(A) Definitions. In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE. A vehicle that uses electricity for propulsion.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY EQUIPMENT. A device or facility for delivering electricity to an electric vehicle.
EV READY PARKING SPACE. A parking space that has full circuit installation of a minimum 40 ampere, 208/240-volt circuit, raceway wiring (three-quarter-inch minimum), a NEMA 14-50R receptacle, and circuit overcurrent protection devices.
EVSE-INSTALLED PARKING SPACE. A parking space with electric vehicle supply equipment that is fully installed from the electric panel to the parking space.
HOUSING UNITS.
(a) 1. Single- family detached houses;
2. Duplexes; and
3. Townhouses that are subject to the provisions of the International Residential Code.
(b) HOUSING UNITS does not include multifamily residential buildings that are subject to the provisions of the International Building Code.
LEVEL 2 CHARGING. The charging capability of the electric vehicle supply equipment:
(a) Includes the ability to charge a battery or any other energy storage device in an electric vehicle through the means of an alternating current electrical service with a minimum of 208 volts; and
(b) Meets applicable industry safety standards.
VEHICLE. The meaning stated in Md. Code Ann., Transportation Art., § 11-176.
(B) This subsection applies to the construction of housing units that include a separate garage, carport, or driveway for each residential unit.
(1) Shall include in or on garage, carport or driveway:
(a) One EVSE-installed parking space capable of providing at least Level 2 charging; or
(b) One EV-ready parking space.
(Bill No. 22-01, 3-15-2022; Bill No. 24-04, 5-21-2024)