23.03.2026 12:34
With the new regulation published by EPDK, the rules regarding the establishment, operation, and pricing of charging stations have been redefined. The regulation also introduced new provisions for user rights and payment systems. Additional fees such as charging initiation, connection, or service charges have been completely prohibited.
The Regulation Amending the Regulation on Charging Services of EPDK was published in the Official Gazette.
Accordingly, the installation and operation of charging units and stations, mobile charging stations, the establishment of the charging network, and the licensing and operational procedures of operators have been redefined. Additionally, regulations regarding the rights and obligations of users and the establishment and operation of a free access platform have also been included.
JOINT ROAMING AGREEMENTS TO BE NOTIFIED TO EPDK WITHIN 30 DAYS
With the regulation, the authorities and obligations of charging network operators have also been expanded. The authority to provide services by establishing a charging network across the country has been redefined. It has become mandatory for operators to notify the institution within 30 days following the signing of their joint roaming agreements.
GREEN CHARGING STATIONS TO BE PUBLISHED
The regulation also included provisions regarding green charging stations. Accordingly, charging network operators who own green charging stations and have completed the relevant amortization processes, along with the brands belonging to these operators, will be published on the website of Energy Markets Operation Inc. (EPİAŞ) at the end of each month and reported to the institution.
The processes related to the expansion, contraction, and operation of the charging network have also been reorganized. Accordingly, if charging network operators wish to add a new station to the network, they will need to apply to the institution electronically. Applications will be concluded by the institution within 10 business days, and if deemed appropriate, the station will be included in the network and published on the free access platform.
Additionally, the processes regarding the transfer of charging stations between different operators have been clarified, while it has also become mandatory for operators wishing to operate mobile charging stations to notify the institution.
On the other hand, it has been stipulated that the charging service will not be considered within the scope of electricity supply activities, and the measurement of consumption at charging stations will be based on the Electricity Market Measurement Systems Regulation.
CARD AND CONTACTLESS PAYMENT WILL BE MANDATORY AT STATIONS
Furthermore, at the stations located on highways under the responsibility of the General Directorate of Highways, including newly added stations, it will be mandatory to offer card or contactless payment options at least one of the DC (fast) charging units of 50 kilowatts and above. No additional fees can be charged to users for these payment methods.
NO MORE ADDITIONAL FEES WILL BE COLLECTED
The rules regarding the pricing of charging services have also been reorganized. Accordingly, the price of the charging service will continue to be determined freely but will only be applied based on the energy consumed, and no additional fees can be charged for connection, transaction initiation, or equipment usage. Operators will announce prices and any reservation or occupancy fees simultaneously through digital channels and stations.
CHARGING CAN BE TERMINATED BY THE OPERATOR WHEN IT REACHES 85%
With the regulation, it has been stipulated that price differentiation at public stations can only be made between AC, DC, and mobile charging stations, and that the lowest price under the loyalty program cannot exceed 25% above the stated price. Additionally, for vehicles with battery charge levels reaching 85% or higher at DC charging units, the charging process can be terminated with prior notification to the user. Operators may apply location and time-based discounted pricing.