New Rules for Installing Electric Vehicle Charging Stations and Parking Spaces
Official: A 4531 — Establishes alternative compliance standards for development of electric vehicle supply equipment and Make-Ready parking spaces based on charging capacity.
Reading: The bill establishes alternative compliance standards for electric vehicle supply equipment and Make-Ready parking spaces, creating new regulatory pathways to expand EV charging infrastructure deployment.
This gives builders and property owners more options while still pushing forward EV infrastructure across the state.
In clear language
New Jersey passed a law that sets up different requirements for businesses and developers who build electric vehicle charging stations and ready-to-charge parking spaces, depending on how powerful the chargers are. The law gives companies flexibility in how they meet charging infrastructure goals by allowing alternative compliance options based on charging capacity. This makes it easier for New Jersey to expand access to EV charging across the state.
How does this affect you?
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Who does this affect?
- Property developers and businesses installing EV charging equipment
- Electric vehicle owners looking for places to charge
- Parking facility operators and property managers
- Companies planning new commercial or residential developments
What can you do?
- If you own or manage a property, learn about the new charging requirements and alternative compliance options when planning renovations or new construction
- If you drive an EV, look for newly compliant charging stations that meet these standards at workplaces and parking facilities
- Advocate for charging infrastructure in your community by referring to these new standards when requesting EV-ready parking
Timeline
- 2026-08-27: Law approved as P.L.2026, c.79
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