EPDK Regulation on Electric Vehicle Charging: 60% Savings Opportunity for Night Charging

Flexible Pricing Era in Charging Services The Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EPDK) has introduced a more flexible pricing system in the electric vehicle charging market through amendments to the Charging Service Regulation.
This regulation aims to increase competition and ensure the efficient use of existing infrastructure while improving market operations.
Single Price Application for AC and DC Units Under the new regulation, operators will apply a single price for each unit type at AC (slow charging) and DC (fast charging) stations.
This step aims to replace complex tariffs with a more transparent and predictable pricing model.
Additionally, starting July 1, 2026, credit card payment infrastructure will be mandatory at all DC stations on highways and state roads.
60% Savings Opportunity with Night Charging The regulations anticipate that directing users toward night tariffs could lead to a reduction of up to 60% in monthly charging costs.
This incentive model is expected to balance the load on the grid while providing significant contributions to user budgets.
Market Balance and Price Ceiling Option While a price ceiling is not currently planned, prices will primarily be determined by free market conditions.
However, it has been stated that EPDK may consider a price ceiling option if market balance is disrupted or service continuity is put at risk.