It is a hybrid form of charging infrastructure that can be used by both individual owners and specific organizations or communities.

Unlike a private charging station, which is intended solely for use by the owner of the property or building, a semi-public charging station can be shared with other electric vehicle users. This might be the case with charging stations installed in parking areas of businesses, shopping centers, hotels, restaurants, public institutions, or residential buildings where different people can use them.

The management and access control of semi-public charging stations can vary depending on the specific situation. In some cases, there might be a system where users need a specific charging card or mobile app to access the charging station. Other charging stations might be freely accessible, without restrictions, but may incur costs for charging the vehicle.

Semi-public charging stations play an important role in expanding the charging infrastructure and promoting electric driving because they provide additional charging options outside the owner's property. They contribute to increasing the availability of charging points and make electric driving more attractive for people who do not have their own charging station or want to charge their vehicle on the go.