Authority for Public Services Regulation Charging of Electric Vehicles in Oman - Technical Requirements Guidelines - July 2023

Sep 18, 2026

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Technical requirement guidelines for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Oman, covering plug-in electric passenger cars, motorcycles, minibuses, and vans. The scope includes residential, commercial, and public environments and applies to both AC (typically slow) and DC (typically fast) conductive charging. The document defines charging terminology and explains four charging modes (Mode 1 to Mode 4), stating that Mode 1 is not allowed, Mode 2 is limited to incidental use, and Mode 3 and Mode 4 are preferred. It provides equipment, installation, connection, and inspection/testing requirements.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages29

Reading Time1 h 13 min

AccessFree to download

1. Introduction / Scope

2. Reference documents

3. Definitions

4. Mode 1: not allowed in Oman

5. Mode 2: only for incidental use, up to 13 A for 2 hours

5.1. What is Mode 2 charging?

5.2. When shall Mode 2 be applied?

5.3. Mode 2 charging station requirements

5.4. Installation requirements

6. Mode 3: Default for AC charging

6.1. What is Mode 3 charging?

6.2. When shall Mode 3 be applied?

6.3. Mode 3: charging stations requirements

6.4. Installation requirements

6.5. Connection process and communication with the distribution company

6.6. Periodic inspection and testing

7. Mode 4: DC charging

7.1. What is Mode 4 charging?

7.2. When shall Mode 4 be applied?

7.3. Mode 4: charging stations requirements

7.4. Installation requirements

7.5. Connection process

7.6. Periodic inspection and testing

Annex A: Applicable International Standards

Authority for Public Services Regulation Charging of Electric Vehicles in Oman Technical Requirements Guidelines July 2023 Table of contents 1. Introduction / Scope .................................................................................................................. 4 2. Reference documents ................................................................................................................ 4 3. Definitions .................................................................................................................................. 7 4. Mode 1: not allowed in Oman ................................................................................................... 8 5. Mode 2: only for incidental use, up to 13 A for 2 hours ............................................................ 8 5.1. What is Mode 2 charging? ...................................................................................................... 8 5.2. When shall Mode 2 be applied? ............................................................................................. 9 5.3. Mode 2 charging station requirements .................................................................................. 9 5.4. Installation requirements ..................................................................................................... 10 6. Mode 3: Default for AC charging.............................................................................................. 10 6.1. What is Mode 3 charging? .................................................................................................... 10 6.2. When shall Mode 3 be applied? ........................................................................................... 12 6.3. Mode 3: charging stations requirements.............................................................................. 12 6.3.1. Generic requirements ................................................................................................... 12 6.3.2. Additional requirements for Mode 3 charging stations with detachable cable ........... 14 6.3.3. Additional requirements for Mode 3 charging station with permanent cable ............ 15 6.4. Installation requirements ..................................................................................................... 16 6.4.1. Site and physical installation requirements.................................................................. 16 6.4.2. Electrical installation requirements .............................................................................. 16 6.4.3. Non-domestic installation ............................................................................................. 18 6.5. Connection process and communication with the distribution company............................ 19 6.5.1. Connection process for domestic stand-alone Mode 3 charging stations up to 32 A.. 19 6.5.2. Connection process for public charging stations, charging stations of more than 32 A and charging systems with multiple Mode 3 charging stations at one location .......................... 20 6.6. Periodic inspection and testing............................................................................................. 21 7. Mode 4: DC charging ................................................................................................................ 21 7.1. What is Mode 4 charging? .................................................................................................... 21 7.2. When shall Mode 4 be applied? ........................................................................................... 22 7.3. Mode 4: charging stations requirements.............................................................................. 22 7.4. Installation requirements ..................................................................................................... 25 7.4.1. Site and physical installati

FAQs

What is the document’s scope for EV charging in Oman?

It provides technical requirement guidelines for EV charging stations for electric passenger cars, motorcycles, minibuses, and vans in Oman, covering residential, commercial, and public environments for both AC and DC conductive charging.

Which EV charging modes are allowed or preferred in Oman?

Mode 1 charging is not allowed in Oman. Mode 2 is limited to incidental use with limited power and limited time. Mode 3 and Mode 4 are the preferred charging modes.

What information does the document provide for implementing charging stations?

It includes guidance on terminology and detailed requirements for charging modes, including equipment/station requirements, installation requirements, connection processes (including communication with the distribution company), and periodic inspection and testing.

Sep 18, 2026

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