Has Charging an EV at Home Been Banned? The Official Statement Is In

In recent days, posts have spread on social media claiming that charging electric vehicles at home has been banned, that existing chargers will have to be removed, and that people who charge their cars at home will face hefty fines. Naturally, these claims have raised serious questions among EV owners.

The official statement, however, is clear: There is no general ban on charging electric vehicles in homes, apartment buildings or residential complex car parks.

Has charging an electric car at home been banned?

No. In a statement issued on 9 September 2026, the Center for Combating Disinformation (DMM) of the Turkish Presidency’s Directorate of Communications stated that the claims circulating on social media about a “home charging ban”, “removal of existing devices” and “new fines worth hundreds of thousands of lira” do not reflect the truth.

In its statement, the DMM emphasized that there is no general prohibition on charging electric vehicles in homes, apartment buildings or residential complex car parks. News on the subject was also reported by outlets such as Webtekno and TRT Haber, based on the DMM statement.

So what is the purpose of the regulations being discussed?

The key distinction here is this: the debate is not about charging an electric vehicle, but about preventing unplanned, unauthorized or technically unsuitable interventions in the electrical installation, particularly in multi-storey buildings.

According to the DMM's statement, the main purpose of the regulations is to reduce the risk of fires and accidents that may arise from improper electrical installation practices and to protect lives and property.

In other words, the issue is not that “EV charging has been banned”; it is that charging infrastructure must be installed safely, in line with the approved project and with the necessary permit processes taken into account.

Can an EV charger be installed in apartment buildings and residential complexes?

Yes. However, it is stated that, particularly in buildings with more than two independent units, the installation should be carried out with the knowledge of the building management, the necessary permits should be obtained and, where needed, a project amendment should be made so that the installation complies with the approved project and technical safety standards.

For this reason, the best approach for users who want to install a charger in an apartment or residential complex car park is not to have the device connected directly to the power line, but to coordinate the process with the building management, authorized electrical design/installation professionals and, where necessary, the relevant electricity distribution company.

Will existing home chargers be removed?

The DMM statement also notes that the claim that existing EV chargers will be removed across the board is disinformation.

That said, it should be kept in mind that if a charging system has been installed in a way that violates the regulations, the electrical project or technical safety requirements, that particular installation may be assessed individually. This does not mean that all home chargers will be removed.

Will people who charge their car at home be fined hundreds of thousands of lira?

No. The DMM statement indicates that the fines being discussed are not a new penalty system targeting home charging of electric vehicles.

The sanctions mentioned relate to violations of regulations already in force, such as unmetered connections, electricity theft or irregular electricity use. In other words, no new fine has been introduced for a user who charges their car from their own electrical installation in compliance with the rules simply because they are charging an electric vehicle.

What should you pay attention to for safe home charging?

EV chargers are devices that operate at high electrical power for long periods of time. Therefore, a safe installation depends not only on the charger itself, but also on the cable cross-section, protective devices, grounding, existing installation capacity, compliance with the project and the quality of the installation work.

Especially in multi-storey buildings, rather than the “find a suitable socket and run a cable” approach, the installation should be checked by experts and the charger should be planned in line with the electrical infrastructure of the building where it is located.

Our recommendation to WiseCar users

At WiseCar, while we support the wider adoption of EV charging, we particularly emphasize that a safe and correct installation is just as important as the charger itself.

When installing an EV charger in a house, detached building, apartment building or residential complex car park, the building's electrical infrastructure should be assessed, the necessary project and permit processes should be checked, and the installation should be carried out in accordance with technical standards.

In short: Charging electric vehicles at home has not been banned. However, charging infrastructure must be installed safely, with the proper permits and in line with technical requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it legal to charge an electric car at home?

There is no general ban on home charging. The DMM has announced that there is no general ban on charging electric vehicles in homes, apartment buildings and residential complex car parks.

Can an individual charger be installed in an apartment building car park?

Yes, it can be installed; however, depending on the characteristics of the building, the building management's knowledge, permit processes, project amendments and technical safety requirements may come into play. An expert assessment should be carried out before installation.

Will existing chargers be removed?

The claim that existing devices will be removed en masse has been refuted by the official statement. Nevertheless, every installation must comply with the relevant electrical project and technical requirements.

Is there a new fine for charging at home?

No. It has been clarified that the fines being discussed are not new fines specific to charging electric vehicles at home, but relate to existing violations such as unmetered connections, electricity theft or irregular electricity use.

Sources

TRT Haber – DMM: There is no ban on charging electric vehicles at home

Note: Electrical installation, project and permit requirements may vary depending on the characteristics of the building and the practices of the relevant authorities. Before installation, it is recommended to obtain up-to-date information from authorized technical experts and, where necessary, from the relevant authority/distribution company.