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Can you charge an electric car in Denmark without an app or membership?

Ad hoc charging for visitors.

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Short answer

Yes, you can charge at public chargers in Denmark without an app, a charging card or a contract. The EU regulation on alternative fuels infrastructure, which applies from 13 April 2024, requires operators of publicly accessible chargers to let drivers charge on an ad hoc basis without registering first. Where a charger offers automatic authentication, you always have the right not to use it and to pay ad hoc instead, and the operator must show this choice clearly. The price for ad hoc charging must be reasonable, clear and non-discriminatory.

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Why

  1. Visitors do not need a Danish account or app.
  2. The rule covers all publicly accessible chargers.
  3. You can always choose ad hoc instead of a subscription.

Details

Since 14 October 2024 all publicly accessible chargers must be digitally connected.

Tip

Operators may also offer charging under a contract through an app or card, so compare the terms before a long trip with many stops.

What may differ

Private chargers, for example at a home or a workplace not open to the public, are not covered by the ad hoc rule.

Common misconception

You need a local charging app or card for every operator in Denmark.

What actually happens

Every public charger must let you charge ad hoc without signing up with the operator.

People also ask

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Sources

This answer is for reference only. Traffic rules, fines and fees can change, so check the Danish authorities before you drive.

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