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Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure Requirements

Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure requirements encompass a range of criteria tailored to address diverse usage needs, cost considerations, regulatory compliance, and strategic placement of charging stations. These requirements vary by state and often include mandates for installation in new construction or developments, spanning residential and commercial buildings, and public parking lots. State regulations may stipulate different standards, from simply being "EV ready" to mandating the installation of actual charging equipment. Incentives such as grants or tax credits are commonly offered to encourage compliance, while standardization remains pivotal to ensure user convenience. These measures collectively support the expansion of charging infrastructure and facilitate the widespread adoption of electric vehicles.

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Key Resources

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Toward Just and Equitable Mobility: Socioeconomic and Perceptual Barriers for Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure in the United States

A study that examines barriers around equitable electric vehicle and charging infrastructure deployment in the United States.
2024
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EV Charging Infrastructure: Trends, Requirements & Costs

An article emphasizing the importance of developing a robust and equitable EV charging infrastructure to overcome barriers to adoption, with details on the current distribution and types of EV chargers, alongside the benefits, challenges, deployment requirements, and market trends related to EV charging infrastructure.
2024
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Charger Types and Speeds

An overview of different types of electric vehicle chargers, including Level 1, Level 2, and direct current fast charging (DCFC), detailing their charging speeds, connector types, power outputs, estimated charge times, and typical locations, along with minimum standards for federally funded EV chargers.
2023
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Siting Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) with Equity in Mind

A white paper analyzing the inclusion of equity in EVSE siting, and providing guidance and recommendations for states, utilities, and utility commissions trying to ensure historically underserved communities benefit from transportation electrification.
2021
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Model Rules

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Model Statewide Municipal EV Ordinance

A model ordinance that outlines approval processes, minimum parking requirements, safety standards, signage regulations, and usage fees for publicly-accessible EVSE.
2021
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LPDD Model Law: Designation of Parking Spaces for Electric Vehicles and Installation of Electric Charging Devices

A model law on EV parking spaces that requires the installation of electric vehicle charging stations at parking spaces designated for the exclusive use of electric vehicles.
2019
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LPDD Model Law: EV Ready Building Code for One- and Two-Family Homes

An ordinance would require new or significantly altered one- or two-family residential buildings to be equipped with the installation of Level 2 electric vehicle supply equipment in proximity to the garage or carport dedicated for resident parking.
2019
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LPDD Model Law: EV-Ready Commercial Building Code

A model law that requires new or significantly altered commercial, industrial, or multi-family residential buildings to be equipped with the installation of Level 2 electric vehicle supply equipment in proximity to parking spaces.
2019
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Model States

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Delaware

Requires new single-family residential dwellings to install at least one EV capable parking space, and new multi-family dwellings to install at least 5% of total parking spaces as EV charging spaces and an additional 10% as EV-capable spaces.

2023
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Illinois

Requires that new residential buildings with designated parking spaces have EV charging capabilities; each residential unit with a designated parking spot is required to have at least one parking space that is EV-capable.

2023
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Maryland

Requires that new construction of detached single-family homes, duplexes, and townhouses with a separate garage or driveway have one parking space that is EV-ready or has EV supply equipment (EVSE) installed.

2023
Establishing Policies

Oregon

Requires the state building code is amended such that new construction of residential and commercial buildings must include provisions for electrical service capacity, with EV charging station capacity for 20% of parking spaces.

2021
Establishing Policies

Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure Requirements By State

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Alabama

Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure requirements establish mandates for the installation of EV charging infrastructure in new construction or developments, such as residential or commercial buildings, and public parking lots.

 Southeast
Not Enacted
Alaska

Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure requirements establish mandates for the installation of EV charging infrastructure in new construction or developments, such as residential or commercial buildings, and public parking lots.

 West
Not Enacted
Arizona

Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure requirements establish mandates for the installation of EV charging infrastructure in new construction or developments, such as residential or commercial buildings, and public parking lots.

 Southwest
Not Enacted
Arkansas

Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure requirements establish mandates for the installation of EV charging infrastructure in new construction or developments, such as residential or commercial buildings, and public parking lots.

 Southeast
Enacted
California

Requires EV charging infrastructure for certain new single- and two-family dwellings, as well as at least 10% of parking spaces designated for EVs in new multifamily dwellings. For new nonresidential buildings, requires one EV parking space for buildings with 10+ total parking spaces, increasing the required number of EV spaces incrementally up to 200 spaces; for developments with 200+ spaces, at least 6% of total spaces must be designated for EVs.

