New rules for building electric vehicle charging stations based on how fast they charge
Official: S 3738 — 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 a new regulatory framework to facilitate EV charging infrastructure deployment.
The goal is to make it easier and more practical to install EV charging infrastructure across New Jersey.
In clear language
This bill creates flexible standards for how electric vehicle charging stations and parking spaces must be built, letting developers meet requirements in different ways depending on the charging speed. The bill was replaced by another version (A4531) in June 2026. The goal is to make it easier and more practical to install EV charging infrastructure across New Jersey.
How does this affect you?
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Who does this affect?
- Developers and property owners building or upgrading parking areas
- Electric vehicle owners looking for places to charge
- Businesses and municipalities planning new construction projects
- Communities working to expand EV charging networks
What can you do?
- If you own or develop property, learn about the new charging equipment standards when planning parking facilities
- Support local efforts to install EV charging stations in your community
- Check the current version (A4531) for the final rules when they are enacted
Timeline
- 2026-06-18: Bill substituted by A4531
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