The Public Charge Point Regulations 2023

Public charge points

This section has no associated Explanatory Memorandum

3.—(1) A public charge point includes a charge point that—

(a)may only be accessed during specific hours; or

(b)is situated in a public car park, whether or not that car park is available only to persons intending to purchase specific goods or services.

(2) A public charge point does not include—

(a)a workplace charge point;

(b)a charge point restricted for the exclusive use by—

(i)a vehicle produced by a specific manufacturer;

(ii)a person engaged in a specific occupation; or

(iii)an occupier of, or visitor to, residential premises.

(3) In this regulation, “workplace charge point” means a charge point which is intended solely for the use of—

(a)employees and contractors at their workplace, or

(b)visitors to that workplace, excluding persons intending to purchase goods or services.