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REPORT (COM(2024)0561 – C100205/2024 – 2024/0311(COD)) 2025-09-30

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

Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection · Rapporteur: Zala Tomašič

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DRAFT EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION

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)

– 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,

– having regard to the report of the Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (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.

Amendment 1

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)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(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.

Amendment 3

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

Directive 2014/32/EU

Annex I – point 10.6 – subparagraph 3

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

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.

Amendment 5

Proposal for a directive

Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 3

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

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

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.

Amendment 7

Proposal for a directive

Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 3

Directive 2014/32/EU

Annex I – point 10.7

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

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 immediately presented to the consumer.

Amendment 8

Proposal for a directive

Annex I – paragraph 1 – point 3

Directive 2014/32/EU

Annex I – point 10.8

Text proposed by the Commission

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.

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.

Amendment 9

Proposal for a directive

Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a

Directive 2014/32/EU

Annex IV – table – row 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

ʻAn 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.ʼ

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

Amendment 10

Proposal for a directive

Annex III – paragraph 1 – point 1

Directive 2014/32/EU

Annex V

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

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

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

Amendment 11

Proposal for a directive

Annex III – paragraph 1 – point 2 a (new)

Directive 2014/32/EU

ANNEX V

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

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

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

Amendment 12

Proposal for a directive

Annex IV

Directive 2014/32/EU

ANNEX Va – introductory part

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

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.

Amendment 13

Proposal for a directive

Annex IV

Directive 2014/32/EU

ANNEX Va – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

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 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.

Amendment 14

Proposal for a directive

Annex IV

Directive 2014/32/EU

ANNEX Va – point 1 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

The manufacturer shall specify the class index of the measuring system for EVSE. The class indices are defined as: Class A, B and C.

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

Amendment 15

Proposal for a directive

Annex IV

Directive 2014/32/EU

Annex Va – point 2 – paragraph 4 – indent 5

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

– the MMQ range shall be: MMQ ≤ 0,1 kWh.

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

Amendment 16

Proposal for a directive

Annex IV

Directive 2014/32/EU

Annex Va – point 2 – paragraph 5 – indent 3

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

– the MMQ range shall be: MMQ ≤ 1 kWh..

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

Amendment 17

Proposal for a directive

Annex IV

Directive 2014/32/EU

Annex Va – point 2 – paragraph 5 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

For current ripple, the limits shall fulfil the conditions set out in Table 1a:

Table 1a

Frequency

Present current at transfer point

I ≤ 200 A DC

200 A DC < I ≤ 400 A DC

I > 400 A DC

10 Hz

1,5

I x 0,75%

5 kHz

6,0

I x 1,5%

150 kHz

9,0

I x 4,5%

For voltage ripple, the following limits shall apply:

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

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

Amendment 18

Proposal for a directive

Annex IV

Directive 2014/32/EU

Annex Va – point 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

A measuring system for EVSE that applies corrections to compensate for energy loss introduced by parts comprising a cable and connector mounted between the position at which the energy is measured and the transfer point shall do either of the following:

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:

Amendment 19

Proposal for a directive

Annex IV

Directive 2014/32/EU

Annex Va – point 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

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

Amendment 20

Proposal for a directive

Annex IV

Directive 2014/32/EU

Annex Va – point 4 – paragraph 1 b (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

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

Amendment 21

Proposal for a directive

Annex IV

Directive 2014/32/EU

Annex Va – point 5.3 – paragraph 2a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

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.

Amendment 22

Proposal for a directive

Annex IV

Directive 2014/32/EU

Annex Va – point 6 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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: DECLARATION OF INPUT

Pursuant to Article 8 of Annex I to the Rules of Procedure, the rapporteur declares that he included in his report input on matters pertaining to the subject of the file that he received, in the preparation of the 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:

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

ChargeUp Europe

Hager Group

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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