(Updated April 2026) The Building Electrical Mobility Infrastructure Act (GEIG) obliges companies in Germany to provide charging infrastructure for electric vehicles in buildings.
The following are primarily affected:
- Companies with Non-residential buildings (e.g., office, industrial, logistics)
- Owners and operators of real estate with Parking spaces
- New builds, existing buildings, and major renovations
The goal is the expansion of Charging infrastructure to accelerate and make electromobility more suitable for everyday use.
Which GEIG obligations apply specifically to companies?
The requirements depend on whether it is New construction, renovation, or existing building acts
1. Construction of Non-Residential Buildings
- Valid from more than 6 parking spaces
- Every 3rd parking spot: Line infrastructure (preparation for charging points)
- At least 1 charging point must be installed
2. Major Renovation of Non-Residential Buildings
- Valid from more than 10 parking spaces
- Every 5th parking spaceLine infrastructure
- At least 1 charging point required
3. Existing non-residential buildings
- Valid from more than 20 parking spaces
- As of January 1, 2025: at least 1 charging point mandatory
What does „Leitungsinfrastruktur“ mean specifically?
Utility infrastructure
- Preparation for later charging points
- Relocated conduits or cable trays
- Sufficient electrical capacities
Important: You must not all charging points installed immediately, but technically prepared.
What penalties are imposed for non-compliance?
Companies that do not comply with GEIG requirements risk:
- Fines of up to €10,000
In practice, additionally Project delays or approval issues are created.
Why was the GEIG introduced?
The GEIG implements the European Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBDIt was integrated into the German Building Energy Act (GEG) and is also part of the Building Modernization Act.GMGThe GEIG pursues three central goals:
- Accelerate the expansion of charging infrastructure
- Making electromobility more practical for everyday life
- Reduce CO₂ emissions in the transport sector
A core problem – the lack of charging points – will be systematically addressed.
What challenges arise for companies?
1. Investment costs
- Charging points, wiring, and grid connection can be expensive
- Particularly relevant for existing buildings
2. Technical Integration
- Network capacity often limited
- Load management necessary
Bureaucratic Effort
- Planning, approval, and implementation of complex
- Coordination with grid operators required
What solutions are there for companies or property owners?
Intelligent Load Management
- Avoids expensive grid expansion
- Optimizes the use of existing connection capacity
Scalable Infrastructure
- First prepare, later expand
- Distribute investments
3. Contracting models
- No equity investment required
- Operations and maintenance outsourced
Especially for companies with many locations, this Contracting often the most economical way.
Criticism of the GEIG: What is being criticized?
In practice, there are several points of criticism:
- High effort required for File building
- Partially High costs due to grid expansion
- Specifications could Not technologically flexible enough to be
- Risk of suboptimal infrastructure utilization
What should companies do concretely now?
1. Conduct inventory
- Number of parking spaces
- Building type (New, Existing, Renovation)
2. Check GEIG obligations
- Which category applies?
3. Strategically plan infrastructure
- Consider scalability
- Plan load management
4. Evaluate Economic Efficiency
- In-house vs. Contracting
Conclusion: GEIG is mandatory – but also a strategic opportunity
The GEIG is more than a regulatory requirement. Properly implemented, charging infrastructure can:
- Part of Energy and Mobility Strategy become
- With Photovoltaics and energy management to be combined
- Enabling new business models
Companies should therefore not only view the issue as an obligation, but as strategic leverage Consider.