Comparison Table
2022 Reach Code, 2025 CalGreen Code, and Proposed Updated 2025 Reach Code Electrical Vehicle (EV) Requirements
The following chart details, in broad strokes, the distinctions between the EV Parking Requirements of the City’s current Reach Code (the “2022 Reach Code”) and the requirements of the 2025 Green Building Standards Code (“CALGreen”), and identifies which standard is included in the proposed 2025 Reach Code. Below the chart are descriptions of the abbreviations used.
Category
2022 Reach Code
2025 CALGreen
2025 Reach Code
Multi-Family, < 20 Units
Each unit w/ parking: 1 Level 2 EV Ready (40 amp)
Each unit w/ parking: 1 Low Power EV Ready (20 amp)
Unassigned spaces:
1 Low Power EV Ready per unit
Continues City’s 2022 standard
Multi-Family, ≥ 20 Units
First 20 units: see above
25% of addt’l units: 1 Level 2 EV Ready
75% of addt’l units: 1 Low Power EV Ready
Each unit with parking: 1 Low Power EV Ready space
Unassigned spaces:
1 Low Power EV Ready space per unit
Continues City’s 2022 standard
Affordable Housing
10% of units with parking: 1 Level 2 EV Ready space (240V/40 amp) 90% of units with parking:
1 Level 1 EV Ready space (120V/20 amp)
(Same requirements as market rate housing)
Continues City’s 2022 standard
Hotels and Motels
10% of spaces LV2 EVCS
50% of spaces LV2 Capable
65% of EV charging spaces =
40% LP L2 receptacles +
25% Level 2 EVSE
Adopts 2025 CALGreen standard
Office and Retail
35% of spaces LV2 EVCS
35% of spaces LV2 capable
15% of spaces EVCS
5% of spaces EV Capable
Continues City’s 2022 standard
Other Non-Residential Uses
35% of spaces LV2 EVCS
35% of spaces LV2 capable
10% of spaces EVCS
10% of spaces EV capable
Continues City’s 2022 standard
EV Abbreviations and Descriptions
(Definitions are referenced in Attachment #3 - Resolution) LV2 Capable – Level 2 EV Capable
An EV Capable stall requires just the infrastructure (conduit, breaker space, junction box, etc.) for the future installation of an EV charging station.
Level 1 EV Ready – Level 1 Electric Vehicle Ready
Parking space served with 110/120 volt outlet with 20-ampere capacity (compatible with house outlets). No charger installed. Can provide a slower charge, ideal for longer charge times.
Low Power Level 2 EV Ready – Low Power Electric Vehicle Ready Parking space served with 220/240V outlet with 20 ampere minimum capacity. No charger installed. Faster than Level 1 EV Ready space.
Level 2 EV Charging Ready/Level 2 EV Ready – Level 2 Electric Vehicle Charging Ready Parking space served with 220/240 volt outlet with 40 ampere minimum capacity. No charger installed. Faster than Level 1 EV Ready and Low Power Level 2 EV Ready spaces.
LP L2 receptacles – Low Power Level 2 Receptacles
An electrical outlet (220/240 volt with 20 ampere minimum capacity) that supplies power to a Low Power Level 2 EV charging system.
Level 2 EVSE – Level 2 Electric Vehicle Service Equipment Includes charger, connectors, cables, and control systems with a minimum capacity of 30 amperes connected to a circuit serving a Level 2 EV Ready Space (220/240V outlet).
LV2 EVCS – Level 2 Electric Vehicle Charging Station
A parking space that includes installation of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) with a minimum capacity of 30 amperes connected to a circuit serving a Level 2 EV Ready Space (220/240 outlet) Photovoltaic (PV) Requirements
The next table highlights the distinctions between the Photovoltaic (PV) panel requirements of the 2022 Reach Code and the 2025 California Energy Code, and clarifies which standard is included in the proposed 2025 Reach Code.
Category
2022 Reach Code
2025 Energy Code
2025 Reach Code
Single Family & Duplex
No requirement
PV systems required for new construction
Adopts 2025 Energy Code standard
Multifamily, low rise
No requirement
PV systems required for new construction
Adopts 2025 Energy Code standard
Multifamily, hi rise
< 10K sf: 3 kWDC system required
≥ 10K sf: 5 kWDC system required
PV systems required; PV capacity factor 2.21
Retains 2022 Reach Code standard
Hotels and motels
No requirement
PV systems required for new construction
Adopts 2025 Energy Code standard
Non-residential
< 10K sf: 3 kWDC system required
≥ 10K sf: 5 kWDC system required
PV systems required; PV capacity varies based on type of building Retains 2022 Reach Code standard
Note that for both of the above tables, there are exceptions and nuances to these requirements that the tables do not describe.