This publication is for commercial and multi-family Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS). No plans are required for EVCS in single family dwellings however you are required to submit an electrical permit through our FIDO system before installation.
This information is the most common for how to obtain the necessary permits for your project and is not representative of all the conditions you may encounter. For more specific information or questions, contact the Permit Application Center at 703-222-0801, TTY 711.
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, similar to conventional hybrids, have batteries with a 10- to 40-mile range, which, when exceeded, are powered by a gas engine.
Extended range electric vehicles are fully driven by an electric motor which is initially powered by a battery, but after its 238-mile range is exhausted, it is powered by a generator run by a gasoline engine.
Battery electric vehicles are driven entirely by a battery-powered electric motor with a range up to 220 miles.
A Level 1 charging system can be plugged into most grounded electrical outlets, is usually rated for 15 amperes at 120 volts common and takes up to 12 hours to charge a vehicle.
A Level 2 charging system requires a dedicated 240-volt circuit and takes between four and six hours to charge a vehicle.
A Level 3 charging system is used in commercial applications, is hardwire per the manufacturer and takes less than an hour to charge a vehicle.