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Swiss proposal would require basic EV charging infrastructure in requested parking spaces
Switzerland is considering a change to its energy law that would make it easier for tenants and condominium owners to get electric-car charging infrastructure at their parking spaces.
If they request it, property owners would have to provide the basic installation, provided the work is considered reasonable.
Drivers would still pay for the charging station itself.
The proposal followed a motion backed by both chambers of parliament and was sent out for consultation by the government.
The Centre Party, the Swiss People’s Party and the Swiss Homeowners Association oppose the requirement, citing concerns about property rights, costs and housing affordability.
Environmental and transport groups, the Green Party and the Swiss car industry association support the proposal, though several want clearer rules on what counts as reasonable.
The consultation showed that both supporters and opponents want clearer rules, but no next step is specified.
A Swiss proposal would require property owners to provide basic electric-vehicle charging infrastructure in private parking spaces when tenants or condominium owners request it.
The charging station itself would still have to be paid for by the EV driver.
The proposal is part of a planned amendment to the Energy Act and depends on an undefined test of whether installation is reasonable.
Supporters say clearer rules could help expand electric mobility, while opponents warn of state interference and higher housing costs.
The consultation drew support and opposition from parties and industry groups, with both sides calling for clearer rules.
- Who
- Swiss property owners would be required to provide basic charging infrastructure when tenants or condominium owners request it.
- What
- A proposed Energy Act amendment would establish a right to request basic EV charging infrastructure. Drivers would still pay for the charging station.
- When
- The federal government sent the proposal for consultation, which was open until the Monday before the article was published on October 12, 2026.
- Where
- Switzerland.
- Why
- Parliament backed a motion seeking to make it easier for tenants and condominium owners to obtain EV charging infrastructure.
Opponents of the proposal
Supporters of the proposal
Costs and housing
Opponents of the proposal
The Centre Party and SVP say the measure could raise housing costs or make rental housing less attractive.
Supporters of the proposal
Supporters say charging access is an obstacle to electric-vehicle adoption; Casafair also links the measure to the net-zero goal.
Property rights and state intervention
Opponents of the proposal
The SVP and the Swiss Homeowners Association oppose an installation requirement as an unnecessary or disproportionate state intervention.
Supporters of the proposal
Supporters back requiring basic infrastructure when requested, though some seek clearer criteria for when installation is reasonable.
Promoting electric mobility must not come at the expense of an attractive and affordable housing supply.
A state intervention in the guarantee of property is neither necessary nor proportionate.
Both chambers of parliament backed a motion by GLP president and National Councillor Jürg Grossen against the Federal Council's wishes.
The Federal Council sent the proposed Energy Act amendment for consultation.
The consultation period ended.
- Basic infrastructure
- Property owners would provide it when tenants or condominium owners request it.
- Charging station
- The EV driver would continue to pay for the station itself.
- Condition
- Installation would be required only if it is considered reasonable; the proposal does not define the term.
- Legislation
- Proposed amendment to the Energy Act.
- Motion sponsor
- Jürg Grossen, GLP president and National Councillor.
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