Since March 11, 2021, new rules apply to the installation of charging points in building parking lots. These obligations are in force for new construction projects and major renovations for which an environmental permit is requested from this date.
As of Jan. 1, 2025, these rules will be extended to existing buildings with parking lots. Companies in Flanders with a parking lot of 20 or more spaces will be required to install at least 2 charging points. These measures follow from the European directive for improving the energy performance of buildings and support the transition to emission-free transport.
In Brussels and Wallonia, the legislation is also changing significantly. If you have several parking lots near one building, the regulations apply per parking lot.
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Below is an overview of current and future legislation, including helpful links to the websites of the relevant regions.
Flanders
In Flanders, until now the legislation only applied to parking lots in new construction projects or major renovations. From Jan. 1, 2025, the legislation will also apply to parking lots at existing buildings.
| Building type | New construction and/or Major renovation (environmental permit since March 11, 2021) | Existing buildings (as of 2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Buildings | Parking lot with more than 10 parking spaces: charging infrastructure required for each parking space | Parking lot with more than 10 parking spaces: charging infrastructure required for each parking space |
| Non-residential buildings | Parking lot with more than 10 parking spaces: at least 2 charging points and charging infrastructure for 1 in 4 parking spaces | Parking lot with more than 10 parking spaces: at least 2 charging points and charging infrastructure for 1 in 4 parking spaces |
Source: Public charging points for electric vehicles
Brussels
Do you have an existing parking lot in Brussels with 10 or more spaces? If so, you are covered by the regulations described below. New parking lots must immediately comply with the 2035 guidelines.
| Timeline | Offices | Other parking lots (public or commercial parking lots) | Housing |
|---|---|---|---|
| As of Jan. 1, 2025 | 10% of the number of sites equipped with charging points, with a minimum of 2 charging points | 5% of sites equipped with charging points | Charging point per parking space of residents with an electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid |
| As of Jan. 1, 2030 | 20% of sites equipped with charging stations | 10% of sites equipped with charging points | |
| As of Jan. 1, 2035 | - | - |
Source: Electric charging mandatory for parking lots | Electrify.brussels
Wallonia
In Wallonia, legislation will be extended from 2025 for existing parking lots with more than 20 spaces. There must be at least 1 charging point and the infrastructure for at least 20% of the parking spaces must be prepared.
For new construction or major renovations, the legislation continues to apply since March 2021.
| Timeline | Non-residential parking lots | Residential parking lots | Mix of residential and nonresidential |
|---|---|---|---|
| Since March 11, 2021 | Parking lot with more than 10 spaces: 1 charging point provided and infrastructure prepared for 20% of parking spaces | Preparation of infrastructure for all parking lots | If the residential areas are larger than the non-residential, the residential parking rules apply. If not, the nonresidential rules apply. |
| As of Jan. 1, 2025 | Parking lot with more than 20 spaces: at least 1 charging point required and infrastructure prepared for 20% of parking spaces | - | - |
Source: electromobilité.pdf (Wallonia)
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