The energy transition and the promotion of electric mobility have led to significant changes in French regulations, notably with the Loi d'Orientation des Mobilités (LOM) and amendments to the Code de la Construction et de l'Habitation (CCH). These texts impose specific obligations on companies, particularly those with parking lots, to install charging stations for electric vehicles. Understanding these obligations is essential to ensure legal compliance and actively participate in the ecological transition.
Obligations for new buildings
Pre-equipping parking lots
Since March 11, 2021, new buildings, whether residential or non-residential, must provide infrastructure suitable for the future installation of charging stations. The Code de la Construction et de l'Habitation stipulates that:
- Parking lots with more than 10 spaces must be pre-equipped for 20% of their spaces.
- 2% of spaces must be accessible to people with reduced mobility (PRM).
📌 Example: A 50-space parking lot must have 10 pre-equipped spaces, including at least one PRM space.
Installation of charging stations
In addition to pre-equipment, regulations require the actual installation of charging stations.
- For parking lots with more than 10 spaces, at least one terminal must be operational.
- For parking lots with more than 200 spaces, two terminals are required, including one accessible to PRMs.
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Obligations for existing buildings
Maturity date January 1ᵉʳ, 2025
The LOM law introduces specific obligations for existing non-residential buildings with parking lots of more than 20 spaces.
📌 F rom 1ᵉʳ January 2025, these parking lots must be equipped with at least one charging station for every 20 spaces, with at least one space accessible to PRMs.
Major renovations
Buildings undergoing significant renovation, the cost of which is equivalent to at least 25% of the building's value, are subject to the same obligations as new-builds in terms of pre-equipment and installation of bollards.
Implications for real estate companies
Anticipating investments
For companies owning parking lots, it's crucial toanticipate the investments needed to comply with the new regulations. This includesassessing the costs associated with :
- Pre-equipment
- When installing terminals
- Bringing existing electrical infrastructures up to standard
Enhancing the value of real estate assets
The installation of charging stations can increase the value value of real estate assets.
📌 Why?
- Tenants and customers are increasingly sensitive to the availability of recharging solutions.
- A terminal-equipped parking lot is a competitive advantage for companies and property owners.
Access to grants and financial aid
Assistance schemes such as the ADVENIR program offer subsidies for the installation of charging stations.
📌 Land companies can benefit from financing to reduce the cost of compliance.
Summary of obligations and regulations relating to charging stations in 2025
Explanation of applicable texts
📖 Code de la Construction et de l'Habitation (CCH): Defines pre-equipment obligations for new and renovated buildings (e.g. installation of conduits and power supply to facilitate future installation of terminals).
⚖️ Loi d'Orientation des Mobilités (LOM ): Imposes obligations for the effective installation of charging stations in existing buildings and major renovations, with the aim of developing electric mobility.
📌 Please note
✔️ Pre-equipment means that squares are equipped to allow future installation of bollards (pipes, wiring, electrical reservations).
✔️ The ADVENIR program can finance part of the installations for companies wishing to anticipate the regulations.
✔️ These rules apply in addition to local regulations, which may impose additional requirements.
Regulatory outlook
As the energy transition is a national priority, it is important to bear in mind that charging infrastructure obligations will be stepped up in the coming years.
📌 Companies must therefore remain vigilant to legislative developments and adapt their strategy accordingly.
The LOM law and amendments to the French Construction Code impose clear obligations on companies to install charging stations for electric vehicles.
📌 It is essential for parking lot managers and real estate companies to comply with these regulations . regulations to ensure their competitiveness and actively contribute to the energy transition. 🚗⚡
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