Electric charging: why the MID standard is essential
MID standard: what this means for you (and your charging stations)
The MID (Measuring Instruments Directive) standard guarantees the reliability of electricity measurements provided by charging stations.
It is a European directive that regulates energy meters when they are used for billing purposes. In other words, if you charge your users (employees, customers, visitors, etc.) for charging, your stations must be MID certified.
A standard that guarantees:
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Accuracy of consumption data
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​Compliance with legislation
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​Fairness for your users​​
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The kWh measured are accurate, recognised and legally enforceable.
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To bill based on usage, your charging stations must be equipped with a MiD meter.
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Each session is measured as accurately as possible, without approximation or arbitrary rounding.
MID, essential for all pay terminals
MID certification is not mandatory for a free charging station or one used internally (e.g. for a company fleet).
However, it is mandatory as soon as you charge a third party for charging, whether it is:
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an employee reimbursed for use
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a passing customer
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or a tenant in a shared car park
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Without this compliance, you expose yourself to legal risks and disputes with users.
A platform designed for professionals
At Sparklin, we systematically integrate the MID standard into our terminals whenever you wish to activate the payment function.
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Our meters are MID-certified and approved by European authorities.
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Everything is connected to our Manager platform, which allows you to manage billing, track consumption and print recharge receipts.
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This means you can offer your users a transparent, compliant and reliable experience.