You use EVSE for trade to determine the amount of active electrical energy supplied to or from an electric vehicle for a transaction.
EVSE has other names, such as electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS). Australia is adopting the term EVSE in line with the International Organization of Legal Metrology’s guide OIML G 22:2022 Electric vehicle supply equipment PDF 863 KB (OIML G 22).
Trade measurement policy
The amount of active electrical energy or the associated price calculations supplied to or from an electric vehicle by an EVSE must not be misrepresented.
From the date of issue of the general certificate of approval, all EVSE used to measure active electrical energy are expected to comply with the specified MPEs.
All EVSE manufactured on or after 1 April 2026 are required to comply with all requirements of the general certificate of approval.
Policy action plan
We consulted on trade measurement policy options for EVCS between 2021 and 2022. Read the consultation and outcome papers on our consultation hub.
We also consulted on the draft general certificate of approval for EVSE in early 2024. Read about the draft general certificate of approval for EVSE and outcomes paper on our consultation hub.
We are now developing a full metrological control framework for EVSE The framework will consider:
- pattern approval requirements
- adoption of an OIML recommendation when published
- verification test procedure
- licensing framework for servicing licensees and verifiers.
All EVSE must comply with all relevant trade measurement laws by 1 April 2036. This includes:
- pattern approval
- verification
- all EVSE made before 1 April 2026.
We will not take compliance or enforcement action on any unapproved or unverified EVSE made before 1 April 2026 until 1 April 2036.