The Department for Transport has opened consultation on a cyber security baseline for public electric vehicle chargepoints sold and installed in Great Britain.
Current position
Published on 29th October, the proposals would require compliance with ETSI 303 645, with a possible alternative route through EN 18031. They also address physical tamper protections and meters compliant with the Measuring Instruments Regulations.
The measures remain proposals. The consultation says the intended requirements would apply to chargepoints sold and installed, without requiring existing devices to be retrofitted. Implementation and assurance arrangements remain under development.
For councils and public charging project owners, the consultation creates an opportunity to explain procurement, maintenance and replacement requirements. It does not establish that existing charging contracts must now change.
Why this matters
The full consultation sets a deadline of 11:59pm on 20th December 2026. Project teams should check the current official response arrangements before submitting evidence.
Primary source: Department for Transport, 29th October 2026.