Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Depot Demonstration Project

The Board of Public Utilities (Board) must develop a request for proposal to determine eligibility for the establishment of demonstration projects involving the development of EV charging depots for EV use. The proposal shall describe the following:

• The requirements for the provision of EV charging depots;

• The production or storage of Class I renewable energy;

• Demand management plans; and,

• The total number of EV miles traveled, which depots shall, at a minimum, be capable of supporting coincident peak sufficient to meet vehicle electric loads.

Priority will be given to direct current (DC) fast charging demonstration projects for medium- and heavy-duty fleets. Additional terms and conditions apply. The Board must report the results of the demonstration projects to the Legislature by January 2029.

(Reference Assembly Bill 4794, 2024)