Flexible Standards for Building Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
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 law aims to make it easier and more affordable to expand EV charging across the state.
In clear language
New Jersey is creating flexible rules for how developers can build electric vehicle charging stations and parking spaces ready for charging equipment. Instead of a one-size-fits-all requirement, companies can now choose different ways to meet the standard based on how powerful the chargers are. This law aims to make it easier and more affordable to expand EV charging across the state.
How does this affect you?
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Who does this affect?
- Developers and builders planning new construction or parking facilities
- Property owners who want to install EV charging infrastructure
- Electric vehicle drivers looking for more charging options
- Municipalities setting local EV charging requirements
What can you do?
- If you own commercial property or are building, explore the new flexible charging standards to plan cost-effective EV infrastructure
- Advocate with your local government to adopt these alternative compliance standards in municipal codes
- Support the expansion of EV charging by patronizing businesses and parking facilities that offer charging options
Timeline
- 2026-05-18: Passed by the New Jersey Assembly
- 2026-06-18: Passed by the New Jersey Senate
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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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