Israel Mandates Centralized Real-Time Database for Public EV Chargers

Starting January 1, 2027, public electric vehicle charging providers in Israel will be legally required to transmit real-time operational data to a centralized government database. Approved by the Knesset Economic Affairs Committee in June 2026 under the Energy Sources Regulations, the new mandate aims to resolve widespread fragmentation in the EV charging market.

Under the newly enacted regulations, charging operators must integrate their public infrastructure with a national data hub managed by Comda, which won Tender No. 76/2025. The cloud-based platform will aggregate precise location details, connector types, maximum and active power outputs, operating hours, real-time socket availability, pricing structures, and accepted payment methods. Operators are mandated to update socket status changes within 60 seconds to ensure drivers have accurate information before arriving at a station.

Ministry of Energy officials emphasized that decentralized information has historically acted as a major barrier to the adoption of electric vehicles in Israel. By consolidating infrastructure data and requiring periodic reporting, the government seeks to foster transparent competition and simplify route planning for drivers navigating public charging networks.