# The Electric Vehicles (Smart Charge Points) Regulations 2021, Regulation 5: Smart functionality


(1) A relevant charge point must have smart functionality.
(2) A relevant charge point has smart functionality if—
(a) it is able to send and receive information via a communications network;
(b) it is able to respond to signals or other information received by it by—
(i) increasing or decreasing the rate of electricity flowing through the charge point;
(ii) changing the time at which electricity flows through the charge point;
(c) it is capable of using the functionality referred to in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) to provide demand side response services, including response DSR services; and
(d) at least one user interface, which enables the charge point to be operated in accordance with these Regulations, is incorporated in the charge point or otherwise made available to the owner.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2021/9780348228434/regulation/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-electric-vehicles-smart-charge-points-regulations-2021/regulation-5
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