From December 1, 2026, all electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) in Kazakhstan will fall under mandatory state control — the corresponding order was signed by the Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, according to infohub.kz.
The Ministry of Trade has obligated station owners to regularly verify the accuracy of the devices that measure the electricity dispensed.
Currently, the cost of charging an electric vehicle depends directly on the volume of energy delivered, measured in kilowatt-hours. If a meter at an EVCS is miscalibrated or operating with an error, the driver ends up overpaying for nothing.
"With the introduction of the new requirements, measuring instruments used at electric charging stations to account for the electricity dispensed will have to comply with established metrological requirements and undergo verification in a timely manner," the ministry's press service said.
Owners of electric vehicles will gain a legal guarantee that their bills are calculated correctly, along with protection from unscrupulous EVCS operators. Starting December 1, the owners and operators of charging stations themselves will be required to have their measuring equipment verified regularly at their own expense and to obtain official supporting documents. The use of unverified meters will be prohibited.
The Ministry of Trade emphasized that the new rules were needed because of the explosive growth in the number of electric vehicles and charging stations across the country.
Earlier, electric vehicle owners argued with owners of internal combustion engine cars on social media.