New Regulation for EV Charging Stations from EPDK: Single Price and Credit Card Era

Transparency and Single Price Era in Tariffs The Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EPDK) has published a comprehensive regulatory amendment to make charging services more transparent and accessible for electric vehicle (EV) users.
Under the new regulation, charging network operators will now determine a single unit price separately for AC (slow charging) and DC (fast charging) units.
This step aims to eliminate complex pricing models encountered at different stations and create a more predictable cost structure for users.
Operators will reflect their service fees to consumers based on this standard.
Mandatory Credit Card Payments on Highways A critical provision within the regulation, effective from July 1, 2026, makes it mandatory to offer credit card payment options at all DC charging units located on highways and state roads.
This application will standardize payment processes by facilitating access to charging services without the necessity of mobile applications or special memberships.
Market Supervision and Competitive Conditions While EPDK aims to encourage competition under free market conditions, it paves the way for operators to offer more advantageous prices during low-demand periods.
Although the free market balance is currently fundamental, the authority reserves the right to set a price ceiling in case of market structure disruption or the detection of exorbitant pricing practices.
With these regulations, the charging ecosystem across Turkey is planned to become more user-friendly, supporting the widespread adoption of electric vehicles.