The European Parliament's TRAN Committee on 3 June 2026 debated a proposal to exempt certain N2 electric vehicles from speed limitation device requirements, with broad support for the targeted approach. Rapporteur Merja Kyllönen (The Left) welcomed the exemption as balancing safety, innovation, and competitiveness. EPP shadow rapporteur Jens Gieseke supported the pragmatic move, noting it helps SMEs. S&D's Vivien Costanzo expressed skepticism but backed the exception. Renew's Benoit Cassart confirmed no amendments would be tabled. The Commission's Mark Nicklas (DG GROW) noted the directive complements the General Safety Regulation.
Separately, a study on pricing of e-charging for electric cars and onshore power supply (OPS) in ports, presented by Harm Weken and Edwin Bestebreurtje (FIER Sustainable Mobility), found pricing is often non-transparent, with wide spreads (up to 5x) and hidden fees. For OPS, most ports do not publish prices, creating a monopoly-like situation. For EV charging, ad hoc prices can be double home charging, and mobility service providers add surcharges. Recommendations include mandating pre-session all-in prices, itemized receipts, and extending AFIR rules to AC charging below 50 kW. MEPs questioned fairness for those without home charging and asked for top priorities in the upcoming AFIR revision. The study cost €60,000. Amendments to the speed limitation directive are due 10 June; the AFIR revision is expected to address transparency issues.