There are three broad types of electric vehicle charging infrastructure:
- Public
- Restricted
- Private
The following definition of public charging infrastructure has been used as the basis for this guidance:
Charging infrastructure which is:
- publicly available
- intended for use by the public and
- intended for charging an electric vehicle.
Public charging infrastructure includes:
- roadside charging stations
- charging stations in public places or commercial facilities open to the public, for example service stations and tourist attractions, and
- charging stations in open car parks, for example commercial buildings or Park & Ride.
Public charging infrastructure excludes:
- charging stations in restricted areas, or where it is clear that the charging facility is not intended for public use
- sockets that are not installed with the intention of being used for electric vehicle charging, for example sockets used to provide power to caravans in camping grounds, and
- charging provided by accommodation facilities, for exclusive use by their guests.
