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Table 1. Existing and Proposed EV Charging Requirements Proposed Changes are in Red. Definitions of key terms are provided below.
A B C D E
Land Use
Type
CalGreen Requirements
Effective July 1, 2024
CalGreen Requirements
Effective January 1, 2026
Current Reach Code
Requirements
Effect of
Proposed Amendment
Single Family &
Townhome
One L2 EV Capable space
per D.U. No change Two L2 EV Ready spaces
per D.U. None proposed.
Multi-Family
Residential
10% L2 Charger
40% LP L2 EV Ready
Unassigned spaces:
25% L2 Charger
75% LP L2 EV Ready
Assigned Spaces:
100% LP L2 EV Ready
+ Direct Wiring*
Unassigned spaces:
20% 25% L2 Charger
80% 75% LP L2 EV Ready
Assigned Spaces:
100% LP L2 EV Ready +
Direct Wiring
Current and proposed
requirements both result in
100% of spaces with EV
readiness.
Proposed requirements will be
easier to comply with as majority
of spaces will have lower
amperage.
Office and Retail 5% L2 Charger
10% L2 EV Capable No change 20% L2 Charger;
30% L2 EV Capable
Retail uses were previously
categorized as “other non-
residential.”
Retail is now subject to the same
requirements as Offices.
Other Non-
Residential
Uses
5% L2 Charger
10% L2 EV Capable
10% L2 Charger
10% L2 EV Capable
10% L2 Charger
10% L2 EV Capable None proposed.
Hotel/Motel 10% L2 Charger
40% LP L2 EV Ready
25% L2 Charger
40% LP L2 EV Ready
15% 25% L2 Charger
25% 40% LP L2 EV Ready**
Hotels/Motels would be
required to add more Level 2
chargers and more low power
Level 2 Ready spaces.
* Direct Wiring specifies that EV Charging circuits will be directly tied to the unit’s electric panel or meter.
** Increasing the requirement for hotels and motels from 25% to 40% of parking spaces to be Low Power Level 2 EV Ready is the only change required by the intervening code requirements that took effect on July 1, 2024. All other changes shown in column D are proposed for consistency with 2025 CalGreen Requirements.
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Definitions:
EV Capable means the electric panel has necessary capacity and conduit is installed to parking spaces. EV Ready means EV Capable and wiring and outlet are installed. EVCS means Electric Vehicle Charging Station (charger) is installed. Level 1 (L1): 15-20 Amp, 120 Volt (standard household outlet). Driving distance provided: 3-4 miles per hour of charge. Low-Power Level 2 (LP L2): 20 Amp, 208/240 Volt. Driving Distance provided: 10-15 miles per hour of charge. Level 2 (L2): 40+ Amp, 208/240 Volt. Driving Distance provided: 25-30 miles per hour of charge. Level 3(L3) (Direct Current or DC Fast Charging): 80-400 Amp, 200-600 Volt DC. Driving Distance provided: 100+ miles per hour of charge.
D.U.: dwelling unit