Legislation Details
- Full Title: Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Technical Regulation for Requirements of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE)
- Law Type: Cabinet Resolution
- Law Number: [no number provided]
- Issued Date: 18 Nov 2025
- Effective Date: 27 May 2026
- Official Gazette: No. 812
- Sector: Industry and Technical Standardisation
- Status: Active
- Number of Articles: 21
- Chapters/Parts: 0
- Amendments: 0
Summary
This Cabinet Resolution regulates the technical requirements for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) used to charge electric vehicles in the UAE. The law aims to ensure the safety, accuracy, and interoperability of EVSE equipment, particularly for public and commercial charging stations. It establishes metrological and technical standards, registration and conformity assessment requirements, as well as responsibilities for EVSE owners and suppliers. This legislation is important for businesses providing electric vehicle charging services, as well as consumers using public charging infrastructure in the UAE. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Technical Regulation for Requirements of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE), 2025, Art. 1-2)
What is the scope and purpose of this law?
The provisions of this Resolution apply to EVSE operating on alternating current (AC) or direct current (DC) and used in public places or commercial locations to provide paid charging services, whether operated by governmental entities, the private sector, or licensed operators. EVSE intended for domestic or private use installed and operated by individuals in their private residences are excluded, unless such equipment is used to provide paid charging services to third parties. The purpose is to regulate the technical requirements for EVSE to ensure safety, accuracy, and interoperability of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the UAE. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Technical Regulation for Requirements of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE), 2025, Art. 2)
What are the key definitions under this law?
The Resolution provides the following key definitions:
- Ministry: The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology.
- Minister: The Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology.
- Authorized Entity: Any governmental entity, whether federal or local, or any private entity formally authorized by the Ministry to carry out any of the tasks and powers stipulated under the provisions of this Resolution.
- Owning Entity: The entity owning Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment during the period of its use and placement in service, including governmental or private entities responsible for the use of any such equipment subject to the provisions of this Resolution.
- Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE): Equipment designated to charge or receive electrical energy to and from electric vehicles, measure the amount of such energy, store and display measurement results to the user, and transmit data to the billing system where applicable.
- Metrological Verification: A conformity assessment procedure that results in the affixing of a verification mark and/or the issuance of a verification certificate.
- Type Approval: A certificate issued by the Ministry based on a type evaluation report, certifying that this type of measuring instrument complies with its applicable legal requirements.
- Supplier: The manufacturer, transporter, packer, assembler, processor, agent, or storage entity of EVSE, or any main or sub-distributor whose activity affects the characteristics of EVSE, or any commercial or legal representative responsible for importing EVSE subject to the provisions of this Resolution.
(Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Technical Regulation for Requirements of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE), 2025, Art. 1)
What are the main obligations and requirements?
The key obligations and requirements under this Resolution include: 1. The Authorized Entity is responsible for coordinating with Owning Entities to prepare and implement verification and control plans for EVSE, and to ensure such equipment obtains conformity certificates issued by the Ministry. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Technical Regulation for Requirements of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE), 2025, Art. 3) 2. The Owning Entity must use EVSE that complies with the requirements set out in this Resolution and cooperate with the Ministry and Authorized Entities to implement its provisions. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Technical Regulation for Requirements of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE), 2025, Art. 3) 3. The Supplier must obtain electrical safety and metrological conformity certificates from the Ministry before placing EVSE into public use, in accordance with the UAE Conformity Assessment System (ECAS) procedures. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Technical Regulation for Requirements of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE), 2025, Art. 4)
What licensing, registration, or approval requirements exist?
The key licensing and registration requirements under this Resolution are: 1. The Supplier must obtain an electrical safety conformity certificate for EVSE issued by the Ministry in accordance with approved standards prior to placing them into public use, and pursuant to the procedures of the UAE Conformity Assessment System (ECAS). (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Technical Regulation for Requirements of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE), 2025, Art. 4) 2. The Owning Entity and the Supplier must obtain a conformity certificate for the metrological requirements issued by the Ministry for EVSE prior to placing them into public use, in accordance with ECAS procedures. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Technical Regulation for Requirements of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE), 2025, Art. 4)
What rights and protections does this law provide?
The legislation does not specify any explicit rights or protections provided under this Resolution. The focus is on establishing technical requirements and conformity assessment procedures for EVSE equipment.
Which authorities or bodies are responsible for enforcement?
The key authorities and bodies responsible for enforcement under this Resolution are: 1. The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology is responsible for issuing conformity certificates, type approvals, and overseeing the implementation of the law's provisions. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Technical Regulation for Requirements of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE), 2025, Art. 1, 4) 2. Authorized Entities, which can be governmental or private entities formally authorized by the Ministry, are responsible for coordinating with Owning Entities to prepare and implement verification and control plans for EVSE. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Technical Regulation for Requirements of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE), 2025, Art. 3)
What are the penalties for non-compliance?
The legislation does not specify any penalties for non-compliance with the provisions of this Resolution.
What fees, charges, or financial provisions are specified?
The legislation does not specify any fees, charges, or other financial provisions related to this Resolution.
What exemptions or exceptions apply?
The Resolution exempts EVSE intended for domestic or private use that is installed and operated by individuals in their private residences, even if electricity consumption is billed by the main service provider, unless such equipment is used to provide paid charging services to third parties. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Technical Regulation for Requirements of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE), 2025, Art. 2)
How are disputes resolved under this law?
The legislation does not specify any dispute resolution mechanisms under this Resolution.
What are the key deadlines and time limits?
The legislation does not specify any deadlines or time limits under this Resolution.
How does this law interact with other UAE legislation?
This Resolution is related to the following UAE legislation: - Federal Decree by Law No. (20) of 2020 Regarding Standardization and Metrology - Cabinet Resolution No. (35) of 2015 Regarding the UAE Regulation for the Control of Conformity Assessment Bodies - Cabinet Resolution No. (64) of 2022 regarding the National Metrology System - Cabinet Resolution No. (50) of 2024 regarding the Technical Requirements for Electric Cars in the United Arab Emirates (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Technical Regulation for Requirements of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE), 2025, Preamble)
When did this law come into effect?
This Cabinet Resolution regarding the Technical Regulation for Requirements of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) was issued on 18 November 2025 and will come into effect on 27 May 2026. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Technical Regulation for Requirements of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE), 2025, Issued Date, Effective Date)
Source Documents
This article analyses Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Technical Regulation for Requirements of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) for legal research and educational purposes. For the purpose of interpretation and application, reference must be made to the original Arabic text. In case of conflict, the Arabic text prevails. This does not constitute legal advice.