Carlo Gavazzi: “To survive it’s essential for eMobility regulations to keep up”

Electric mobility in Europe faces a key obstacle: the absence of unified regulations that facilitate the sector’s growth.

According to José Luis Fierro, Director for Southern Europe at Carlo Gavazzi:

“The lack of regulatory uniformity, even within Europe, complicates planning, increases costs, and creates new difficulties for companies.”

One example of this is the commercialization of charging points across the continent.

To enter each market, a different certification process is required. In Germany, there are the MID and Eichrecht regulatory models.

The latter, in particular, aims to ensure accuracy, transparency, and security in the measurement and billing of electricity supplied to users at public charging stations.

“Spain is somewhat outdated in this regard,” he states in an exclusive conversation with Mobility Portal Europe.

However, it is important to remember that some rules of the game must still be respected.

A common model for all European bloc countries would not only reduce investment costs but also speed up market entry strategies.

Another key issue is the possibility of developing a scalability strategy, which is crucial for startups today.

“Regulatory cycles, changing development speeds, certification costs, and the need for constant updates make this market complicated for these new companies.”

Manufacturing hardware equipment—whether a simple meter or an entire range of chargers—requires a high degree of complexity, and updating them is not an easy task under these circumstances.

For this reason, a uniform regulatory framework would provide clearer long-term visibility and foster greater growth opportunities for new players.

A Look at the Latin American Market

José Luis Fierro also analyzes the situation in Latin America.

There, an additional complexity arises due to the limited number of certification laboratories and the year-long waiting period to approve a product.

“This represents a massive opportunity cost,” he points out.

With nearly a century of experience, Carlo Gavazzi has gained extensive expertise, but it also constantly faces the dilemma of being a pioneer while avoiding the risks of rushing ahead.

“We want to be the first, but it is not always easy,” says Fierro.

The electric mobility sector has long-term objectives (2030-2050), but policies and subsidies are usually short-term.

This creates investment and downturn cycles, making it difficult for companies to maintain stability.

“To survive in this market, regulations must align with long-term objectives,” concludes the Southern Europe Director of Carlo Gavazzi.

Carlo Gavazzi’s eMobility Portfolio

Taking a closer look at Carlo Gavazzi, the company already has 100 years of experience in energy monitoring systems.

In recent years, it has expanded its focus to include the integration of electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

Regarding its product catalog, the company highlights its production and commercialization of energy meters that serve two key functions:

1. Providing information on how much energy and power a charger—whether home, fast, or ultra-fast—is delivering.
2. Managing load balancing, adjusting charger demand in relation to the total consumption of the facility to prevent overloads.

Additionally, some customers use these sensors to detect when a vehicle is physically connected, ensuring efficient station usage.

Successful cases are common in its history.

In markets such as Spain, Italy, and Germany, the company was among the first to offer an energy meter specifically adapted for wallboxes and AC charging.

It also pioneered the development of multi-brand load balancing systems, a solution that allows the management of chargers from different manufacturers and power levels.

Moreover, it was among the first companies to certify a DC energy meter for fast and ultra-fast chargers under the MID and German Eichrecht standards.

Carlo Gavazzi’s Outlook on eMobility Trends

In this conversation with Mobility Portal Europe, market trends were also discussed.

The combination of energy storage and charging stations is already emerging as a key strategy to optimize charging management, prevent grid overloads, and better utilize renewable energy.

At this point, Carlo Gavazzi’s representative acknowledges:

“Although not all companies can enter both areas due to technical and financial complexity, we believe the most successful companies will be those that manage to integrate these solutions.”

Furthermore, power limits play a role in shaping market direction.

Currently, 600 kW is the standard for ultra-fast charging, but megawatt-level installations already exist.

“Looking at the evolution of photovoltaics, where inverters went from 10 kW to 2 MW, we believe power levels will continue to rise,” he suggests.

Although 600 kW may be sufficient for many users, the need to charge more vehicles in less time could drive the development of even more powerful charging stations.