Electric charging with extended private connection

From January 1, 2026, it will be permitted to charge an electric car in a public parking space using a charging cable from your own home. This will make charging electric cars easier and cheaper for many residents who have solar panels or a low electricity tariff. No permit is required for this type of charging. To keep sidewalks safe, the board of mayor and aldermen established a number of rules for charging electric cars with an extended private connection. 

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The municipality wants to prevent nuisance or danger to pedestrians, cyclists, and people with disabilities. It is therefore important that residents who charge their cars at home adhere to the following agreements and comply with them.

  • The owner of the connection does not have a parking space on their own property.
  • The charging point is located on the resident's own property or at their home.
  • The cable must be covered with a cable mat along its entire length on the sidewalk.
  • The cable and cable mat must not cause any nuisance or danger.
  • The cable and cable mat must not run across roadways, bike paths, or public green spaces.
  • The cable should be laid as close as possible from the charging point to the vehicle.
  • Extra cable length must be stored on your own property.
  • Between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., the cable and cable mat must be removed as soon as possible after charging.
  • Cables must not cross over each other, even with cable mats.
  • Parking regulations must be observed.
  • The cable must have a CE marking, be in good condition, and be no longer than 10 meters.
  • The part of the cable in the public space is one continuous piece.
  • The cable mat has an anti-slip profile.
  • The cable mat has a maximum thickness of 5 millimeters.
  • The cable mat has yellow and black stripes along the longest sides.

Other methods of charging with your own power in public spaces, such as via a cable duct or overhead charging arm, are not permitted without a permit. For more information, visit our website under Electric transport.