AFIR (Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation)
EU regulation that sets binding targets for the rollout and accessibility of alternative fuels infrastructure, including EV charging.
Technical Details
AFIR drives interoperability requirements such as transparent pricing, ad-hoc payment options, and minimum infrastructure coverage along major corridors.
Fleet Applications
Improves cross-border usability for electric long-haul trucks and reduces risk for fleets relying on public charging availability and standard access.
Related Terms
OCPP (Open Charge Point Protocol)
Global open application standard for communication between EV charging stations and a central management system (CSMS).
CSMS (Charging Station Management System)
Software platform used to monitor, manage, and optimize a network of EV charging stations.
ISO 15118 (Plug & Charge)
Family of standards for high-level communication between an electric vehicle (EV) and a charging station (EVSE), enabling certificate-based "Plug & Charge" and advanced charging control (including bidirectional charging in newer editions).
Depot Charging
Charging infrastructure located at a central facility where fleet vehicles return to park and charge, typically overnight.