Establishing Policies
West 2022
Enacted
Colorado

Requires the Energy Code Board to adopt a model electric ready and solar ready code that must include EV Ready and EV Capable requirements for residential and commercial buildings, and additional EV supply equipment (EVSE) installation requirements for multi-family and commercial buildings.

Establishing Policies
West 2022
Not Enacted
Connecticut

Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure requirements establish mandates for the installation of EV charging infrastructure in new construction or developments, such as residential or commercial buildings, and public parking lots.

 Northeast
Enacted
Delaware

Requires new single-family residential dwellings to install at least one EV capable parking space, and new multi-family dwellings to install at least 5% of total parking spaces as EV charging spaces and an additional 10% as EV-capable spaces.

Establishing Policies
Southeast 2023
Not Enacted
Florida

Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure requirements establish mandates for the installation of EV charging infrastructure in new construction or developments, such as residential or commercial buildings, and public parking lots.

 Southeast
Not Enacted
Georgia

Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure requirements establish mandates for the installation of EV charging infrastructure in new construction or developments, such as residential or commercial buildings, and public parking lots.

 Southeast
Not Enacted
Hawai‘i

Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure requirements establish mandates for the installation of EV charging infrastructure in new construction or developments, such as residential or commercial buildings, and public parking lots.

 West
Not Enacted
Idaho

Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure requirements establish mandates for the installation of EV charging infrastructure in new construction or developments, such as residential or commercial buildings, and public parking lots.

 West
Enacted
Illinois

Requires that new residential buildings with designated parking spaces have EV charging capabilities; each residential unit with a designated parking spot is required to have at least one parking space that is EV-capable.

Establishing Policies
Midwest 2023
Not Enacted
Indiana

Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure requirements establish mandates for the installation of EV charging infrastructure in new construction or developments, such as residential or commercial buildings, and public parking lots.

 Midwest
Not Enacted
Iowa

Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure requirements establish mandates for the installation of EV charging infrastructure in new construction or developments, such as residential or commercial buildings, and public parking lots.

 Midwest
Not Enacted
Kansas

Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure requirements establish mandates for the installation of EV charging infrastructure in new construction or developments, such as residential or commercial buildings, and public parking lots.

 Midwest
Not Enacted
Kentucky

Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure requirements establish mandates for the installation of EV charging infrastructure in new construction or developments, such as residential or commercial buildings, and public parking lots.

 Southeast
Not Enacted
Louisiana

Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure requirements establish mandates for the installation of EV charging infrastructure in new construction or developments, such as residential or commercial buildings, and public parking lots.

 Southeast
Not Enacted
Maine

Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure requirements establish mandates for the installation of EV charging infrastructure in new construction or developments, such as residential or commercial buildings, and public parking lots.

 Northeast
Enacted
Maryland

Requires that new construction of detached single-family homes, duplexes, and townhouses with a separate garage or driveway have one parking space that is EV-ready or has EV supply equipment (EVSE) installed.

Establishing Policies
Southeast 2023
Enacted
Massachusetts

Requires at least one EV supply equipment (EVSE) charging port in new or fully reconstructed parking areas with up to 25 spaces and two ports in parking areas greater than 25 spaces; also requires at least 20% of parking spaces to be EV Ready in parking areas with 10+ spaces.

Establishing Policies
Northeast 2021
Not Enacted
Michigan

Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure requirements establish mandates for the installation of EV charging infrastructure in new construction or developments, such as residential or commercial buildings, and public parking lots.

 Midwest
Not Enacted
Minnesota

Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure requirements establish mandates for the installation of EV charging infrastructure in new construction or developments, such as residential or commercial buildings, and public parking lots.

 Midwest
Not Enacted
Mississippi

Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure requirements establish mandates for the installation of EV charging infrastructure in new construction or developments, such as residential or commercial buildings, and public parking lots.

 Southeast
Not Enacted
Missouri

Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure requirements establish mandates for the installation of EV charging infrastructure in new construction or developments, such as residential or commercial buildings, and public parking lots.

 Midwest
Not Enacted
Montana

Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure requirements establish mandates for the installation of EV charging infrastructure in new construction or developments, such as residential or commercial buildings, and public parking lots.

 West
Not Enacted
Nebraska

Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure requirements establish mandates for the installation of EV charging infrastructure in new construction or developments, such as residential or commercial buildings, and public parking lots.

