DC2023-05-0011 — EVCS Provider Accreditation and EVCS Registration
Full title: Guidelines on the Accreditation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Providers and Registration of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Pursuant to the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act
Issued: 12 May 2023 | Secretary: Raphael P.M. Lotilla
Repeals (partial): §31 names Digest: DC2017-11-0011 — Promulgating a Revised Rules and Regulations Governing the Business of Retailing Liquid Fuels and Digest: DC2021-07-0023 — Providing for a Policy Framework on the Guidelines for the Development, Establishment, and Operation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS) in the Philippines , but repeals only “Provisions of” them “and other orders, issuances, rules, and regulations inconsistent with this DC” — not either instrument in its entirety [DC2023-05-0011, §31, 2023-05-12]. DC2021-07-0023 is nonetheless recorded as superseded, since this circular replaces its whole subject matter (the EVCS framework). DC2017-11-0011 governs liquid-fuels retailing and remains operative; the only plausible reach is its §32 EV-charging carve-out.
This circular governs who may operate electric vehicle charging infrastructure and on what terms. Companion circulars: Digest: DC2023-05-0010 — EVCS Unbundling of Charging Fees (unbundling of fees) and Digest: DC2023-05-0012 — EV Recognition Guidelines (EV recognition).
EVCS Provider Accreditation (Rules I–II)
Three Provider Types (§4)
| Type | Activity |
|---|---|
| Provider–Operator | Operates EVCS and collects fees from EV users |
| Provider–Service | Constructs, installs, maintains, or manages data/payments; charges for services |
| Provider–Supplier | Sells EVCS equipment and components |
Application Requirements (§5)
All types require: accomplished application form + SEC/DTI/CDA registration + office details. Additional for Service: employee/technician qualifications and training certificates, plus service list/fees. Additional for Supplier: EVCS product specifications, manuals.
Government agencies/GOCCs/LGUs/SUCs operating as EVCS Providers are exempt from registration certificates and all accreditation fees, provided operation is solely government-run.
Processing and Issuance (§6–8)
- Submit via EUMB official online platform
- EUMB issues Accreditation Certificate within 7 working days after complete submission
- Validity: 3 years; must be posted prominently at facility
- Curing period: 20 calendar days to rectify specified deficiencies; failure = disapproval notice
- Renewal: apply ≥30 days before expiry
EVCS Registration (Rule III)
No EVCS shall operate without a valid EVCS Registration Certificate (§12.1). Documents required: Operator Accreditation Certificate + location map/photos + EVCS specifications (Annex F).
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| New CUCS Registration | PhP5,400 |
| Renewal | PhP2,900 |
Issued within 7 working days of complete submission. Per-location registration. Validity: 3 years.
Annual reportorial: Annex G submitted by February 28 each year.
EVCS Mode Classification (§16)
| Mode | Connection | PNS Standard | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mode 1 | Standard AC socket | PNS 2117 (6-15R/30R plugs) | Max 16A/250V 1-ph or 16A/480V 3-ph |
| Mode 2 | Standard AC socket + in-cable protection | PNS IEC 62196-2 Type 2 + IEC 62752 | Max 32A/250V 1-ph or 32A/480V 3-ph |
| Mode 3 | Dedicated AC EVCS permanently wired | PNS IEC 62196-2 Type 2 | — |
| Mode 4 | DC EVCS outdoor only | PNS IEC 62196-3 Config FF/CCS Combo 2 | Must be installed outdoor |
| BSS | Battery swapping | Emergency stop + fire detection required | Isolation area for errant battery packs |
Ingress protection: IP41 minimum indoor; IP54 minimum outdoor.
Separate metering: CUCS and BSS must have separate meter/sub-meter isolated from building usage.
Accessibility: EVCS service areas must comply with Senior Citizens Act (RA 7432) and Magna Carta for Persons with Disabilities (RA 7277).
Network Requirements (§18)
Mode 3, Mode 4, and BSS must connect to DOE centralized network, providing: location, EVCS ID, connector type, classification, status, rated capacity (kW/V/A), maximum supply current, and number of chargers.
Renewable Energy Requirement (§21)
All CUCS must be powered by renewable energy sources. DOE will issue guidelines and timeline consistent with the CREVI.
Penalties (§26–27)
PhP50,000–PhP500,000 fine + possible suspension/revocation/blacklisting. Prohibited acts include: operating without valid accreditation, non-posting of certificates, failure to register EVCS, non-reporting.
Transition and Review
- Existing EVCS providers: 180-day transition period [DC2023-05-0011, §28, 2023-05-12]
- DOE review every 2 years [DC2023-05-0011, §29, 2023-05-12]
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