{"id":12830,"date":"2025-08-11T07:13:56","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T07:13:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/activacar.com\/?p=12830"},"modified":"2026-03-30T09:00:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T09:00:32","slug":"requisitos-para-poner-cargador-coche","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/activacar.com\/en\/requisitos-para-poner-cargador-coche\/","title":{"rendered":"Requisitos para poner un cargador de coche el\u00e9ctrico"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"requisitos<\/p>\n

Electric mobility is advancing at an unstoppable pace, and more and more drivers are choosing to have their own charger at home or in their garage. However, before rushing into it, installation of recharging points<\/strong><\/a>, es fundamental conocer qu\u00e9 requisitos para instalar un punto de recarga y qu\u00e9 normativa aplica en cada caso para evitar problemas legales, t\u00e9cnicos o de seguridad.<\/p>\n

In this detailed guide, we explain everything you need to know to install a charging point<\/strong>, both in single-family homes and in community garages, including permits, regulations, and a step-by-step procedure.<\/p>\n

Why is it important to know the requirements before installing a charger?<\/h2>\n

Aunque poner un cargador de coche el\u00e9ctrico pueda parecer sencillo, la realidad es que implica cumplir con una serie de normas t\u00e9cnicas y legales<\/strong> que garantizan la seguridad de la instalaci\u00f3n y su correcto funcionamiento.
No hacerlo podr\u00eda suponer sanciones, conflictos con la comunidad de vecinos o incluso riesgos el\u00e9ctricos.<\/p>\n

In addition, meeting all the requirements will allow you to access possible subsidies or grants<\/strong> such as the MOVES III Plan, which can significantly reduce the final cost.<\/p>\n

Normativa aplicable y requisitos para poner un cargador de coche<\/h2>\n

La normativa que regula la instalaci\u00f3n de cargadores para vehiculos en Espa\u00f1a se basa principalmente en:<\/p>\n

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    Low Voltage Electrotechnical Regulation (REBT)<\/strong> \u2013 ITC-BT-52, which sets out the technical safety and sizing conditions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Horizontal Property Law<\/strong> \u2013 in the case of community garages, it regulates the right of owners to install chargers and the procedure for notifying the homeowners' association.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Technical Building Code (CTE)<\/strong> \u2013 for newly constructed buildings, it requires provisions for conduits for future charging points.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Requisitos para poner un cargador de coche en vivienda unifamiliar<\/h2>\n

    The instalaci\u00f3n de cargadores vivienda unifamiliar<\/strong> es la m\u00e1s sencilla desde el punto de vista legal, ya que no se necesita pedir permiso a terceros.
    Aun as\u00ed, hay aspectos clave a tener en cuenta:<\/p>\n

    Hire an authorised installer<\/h3>\n

    It is mandatory for the installation to be carried out by a certified electrician or installation company, who will issue the electrical certificate<\/strong> or installation certificate.<\/p>\n

    Contracted power and electrical panel<\/h3>\n

    It is advisable to check whether the contracted power is sufficient to supply the charger without causing outages. In many cases, a dynamic power management system<\/strong> is installed to prevent overloads.<\/p>\n

    Safety regulations<\/h3>\n

    The charging point must have specific protections (circuit breaker, type A or B residual current device) and comply with ITC-BT-52.<\/p>\n

    Requisitos para poner un cargador de veh\u00edculo el\u00e9ctrico en el garaje de tu comunidad<\/h2>\n

    Instalar un cargador en garaje comunitario<\/strong> est\u00e1 regulada por la Ley de Propiedad Horizontal, y aunque es un derecho reconocido para todos los propietarios, se debe seguir un procedimiento.<\/p>\n

    Communication to the community<\/h3>\n

    It is not necessary to request permission or submit it to a vote, but you must notify the president or administrator in writing<\/strong> at least 30 days before the installation, indicating the cable route and technical specifications.<\/p>\n

    Electrical outlet<\/h3>\n

    There are two options:<\/p>\n

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      Connection to the property's own meter, with a cable running from the main fuse box.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Installation of a new individual meter.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Technical regulations<\/h3>\n

      The wiring must run through common areas in compliance with fire safety regulations and be properly protected.<\/p>\n

      Procedimiento paso a paso para poner puntos de carga<\/h2>\n

      To ensure that the installation is legal, safe, and efficient, it is advisable to follow a well-defined process:<\/p>\n

      Step 1 \u2013 Initial assessment and technical study<\/h3>\n

      Before installation, a technician should assess:<\/p>\n

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        The contracted power and the capacity of the installation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        The route of the wiring from the meter to the charging point.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        The most suitable type of charger depending on the vehicle and frequency of use.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Step 2 \u2013 Request for quotes<\/h3>\n

        Contact authorized installation companies<\/strong> to receive several proposals.
        It is important that the quote includes:<\/p>\n

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          Labour.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Materials (cabling, protective covers, charger).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Installation certificate.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Possible legalisation procedures.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Step 3 \u2013 Communication to the community (if applicable)<\/h3>\n

          In communal garages, deliver written notification to the community, explaining:<\/p>\n

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            Type of installation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Connection point.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Fecha estimada de los trabajos.
            Guardar una copia sellada o firmada como justificante.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Paso 4 \u2013 Poner un cargador de coche<\/h3>\n

            The installer performs:<\/p>\n

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              Charger wiring and mounting.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Installation of electrical protections.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Initial configuration of the equipment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Step 5 \u2013 Certification and legalisation<\/h3>\n

              The installer will issue the electrical certificate<\/strong> or installation certificate<\/strong>.
              In some autonomous communities, this step includes registering the installation with the regional industry department.<\/p>\n

              Step 6 \u2013 Testing and commissioning<\/h3>\n

              Before concluding the work:<\/p>\n

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                The correct functioning of the charger is verified.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Electrical protections are verified.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                The user is instructed on the safe use of the charging point.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Step 7 \u2013 Conservation and maintenance<\/h3>\n

                Although not mandatory, a periodic review every 1-2 years is recommended to ensure safety and prevent failures.<\/p>\n

                Conclusion<\/h2>\n

                Cumplir con los requisitos para colocar tu punto de carga<\/strong> no solo es una obligaci\u00f3n legal, sino la garant\u00eda de que tu cargador funcionar\u00e1 de forma segura, eficiente y sin problemas con la comunidad.
                Por todo esto, contar con profesionales especializados marcar\u00e1 la diferencia.<\/p>\n

                If you are in M\u00e1laga and looking for a fast, safe installation that complies with current regulations, at Activacar we will advise you and take care of the entire process so that all you have to do is plug in your car and enjoy electric driving.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":12832,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[104],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12830","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-consejos"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/activacar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12830","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/activacar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/activacar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/activacar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/activacar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12830"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/activacar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12830\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13685,"href":"https:\/\/activacar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12830\/revisions\/13685"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/activacar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12832"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/activacar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12830"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/activacar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12830"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/activacar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12830"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}