The government's decision to scrap the mandatory power tariff requirement from 2027 changes the picture -- but does not remove the need for smart charging. Boverket's requirements still apply, many grid companies already apply power tariffs, and a new investigation may reintroduce the requirement in a new form. Property owners and BRFs who invest in the right infrastructure are now better equipped regardless of how the regulatory framework evolves.
The government is ending the requirement for power tariffs -- the levy that would force all electricity grid companies to price electricity by power by January 1, 2027. That's a relief to many, but the picture is more nuanced than it might seem. Three things you as a property owner or BRF board need to be aware of now.
Important clarification: Who is really affected by the decision?
It is important to distinguish between different types of electricity network subscriptions, as government decisions are primarily aimed at protecting individuals and smaller operators from complexity.
Here's what you'll find out:
For several years now, the discussion of power tariffs has been going on. The idea behind the reform was sound: by pricing electricity according to how quickly it is consumed -- not just how much -- consumers and property owners would be incentivized to spread out their electricity use and reduce the strain on the grid.
But in practice, the model received harsh criticism. The scheme was perceived as difficult to understand, costs hit unevenly across the country and Energy Minister Ebba Busch (KD) described the consequences as “exorbitant.” The Government therefore decided that the Energy Market Inspectorate (EI) must amend its regulations. By 30 June 2026, the mandatory requirement shall be repealed.
It means grid companies are no longer forced to impose power tariffs. However, the decision does not prohibit power tariffs — grid companies that have already introduced them can continue voluntarily.
Of Sweden's approximately 170 electricity grid companies, 30-50 have already introduced power tariffs. Some of them have had it for years. The fact that the mandatory requirement is now being dropped does not change the situation for those properties and BRFs that are already in a net of power based pricing.
The government assesses that grid companies will not proceed with power tariffs voluntarily -- but that is an assessment, not a ban. It is therefore important that you, as a property owner or chairman of the board, actually check what applies to your local electricity network.
For those properties already living with power tariffs, smart power management is still as relevant as before. Dynamic load balancing and outbound charging protect against power surges — and this benefits you whether your network operator applies power tariffs or not.
It is important not to confuse the power tariffs with Boverket's charging infrastructure requirements. These are two separate regulatory frameworks — and Boverket's regulations are not affected by the government's decision on the impact tariffs.
As for new construction and major renovation (from May 29, 2026)?
And for existing buildings with more than 20 parking spaces, retroactive requirements apply from January 1, 2027. So it's not just about new production — if your commercial property has enough locations, you need to act within the next year.
The requirement for smart charging therefore remains regardless of what happens with the power tariffs. The Legislature wants charging infrastructure to be able to communicate with the electric grid -- and that requirement won't go away because a specific tariff model is paused.
The government's decision is not the end of the story of impact tariffs -- it's an outage. The Energy Market Inspectorate (EI) has been tasked with investigating whether and how the requirement can be reinstated. The assignment shall be reported by 12 April 2027 at the latest.
Behind the demand for impact tariffs is an EU regulation that Sweden must comply with — albeit without a specific end date. This means that impact tariffs are likely to return in some form, only in a design that better takes into account regional differences and the consumer perspective.
For those planning charging infrastructure, this means that the argument for smart power management has not disappeared. Rather, it is deferred. Properties investing in dynamic load balancing today are better equipped regardless of what the future tariff model looks like.
It's easy to think that if the power tariffs disappear, the argument for smart charging also disappears. But the logic doesn't hold. Smart charging is about intelligently distributing a property's available power capacity — and it's profitable no matter how the grid charges.
Dynamic load balancing means that charging occurs when the property has the capacity to handle it — usually at night or under lower load. This means that you avoid costly upgrades to the grid plan, and you maximize the number of charging points without rebuilding the entire electrical system.
ChargeNode's data from over 60,000 charging points shows that typical BRFs can save $30,000 to $60,000 per year on smart power control compared to unguided charging. It's not about avoiding power tariffs -- it's about using the property's electricity capacity smartly.
The induction effect is another reason to act now rather than wait. ChargeNode's data shows that the installation of charging infrastructure is itself driving electrification: within 12 months, charging usage increases by up to 39 percent in BRFs with newly installed sockets. Demand will come -- regardless of the tariff model.
We have built our platform around a simple goal: to give property owners and BRFs full control over power output and charging — without requiring network upgrades or technical expertise from the customer.
Our centralized system architecture makes it possible to install charging infrastructure to 100 percent of parking spaces from day one and activate charging devices progressively as needed. Dynamic load balancing distributes capacity in real time and departure-based charging ensures that the right vehicle is prioritized based on the specified departure time.
Regardless of how the regulatory framework for power tariffs evolves in the future, our solution is future-proof — with open protocols (OCPP), built-in interoperability and support for V2G. We also help with the application for the Load Car grant free of charge, which can cover up to 50 percent of the investment cost for BRFs and smaller associations.
Contact us for a free consultation on how best to prepare your property for Boverket's requirements and the electricity grid of the future.
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