Key news points: As of January 8, 2026, the EU's "Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation" (AFIR) officially came into effect, setting binding unified technical standards for public charging points. The new regulations require charging stations to support the "Plug & Charge" communication standard and provide data in a specific format. This marks a new stage in the European market, shifting from "quantity expansion" to "quality and standardization" driven by new policies, presenting clear business opportunities for compliant and reliable equipment suppliers. 

In-depth Analysis: For operators, AFIR brings about a double challenge of compliance pressure and market opportunities. On one hand, existing or low-standard equipment is facing the pressure to be upgraded or phased out; on the other hand, high reliability and a 97%+ uptime rate are becoming the key thresholds for obtaining public funding support. This means that choosing a charging and energy storage solution that simultaneously meets the AFIR technical standards and can ensure high reliability through intelligent remote operation will be the primary strategy for operators to win the European market in 2026. 

Contact Us: We offer a full range of charging and energy storage products that comply with the EU AFIR standards and support plug-and-charge (ISO 15118). With our advanced energy management platform, we help you meet high operational requirements, easily adapt to new regulations, and seize market opportunities.