Lithuania — EV charging and AC up to 22 kW
A very clear path to using existing capacity without a new grid application.
The 1–5 score is HUBCORE's operational estimate of how smoothly an AC solution of up to 22 kW can be prepared and delivered in practice. It is not an official country rating or an assessment of the quality of national regulation.
In 60 seconds
In Lithuania, using an existing electrical supply for charging is clearly described.
If chargers are connected to the building's existing supply without increasing capacity, there is no need to approach the distribution operator ESO.
ESO recommends dynamic power management in apartment buildings and describes it as a solution that can avoid costly grid reconstruction.
So an AC solution up to 22 kW is often quick to deliver here, as long as you stay within existing capacity.
AC up to 22 kW: what must be checked?
Existing grid connection capacity
Determine the existing permitted capacity. If it is not changed, no ESO application is needed.
Capacity upgrade
If capacity is changed, an application must be submitted to ESO; account for processing time and connection fees.
Apartment building decision
In an apartment building, agree whether the apartment's own supply or a shared supply is used, and who manages billing.
Public or private use
For a direct distribution grid connection the connection fee is normally 100%; public charging points may receive a 50% compensation subject to conditions.
Installer requirements
Installation must be carried out in line with local electrical requirements by a competent installer.
Detached house
In a detached house the solution is simple as long as you stay within the existing permitted capacity. Load management keeps the house's peak load under control and avoids the need to increase capacity.
Apartment building
ESO describes the same principle for apartment buildings: if the capacity of an existing apartment or shared supply is not changed, no ESO application is needed; if capacity changes, an application is required. ESO recommends dynamic power management.
Commercial property
Connecting business chargers to the building's existing supply without increasing capacity does not require approaching ESO. That makes workplace and destination charging quick to launch when load is managed.
Public charging
AFIR requirements apply to public charging. A direct distribution grid connection normally carries a 100% connection fee, but public charging points may receive 50% compensation subject to conditions — verify the conditions with ESO.
Advantages
- A very clear path to using existing capacity: without a capacity change no ESO application is needed.
- Dynamic load management aligns directly with the distribution operator's recommendations.
- The 50% connection compensation for public infrastructure can, subject to conditions, improve project economics.
Drawbacks and risks
- Adding a new supply or extra capacity increases cost and timeline.
- In apartment buildings an internal agreement and clear administration, including billing, are required.
- The validity of the compensation and its conditions must be confirmed separately for each project.
What HUBCORE solves here
- Dynamic load management that keeps charging within the existing permitted capacity.
- Measurement and monitoring of energy flows so the capacity headroom is evidenced.
- Control of multiple chargers behind a shared supply.
- Reporting and integration readiness for the property manager.
We keep track of markets and technology and guide the customer to a suitable solution. A solution must be measurable, controllable and integrable.
Check before quoting
- Existing permitted capacity and measured peak load.
- Whether capacity needs to change.
- Whether an apartment or a shared supply is used.
- Whether the point is publicly accessible.
- Confirmation of connection fees and any compensation.
Official sources
Updated 11.08.2026 — A general technical and regulatory overview; the solution for a specific site must be confirmed with the local grid operator, a competent electrical installer and, where relevant, the local authority.