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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
• 15% L2 Charger
• 5% L2 EV Capable
• 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