EV Charging Station Standards Based on Power Levels
Official: A4531 — Establishes alternative compliance standards for development of electric vehicle supply equipment and Make-Ready parking spaces based on charging capacity.
Reading: The bill establishes new alternative compliance standards that create flexibility in EV charging infrastructure development while maintaining or increasing overall charging capacity requirements.
This is meant to speed up the growth of EV charging infrastructure across the state.
In clear language
This law sets flexible rules for how electric vehicle charging stations and parking spaces must be built in New Jersey, allowing developers to meet requirements based on different charging power levels instead of a one-size-fits-all approach. The standards make it easier for businesses and property owners to install charging equipment by offering different compliance options. This is meant to speed up the growth of EV charging infrastructure across the state.
How does this affect you?
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Who does this affect?
- Property developers and business owners planning new parking areas or renovations
- Electric vehicle owners looking for places to charge their cars
- Municipalities and local governments setting development rules
- EV charging equipment manufacturers and installers
What can you do?
- If you own or manage property, explore EV charging installation options under the new flexible standards
- Contact your local government to understand how this law affects parking requirements in your area
- Support or advocate for EV charging stations at workplaces and public spaces in your community
Timeline
- 2026-05-18: Passed by the New Jersey Assembly
- 2026-06-18: Passed by the New Jersey Senate
3 people have acted on this policy
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- Clinton CalabreseDNew Jersey
- Bill sponsoredIn progressPrime sponsor of A4531: Establishes alternative compliance standards for development of electric vehicle supply equipment and Make-Ready parking spaces based on charging capacity.
- Linda CarterDNew Jersey
- Bill sponsoredIn progressPrime sponsor of A4531: Establishes alternative compliance standards for development of electric vehicle supply equipment and Make-Ready parking spaces based on charging capacity.
- Robert KarabinchakDNew Jersey
- Bill sponsoredIn progressPrime sponsor of A4531: Establishes alternative compliance standards for development of electric vehicle supply equipment and Make-Ready parking spaces based on charging capacity.
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