 Midwest
Not Enacted
Nevada

Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure requirements establish mandates for the installation of EV charging infrastructure in new construction or developments, such as residential or commercial buildings, and public parking lots.

 West
Not Enacted
New Hampshire

Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure requirements establish mandates for the installation of EV charging infrastructure in new construction or developments, such as residential or commercial buildings, and public parking lots.

 Northeast
Enacted
New Jersey

Requires at least 15% of off-street parking spaces be EV charger-ready ("Make-Ready") in multi-family buildings with 5+ dwellings; within 3 years of the certificate of occupancy, one-third of Make-Ready spaces must have EV supply equipment (EVSE) installed, followed by another one-third within the next 3 years, after which the remaining one-third must have EVSE installed.

Establishing Policies
Northeast 2021
Not Enacted
New Mexico

Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure requirements establish mandates for the installation of EV charging infrastructure in new construction or developments, such as residential or commercial buildings, and public parking lots.

 Southwest
Not Enacted
New York

Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure requirements establish mandates for the installation of EV charging infrastructure in new construction or developments, such as residential or commercial buildings, and public parking lots.

 Northeast
Not Enacted
North Carolina

Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure requirements establish mandates for the installation of EV charging infrastructure in new construction or developments, such as residential or commercial buildings, and public parking lots.

 Southeast
Not Enacted
North Dakota

Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure requirements establish mandates for the installation of EV charging infrastructure in new construction or developments, such as residential or commercial buildings, and public parking lots.

 Midwest
Not Enacted
Ohio

Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure requirements establish mandates for the installation of EV charging infrastructure in new construction or developments, such as residential or commercial buildings, and public parking lots.

 Midwest
Not Enacted
Oklahoma

Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure requirements establish mandates for the installation of EV charging infrastructure in new construction or developments, such as residential or commercial buildings, and public parking lots.

 Southwest
Enacted
Oregon

Requires the state building code is amended such that new construction of residential and commercial buildings must include provisions for electrical service capacity, with EV charging station capacity for 20% of parking spaces.

Establishing Policies
West 2021
Not Enacted
Pennsylvania

Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure requirements establish mandates for the installation of EV charging infrastructure in new construction or developments, such as residential or commercial buildings, and public parking lots.

 Northeast
Enacted
Rhode Island

Requires new public parking lots and existing parking lots undergoing a significant expansion to create designated EV parking spaces if they have 10+ total parking spaces, increasing the required number of EV spaces incrementally up to 200 spaces, with at least 6% of EV parking spaces for lots with over 200 total spaces.

Establishing Policies
Northeast 2023
Not Enacted
South Carolina

Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure requirements establish mandates for the installation of EV charging infrastructure in new construction or developments, such as residential or commercial buildings, and public parking lots.

 Southeast
Not Enacted
South Dakota

Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure requirements establish mandates for the installation of EV charging infrastructure in new construction or developments, such as residential or commercial buildings, and public parking lots.

 Midwest
Not Enacted
Tennessee

Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure requirements establish mandates for the installation of EV charging infrastructure in new construction or developments, such as residential or commercial buildings, and public parking lots.

 Southeast
Not Enacted
Texas

Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure requirements establish mandates for the installation of EV charging infrastructure in new construction or developments, such as residential or commercial buildings, and public parking lots.

 Southwest
Not Enacted
Utah

Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure requirements establish mandates for the installation of EV charging infrastructure in new construction or developments, such as residential or commercial buildings, and public parking lots.

 West
Not Enacted
Vermont

Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure requirements establish mandates for the installation of EV charging infrastructure in new construction or developments, such as residential or commercial buildings, and public parking lots.

 Northeast
Not Enacted
Virginia

Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure requirements establish mandates for the installation of EV charging infrastructure in new construction or developments, such as residential or commercial buildings, and public parking lots.

 Southeast
Not Enacted
Washington

Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure requirements establish mandates for the installation of EV charging infrastructure in new construction or developments, such as residential or commercial buildings, and public parking lots.

 West
Not Enacted
West Virginia

Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure requirements establish mandates for the installation of EV charging infrastructure in new construction or developments, such as residential or commercial buildings, and public parking lots.

 Southeast
Not Enacted
Wisconsin

Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure requirements establish mandates for the installation of EV charging infrastructure in new construction or developments, such as residential or commercial buildings, and public parking lots.

 Midwest
Not Enacted
Wyoming

Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure requirements establish mandates for the installation of EV charging infrastructure in new construction or developments, such as residential or commercial buildings, and public parking lots.

 West

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