Last update: 19.08.2026
Electromobility law in Poland: Key Regulations for Importers, Dealers, and Investors
Poland is becoming an increasingly important market for electric vehicles, battery technologies and charging infrastructure. For importers, dealers, fleet operators, charging station operators and investors, this creates significant business opportunities, but also a growing number of regulatory obligations.
The legal framework for electromobility in Poland is no longer limited to general environmental policy. It now covers vehicle type approval, customs duties, battery compliance, consumer information, public charging infrastructure, energy licensing, local EV privileges and supervision by several public authorities.
As a result, companies operating in the Polish and European e-mobility sector must navigate a complex, multi-level legal and administrative framework.
The table below provides a practical roadmap of the most important EV regulations in Poland, including legal bases, supervisory authorities, market participants and key permits relevant to importers, dealers and investors.
| Category | Scope |
| Scope of regulation | Placing electric vehicles on the market, import and distribution of electric vehicles (EV), type approval, charging infrastructure, battery management, electromobility of corporate fleets, emission standards. |
| Legal bases | · EU Regulation 2023/1542 (battery regulation)
· EU Regulation 2023/1804 (AFIR) (charging stations) · EU Regulation 2024/1257 (Euro 7) (abrasion standards) · EU Regulation 2018/858 (type approval) · EU Regulation 2019/2144 (GSR2) + COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) 2023/2590 of 13 July 2023 · Act on Electromobility and Alternative Fuels (2018 as amended) · Act on Consumer Rights · Civil Code |
| Supervisory authorities | · Transportation Technical Supervision (TDT)
· Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) · Ministry of Climate and Environment · European Commission (DG GROW, DG ENER) · National Revenue Administration (KAS) |
| Market participants | · Importers and distributors of EV
· Car dealers · Charging station operators · Battery manufacturers and recyclers · Corporate fleet managers · Investors in charging infrastructure |
| Key permits | · EU type-approval (EU-WVTA)
· Small series type-approval · Entry into the register of battery introducers · Licence for trade in electricity (OEE) · Permit to operate a charging station |
What is Electromobility Law in Poland and Why Does It Matter?
The electric vehicle (EV) market in Poland is undergoing a transformation of a scale unprecedented in automotive history. In the first quarter of 2026, the number of registrations of pure electric cars (BEV) increased by over 70% year-on-year.
Asian giants, such as BYD, Geely, or SAIC, are dynamically increasing their share in the European market. This powerful boom, driven by geopolitical changes and the EU’s climate policy, is not slowing down.
At the same time, the sector is facing a major regulatory shift. Over the past two years, several fundamental EU legal acts have entered into force, including:
- the new battery regulation;
- AFIR regulations reshaping charging infrastructure;
- the Euro 7 standard;
- upcoming EU fleet obligations;
- the ETS2 emissions trading system for road transport.
This regulatory pressure is accompanied by rapid industrial growth. By 2030, Polish battery exports for EVs are expected to quadruple, which further increases the importance of battery compliance, supply chain documentation and regulatory readiness for companies operating in the e-mobility sector.
In this economic landscape, electromobility law in Poland has ceased to be treated by management departments as a set of theoretical environmental guidelines. It has become a rigorous normative system, the knowledge of which conditions the legal introduction of products onto the market and protects entrepreneurs against severe financial sanctions, confiscation of batches of goods at the border, or massive civil lawsuits.
The Polish e-mobility market is regulated by overlapping legal systems: directly applicable EU regulations, national acts implementing directives, and specialized administrative decisions of technical and energy authorities.
Due to the fragmentation of supervisory competences among independent offices, ensuring full operational security requires economic entities to implement integrated procedures referred to as EV compliance in Poland.
We serve importers, distributors, dealers, charging station operators, fleet managers, and investors financing electric vehicles – at every stage of the lifecycle of the vehicle and the battery.
How are Electric Vehicles Regulated in Poland?
The long-standing legislative stability of the automotive industry has been replaced by a cumulative wave of new regulatory packages.
From a business perspective, the key compliance rules for EVs in Poland can be divided into five main areas.
Customs Duties and Tariff Rules for EV Imports
The introduction of definitive countervailing duties by the European Commission in October 2024 on electric vehicles produced in China permanently transformed the cost structure of imports.
Entities organizing cross-border deliveries must continuously monitor EU tariff systems and secure indexation and contractual risks in agreements with external suppliers.
For importers, this also means that customs planning should be coordinated with commercial policy, pricing, tax benefits, available incentives and any public financial supportp that may affect the economic viability of EV imports and investments.
Battery Lifecycle Management and EV Compliance Obligations in Poland
EU Regulation 2023/1542 imposed strict reporting and operational obligations on all participants in the battery distribution chain.
Key regulatory milestones include:
- from February 2025 – procedures for declaring the carbon footprint;
- from August 2025 – supplier verification systems, including due diligence;
- from 2027 – the requirement to equip every battery with a digital certificate.
These obligations are expected to become one of the most important compliance areas for importers, dealers and fleet operators, especially where batteries are supplied together with light vehicles, electric buses or other zero-emission transport solutions.
Type Approval, Euro 7 and Emission Standards for Electric Vehicles
The upcoming Euro 7 standard (applicable to new types of vehicles from November 29, 2026) for the first time includes electric vehicles in the emission control regime for particulate matter generated by the abrasion of brake pads and tires.
At the same time, the GSR2 regulation permanently redefined the minimum, mandatory active safety systems, the absence of which in a vehicle results in non-compliance with the conditions for admission to traffic.
Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and Public Charging Stations in Poland
The AFIR Regulation, applied directly in Poland since April 2024, imposed a rigid technical-commercial framework on operators of publicly accessible power points.
The main obligations include:
- mandatory ad-hoc payments;
- transparent settlements per kWh;
- full systemic interoperability;
- technical and operational requirements for charging infrastructure.
The construction and operation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure are further associated with technical supervision and licensing procedures. In practice, electric vehicle charging projects may also require coordination with distribution system operators, grid connection planning, construction documentation, fire safety requirements and rules for the operation of charging points.
For operators and investors, particular attention should be paid to:
- the planned number of charging points;
- the minimum number of publicly accessible electric vehicle charging stations required for a given project or location;
- technical requirements for public charging infrastructure;
- rules for building charging facilities;
- cooperation with grid operators;
- the availability of grants or other forms of financial support;
- local requirements concerning parking spaces and marked EV charging areas.
Local transport rules and EV privileges
At the local level, municipalities may play an important role in the practical development of electromobility. Their decisions may affect clean transport zones, urban access rules, parking policy, traffic organization and access to bus lanes.
For dealers, fleet operators and investors, this matters because EV-related privileges may directly influence customer demand and the commercial attractiveness of specific vehicle categories. These privileges may include free parking, access to selected traffic lanes, an exemption from certain local fees, or preferential treatment for zero emission vehicles in urban mobility policies.
The scope of such benefits depends on local rules and the manner in which a given municipality has adopted its transport policy. In some cases, selected parking spaces or charging areas must be properly marked. In others, restrictions may involve an entry ban for the most polluting vehicles in selected urban zones.
Local policy also increasingly refers to broader strategic goals, including the development of clean transport, ambitious targets for charging infrastructure and the replacement of traditional buses with electric buses.
For enterprises planning to steadily build business structures on the e-mobility market, it is key to realize that mistakes made today at the level of contract design or marketing campaigns will bring consequences in the form of regulatory sanctions and financial losses in the perspective of the coming years.
Legal advice in this area constitutes an element of compliance prevention that should precede the signing of the first contractual commitments.
Who Supervises the EV Market in Poland?
There is no single central office in this sector. Entrepreneurs must monitor the decisions and guidelines of multiple institutions simultaneously:
- Transportation Technical Supervision (TDT): Responsible for vehicle type approval processes in Poland and market surveillance in the field of technical safety (recall procedures).
- Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK): Enforces the transparency of marketing messages and unconditionally combats greenwashing of electric vehicles as well as deficiencies in the information obligations of sellers.
- National Revenue Administration (KAS): Verifies customs declarations, the correctness of tariff classification in the TARIC system, and the collection of countervailing duties.
- Energy Regulatory Office (URE) & Office of Technical Inspection (UDT): Responsible respectively for licensing electricity trade and key technical acceptances of charging stations.
FAQ – Electromobility in Poland
What are the legal requirements for electric vehicles in Poland from a dealer’s perspective?
Dealers must first and foremost implement reliable information procedures before concluding a contract with a consumer, covering the precise WLTP range, battery degradation conditions, and limitations resulting from the specific type approval. Furthermore, they are bound by EV regulations in Poland imposing an unconditional obligation to collect used batteries free of charge.
What are the EU regulations governing battery abrasion and durability?
This refers to the Euro 7 standard, which will apply directly to new types of vehicles from November 29, 2026. Apart from limiting dust from brakes, it imposes a statutory obligation to maintain a minimum of 80% of the factory battery capacity (SoH) for a period of 5 years or 100,000 kilometers of operation.
I am importing Chinese EVs to Poland – what customs duties do I have to pay?
As of October 2024, additional countervailing duties apply: BYD – 17%, Geely – 18.8%, SAIC – 35.3%, other manufacturers – 20.7%, on top of the standard 10% base customs duty. The rates are subject to change as a result of a negotiated agreement on minimum import prices. We recommend obtaining a Binding Tariff Information before each new shipment.
As a dealer, do I have to collect used batteries from customers?
If within the meaning of the battery regulation you are a distributor introducing a battery onto the market-since August 18, 2025, you have an obligation to collect used batteries from end users free of charge. The legal status must be established individually depending on the structure of the distribution chain.
What is a digital battery passport and when does it enter into force?
From February 18, 2027, every EV battery must have an electronic record with information on the chemical composition, technical parameters, carbon footprint, and service history, accessible via a QR code. Importers and dealers should already verify in contracts with suppliers whether they will be able to provide the required data.
Does a charging station require an energy license?
It depends on the business model. A publicly accessible charging station under which paid electricity trade occurs may require an OEE license issued by the President of URE. Every station also requires a technical acceptance by UDT. We recommend a legal analysis of the business model before launching the installation.
What does the Euro 7 norm change for electric vehicles?
From November 29, 2026, the Euro 7 standard for the first time covers EVs with emission requirements concerning particulate matter from the abrasion of brakes and tires. Concurrently, it introduces hard battery durability requirements: a minimum of 80% capacity after 5 years or 100,000 km and 72% after 8 years or 160,000 km. Failure of the manufacturer to meet these parameters will be the basis for claims within in-service conformity procedures.
Who will be affected by fleet electrification obligations from 2030?
The European Commission’s proposal covers so-called large companies – entities meeting at least two of three criteria: a balance sheet total over EUR 25 million, net turnover exceeding EUR 50 million, or more than 250 employees. These companies will have to ensure at least a 45% share of EVs in new fleet registrations. The regulation is in the legislative process, but its direction is clear.
