Overcoming roadblocks to California’s public EV charging infrastructure

Key Takeaways

• Difficulties in connecting charging sites to the grid pose the biggest delays in bringing publicly accessible EV charging stations online.
• Permitting delays still occur in some local jurisdictions despite new streamlining measures.
• Planning code updates may be needed to facilitate approvals of EV charging stations as the primary use of a site.
• Standardized reporting of permit turnaround times is needed to track the effectiveness of EV charging station streamlining legislation.