification~~

~~It promotes consistent performance across all components of the EVSE system, aligning with the directive's objectives for reliable and transparent electric vehicle charging infrastructure.~~

~~Amendment 19~~

Proposal for a directive

The electrical energy measured shall be displayed at least in kilowatt-hours or in megawatt-hours.

~~Or. en~~

Amendment 23

Proposal for a directive

Annex VI

Directive 2014/32/EU

ANNEX VIIa – paragraph 1 – point b

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(b) for CG dispensers, the ratio between the minimum and maximum flow rate shall be no less than 10.

(b) for CG dispensers, the ratio between the maximum and minimum flow rate shall be no less than 10.

EXPLANATORY STATEMENT

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.

~~ANNEX: ENTITIES OR PERSONS FROM WHOM THE RAPPORTEUR HAS RECEIVED INPUT~~

ANNEX: DECLARATION OF INPUT

Pursuant to Article 8 of Annex I to the Rules of Procedure, the rapporteur declares that he ~~received~~included in his report input ~~from~~on matters pertaining to the ~~following~~subject ~~entities~~of orthe ~~persons~~file that he received, in the preparation of the ~~draft~~report, ~~report:~~prior to the adoption thereof in committee, from the following interest representatives falling within the scope of the Interinstitutional Agreement on a mandatory transparency register, or from the following representatives of public authorities of third countries, including their diplomatic missions and embassies:

~~Entity and/or person~~

1. Interest representatives falling within the scope of the Interinstitutional Agreement on a mandatory transparency register

ChargeUp Europe

Hager Group

~~EEA-EFTA Secretariat~~

Petrol, slovenska energetska družba d.d., Ljubljana

E-Mobility Europe

Mission of Norway to the EU

2. Representatives of public authorities of third countries, including their diplomatic missions and embassies

EEA-EFTA Secretariat

The list above is drawn up under the exclusive responsibility of the rapporteur.

Where natural persons are identified in the list by their name, by their function or by both, the rapporteur declares that he has submitted to the concerned natural persons the European Parliament's Data Protection Notice No 484 (https://www.europarl.europa.eu/data-protect/index.do), which sets out the conditions applicable to the processing of their personal data and the rights linked to that processing.

PROCEDURE – COMMITTEE RESPONSIBLE

Title

Electric vehicle supply equipment, compressed gas dispensers, and electricity, gas and thermal energy meters

References

COM(2024)0561 – C10-0205/2024 – 2024/0311(COD)

Date submitted to Parliament

29.11.2024

Committee(s) responsible

Date announced in plenary

IMCO

19.12.2024

Committees asked for opinions

Date announced in plenary

ITRE

19.12.2024

Not delivering opinions

Date of decision

ITRE

29.1.2025

Rapporteurs

Date appointed

Zala Tomašič

4.2.2025

Discussed in committee

19.5.2025

15.7.2025

Date adopted

25.9.2025

Result of final vote

–:

Members present for the final vote

Peter Agius, Alex Agius Saliba, Pablo Arias Echeverría, Jeannette Baljeu, Katarina Barley, Biljana Borzan, Petr Bystron, Anna Cavazzini, Stefano Cavedagna, Henrik Dahl, Adnan Dibrani, Elisabeth Dieringer, Regina Doherty, Klara Dostalova, Hanna Gedin, Elisabeth Grossmann, Svenja Hahn, Anna-Maja Henriksson, Virginie Joron, Pierfrancesco Maran, Nikola Minchev, Gheorghe Piperea, Reinis Pozņaks, Christel Schaldemose, Tomislav Sokol, Kim Van Sparrentak, Marion Walsmann

Substitutes present for the final vote

Marc Angel, Saskia Bricmont, Andrzej Buła, José Cepeda, Veronika Cifrová Ostrihoňová, Sophia Kircher, Judita Laššáková, Gaetano Pedulla’, Paulius Saudargas, Sabine Verheyen, Mariateresa Vivaldini

Members under Rule 216(7) present for the final vote

Pär Holmgren, Liudas Mažylis, Sven Simon

Date tabled

30.9.2025

FINAL VOTE BY ROLL CALL BY THE COMMITTEE RESPONSIBLE

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