Background & Purpose

As more people switch to electric cars, many living in apartments have struggled to find ways to charge their vehicles at home. This change aligns Swedish law with new EU requirements to support the transition to greener transport.

The Decision

The Swedish parliament decided that tenants and condo owners now have the right to install a charging station at their own parking spot, provided they cover the costs themselves.

Does this affect you?

  • Electric vehicle owners in apartments: They gain a legal right to install a charger at their parking spot, making it easier to charge their car overnight.
  • Housing associations and landlords: They must now handle requests from residents who want to install charging equipment at their parking spaces.

In Practice

  • You have the legal right to request the installation of a charging point at your parking space.
  • You must pay for the installation and the equipment yourself.
  • The landlord or housing association must allow the installation under specific conditions.
  • The new rules apply to both rental apartments and tenant-owned condos.