Charging stations - registration or approval? - Guide.

Registering and approving a private electric car wallbox can mean different things depending on the specific rules and regulations in your area. In general, registering a wallbox refers to reporting or registering your charging station with a local government authority or energy company.

Registration can be used to ensure that your charging station is properly integrated into the electricity grid and that the power supply is sufficient for your charging station and your electric vehicle. Registration can also be used to ensure that your charging station is registered so that your energy supplier can calculate and bill the electricity costs for your charging station.

Wallbox approval, on the other hand, usually refers to obtaining official approval or permission from a local government authority or your landlord before you can install your charging station. The approval may specify certain requirements regarding the installation and wiring of your charging station, as well as the safety standards that must be met.

In some cases, wallbox registration and approval may be linked, and you will need to obtain both registration and approval before you can install your charging station. It is important to find out in advance about the specific wallbox registration and approval requirements in your area to ensure you take all the necessary steps before installing your charging station.

In general:

• For charging stations with an output power of up to 11kW, registration with the network operator / energy supplier is sufficient.

• For charging stations with an output power of more than 11kW, a permit is required!