GEIG 2027: the charging point rules for company car parks in Germany
From 1 January 2027, Germany's Building Electromobility Infrastructure Act (GEIG) tightens the rules for company car parks. Existing non-residential buildings with more than 20 parking spaces will need one charge point for every tenth space – or cable routing infrastructure on at least 50 percent of spaces. New buildings and major renovations face even higher quotas.
The changes are set out in Article 7 of the act of 23 July 2026, published in the Federal Law Gazette 2026 I No. 226. This article explains the 2027 rules, who has to comply and how to prepare your car park in time.
What changes in the GEIG from 2027?
Until now, section 10 GEIG required just one charge point after 1 January 2025 for existing non-residential buildings with more than 20 spaces. From 2027 this is replaced by a quota. Requirements for new buildings and renovations also increase, and new charge points must support smart charging.
Case | Requirement from 1 Jan 2027 | Section |
|---|---|---|
Existing non-residential building, over 20 spaces | 1 charge point per 10 spaces or cable routing on at least 50% of spaces | s. 10(1)-(2) GEIG new |
New non-residential building, over 5 spaces | at least 50% pre-cabling, rest cable routing, 1 charge point per 5 spaces | s. 7 GEIG new |
New office building, over 5 spaces | as above, but 1 charge point per 2 spaces | s. 7 GEIG new |
Major renovation, over 5 spaces | as new build if car park or electrics are affected | s. 9 GEIG new |
Every new or replaced charge point | must support smart charging | s. 5 GEIG new |
Who has to comply?
The obligations apply to the building owner. Spaces inside the building or adjacent to it for cars and light commercial vehicles are counted. Showrooms, sales areas, workshops and storage areas for vehicles do not count as parking spaces under the new definition.
If you rent your site, the obligation usually lies with the landlord. It is still worth talking early: if you are planning charge points for your own fleet anyway, this can be combined with the owner's GEIG duty. See charging infrastructure at a rented business site.
Does the GEIG apply to SMEs?
Not for their own buildings. Under section 1(2) GEIG, the act does not apply to non-residential buildings owned and mainly used by small and medium-sized enterprises, based on the EU Commission's SME definition. This exemption remains after the amendment. If an SME rents space, it depends on the building owner.
What do cable routing and pre-cabling mean?
Cable routing infrastructure means conduits or cable ducts into which power and data cables can later be pulled. Pre-cabling goes further: under the new definition it only counts once each space has a connectable end point to which a charger can be connected without further basic electrical work. Empty conduits or a central main installation are not enough.
Also new: cable routing and pre-cabling must be sized so that the required number of charge points can be used simultaneously and efficiently. For non-public spaces, a load management system must be considered (section 4 GEIG new).
Which technical requirements apply to new charge points?
Every charge point built or replaced from 1 January 2027 must support smart charging based on non-proprietary, non-discriminatory communication protocols and European standards. The GEIG also refers to the notification duty under section 19 of the Low Voltage Connection Ordinance (NAV): chargers must be reported to the grid operator before commissioning, and if total rated power exceeds 12 kVA per installation, prior approval is required.
Are there exemptions and transition rules?
Cost threshold: if charging and cable infrastructure costs exceed 10 percent of total major renovation costs, the obligations do not apply (previously 7 percent, section 14 GEIG new).
Pending projects: for building applications up to 31 December 2026, sections 6 to 9 apply in their previous version (section 16(1)).
Owners who met the previous one-charge-point duty between 27 May 2022 and 27 May 2024 may, under conditions, be exempt from the new quota until 1 January 2029 (section 16(2)).
Public spaces: the duty can also be met with public charge points totalling at least 1.1 kW per space (section 10(4)).
Check which rule applies to your site with a specialist planner and legal advice. Breaches can be fined up to EUR 10,000 as an administrative offence (section 15 GEIG).
Example: how many charge points do you need?
An existing office building with 60 adjacent spaces will need either six charge points (one per ten spaces) or cable routing on at least 30 spaces from 2027. If your fleet needs to charge on site, the charge point option usually makes more sense because it is usable straight away. See sizing charge points for your business for calculating real demand.
How to prepare your car park
Count spaces inside and adjacent to the building separately, excluding workshop and storage areas
Clarify ownership and SME status
Record existing charge points and cabling
Check grid connection and power reserve
Plan charge points with load management and smart charging
Involve the grid operator early
Agree a 2027 timeline with your installer and, if needed, your landlord
For the power question, read our article on the grid connection for charging infrastructure.
How StromNow helps with GEIG compliance
With StromNow Depot Charging we support you from consulting and choosing AC and DC charge points to installation, operation and load management. That way you do not just meet a quota but build infrastructure that fits your fleet.
Discuss your GEIG plan – book a demo
Sources and further information
As of 20 October 2026. General information, not legal advice. The cover image is an AI-generated illustrative image.
GEIG on gesetze-im-internet.de (German)
Frequently asked questions about GEIG 2027
What does the GEIG require for existing company car parks from 2027?
Non-residential buildings with more than 20 spaces need one charge point per ten spaces or cable routing on at least 50 percent of spaces from 1 January 2027 (section 10 GEIG new).
Does the GEIG apply to SMEs?
Not to non-residential buildings owned and mainly used by an SME itself (section 1(2) GEIG). For rented space, it depends on the building owner.
Who has to install charge points under the GEIG?
The building owner. Tenants with their own charging needs should talk to their landlord early.
What is the penalty for breaching the GEIG?
A breach can be fined up to EUR 10,000 as an administrative offence (section 15 GEIG).
Must new charge points be smart from 2027?
Yes. Charge points built or replaced from 1 January 2027 must support smart charging based on open protocols and European standards (section 5 GEIG new).
How many charge points does a car park with 60 spaces need?
For an existing non-residential building, six charge points – or alternatively cable routing on at least 30 spaces.