An electric vehicle charging station is a public or private parking space(s) that is (are) served by battery charging equipment with the purpose of transferring electric energy to a battery or other energy storage device in an electric vehicle and is classified based on the following levels:
(a) Level 1 is considered slow charging and operates on a 15 to 20 amp breaker on a 120 volt AC circuit.
(b) Level 2 is considered medium charging and operated on a 40 to 100 amp breaker on a 208 or 240 volt AC circuit.
(c) Level 3 is considered fast or rapid charging and operated on a 60 amp or higher breaker on a 480 volt or higher three phase circuit with special grounding equipment. Level 3 stations can also be referred to as rapid charging stations that are typically characterized by industrial grade electrical outlets that allow for faster recharging of electric vehicles.
(Ord. 2021-23. Passed 10-5-21.)