ATTACHMENT 2
EV INSTALLATIONS
2020 REACH CODES VERSUS 2025 PROPOSED ORDINANCE
Current 2020
Reach Code
2025 Code
Proposed
Ordinance
2025 California Building
Code
Single Family,
Duplex,
Townhomes
Unassigned
Spaces
Level 1
Level 2
1 RS per unit
1 RS per unit
Level 2 - 30% RS
Level 1 – 70% RS
1 RS per unit
1 RS per unit
Level 2 – 30% RS
Level 1 – 70% RS
-
1 C per unit
-
-
Multifamily
Dwellings
Level 1
L
evel 2
Low Power
Level 2
Level 2 EV
Chargers
50% RS of
dwelling units
40% RS of
dwelling units
-
10% Total spaces
4 0% RS
assigned/
unassigned
50% RS
assigned/
unassigned
10% Total Spaces
-
-
1 RS per dwelling unit
assigned space
25% of unassigned
spaces
-
Hotel and Motels EV Capable
Level 2
Low Power
Level 2
Level 2 EV
Chargers
50%
40% RS
-
10%
35%
40% RS
-
25%
-
40% RS
-
25%
OƯice Buildings EV Capable
Co
nduit
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
35% C
-
3 5% EVCS
-
35% C
-
3 5% EVCS
-
Sliding Scale
0%-23% C
-
0%-17% EVCS
-
Other Non-
residential EV Capable
Co
nduit
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
35% C
-
3 5% EVCS
1 EVCS per 100
or fraction
thereof
35% C
-
3 5% EVCS
1 EVCS per 100
or fraction
thereof
Sliding Scale
0%-23% C
-
0%-12% EVCS
-
Attachment 2
C: EV Capable – Conduit provided
RS: EV Ready Space – Outlet provided
EVCS/EVSE: EV Charging Station – Charger installed
Electric Vehicle (EV) Capable Space: A vehicle space with electrical panel space and load capacity to support a branch circuit and necessary raceways, both underground and/or surface mounted, to support EV charging.
Raceways linking the electrical panel and parking space only need to be installed in spaces that will be inaccessible in the future, either trenched underground or where penetrations to walls, floors, or other partitions would otherwise be required for future installation of branch circuits. The panel circuit directory shall identify the overcurrent protective device space(s) reserved for EV charging as “EV CAPABLE.” Construction documents shall indicate future completion of raceway from the panel to the parking space, via the installed inaccessible raceways.
Level 1 Electric Vehicle (EV) Ready Space: A parking space served by a complete electric branch circuit, overprotection device, a raceway (both underground and/or surface mounted) that may include multiple circuits as allowed by the California Electrical Code, wiring, and either a) a receptacle labeled “Electric Vehicle Outlet” with at least a ½” font adjacent to the parking space, or b) electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE).
Level 2 Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Receptacle is a 208/240-volt 40-ampere minimum branch circuit and a receptacle.
Low Power Level 2 Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Receptacle is a 208/240-volt 20- ampere minimum branch circuit and a receptacle.
Electric Vehicle Charging Station (EVCS): A parking space that includes installation of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). EVCS installation may be used to satisfy a Level 2 EV Ready Space requirement.
Level 3 Electric Vehicle Charging Station (EVCS): A parking space that includes installation of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) connected to a circuit serving a Level 3 EV Ready Space. EVCS installation may be used to satisfy a Level 3 EV Ready Space requirement.
Attachment 2