Although the publication of the revised European Network Codes (ENC) Requirements for Generators (RfG) and Demand Connection Code (DCC) has been delayed once again to 2026, the technical and regulatory requirements for electromobility have continued to mature within European expert working groups. In particular, further specification work has focused on electric vehicles (EV) and electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), reflecting their growing relevance for the overall system stability as active grid-connected resources rather than purely passive loads.

A key outcome of this work is a dedicated Technical Annex that outlines test instructions for the conformity assessment of EV and EVSE. This Annex is intended to operationalize the ENC requirements by translating high-level grid connection provisions into verifiable testing procedures. It will therefore constitute an important bridge between regulatory text, product development, certification processes, and practical grid integration. The Annex is planned to be published as an legal binding annex to the ENC. For manufacturers, certification bodies, grid operators, and planners, the Annex is, hence, expected to provide a harmonized and transparent basis for demonstrating compliance.

The paper assumes that the European Commission will launch a formal consultation process during the summer of 2026 on the ENC RfG and that possible amendments to the 2023 draft versions of the Network Code will become publicly visible by late summer. Against this background, the contribution analyzes the expected regulatory trajectory and discusses the implications of potential changes for EV and EVSE requirements. Special attention is given to the interaction between evolving grid code obligations and the practical implementation of conformity assessment

In addition, the paper presents the structure and content of the Technical Annex, with a focus on its application-oriented relevance. It highlights which electrical and functional characteristics are expected to be tested, how conformity assessment procedures may be organized, and where open issues remain from the perspective of implementation. By doing so, the contribution provides an up-to-date overview of the emerging European framework and supports stakeholders in preparing for forthcoming compliance obligations.

The paper is aimed at an application-oriented audience from industry, system operation, testing, certification, and regulation. Its objective is to enable an early understanding of the likely future requirements for EV and EVSE and to support robust, interoperable, and grid-supportive integration of electromobility into the European power system. The paper is supported by the respective expert group on Certification of Electric Vehicles and Heat Pumps, workstream EV/EVSE.