Attachment B-5 

FINAL REGULATION ORDER 

Zero Emission Vehicle Regulation: Electric Vehicle Charging Requirements 

Title 13, California Code of Regulations 
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§1962.3 

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As Amended: March 22, 2012 

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

Appendix A-5 

FINAL REGULATION ORDER 

Amend and Renumber section 1962.2, title 13, California Code of Regulation 

(CCR), to read as follows: 

[Note: Set forth below are the 2012 amendments to the electric vehicle charging 

requirements. The text of the amendments is shown in underline to indicate 

additions and strikeout to indicate deletions, compared to the preexisting 

regulatory language.] 

§ 1962.2.3. Electric Vehicle Charging Requirements 

(a) Applicability. This section applies to (1) all battery electric vehicles, range 

extended battery electric vehicles, except for model year 2006 through 2013 

neighborhood electric vehicles, that qualify for 1.0 or greater ZEV credit under 

section 1962.1and 1962.2, and (2) all hybrid electric vehicles that are capable of 

being recharged by a battery charger that transfers energy from the electricity 

grid to the vehicle for purposes of recharging the vehicle traction battery, other 

than battery electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles that are only capable of 

Level 1 charging. 

(b) Definitions. 

(1) The definitions in section 1962.1 and 1962.2 apply to this section. 

(2) "Level 1 charging" means a charging method that allows an electric 

vehicle or hybrid electric vehicle to be charged by having its charger 

connected to the most common grounded receptacle (NEMA 5-15R). A 

vehicle that is only capable of Level 1 charging is one that is charged by 

an on-board or off-board charger capable of accepting energy from the 

existing AC supply network. The maximum power is 12 amps, with a 

branch circuit rating of 15 amps, and continuous power of 1.44 kilowatts. 

(c) Requirements. 

(1) Beginning with the 2006 model year, all vehicles identified in 

subsection (a) must be equipped with a conductive charger inlet port and 

charging system which meets all the specifications applicable to AC Level 1 and 

Level 2 charging contained in Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Surface 

Vehicle Recommended Practice SAE J1772 REV NOV 2001 JAN 2010, SAE 

Electric Vehicle and Plug in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Conductive Charge Coupler, 

which is incorporated herein by reference. All such vehicles must also be 

equipped with an on-board charger with a minimum output of 3.3 kilovolt 

amps.kilowatts, or, sufficient power to enable a complete charge in less than 4 

hours. 
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As Amended: March 22, 2012 

Date of Hearing: January 26-27, 2012

(2) A manufacturer may apply to the Executive Officer for approval to use 

an alternative to the AC inlet described in subsection (c)(1), provided that the 

following conditions are met: 

 (A) each vehicle is supplied with a rigid adaptor that would enable 

the vehicle to meet all of the remaining system and on-board charger 

requirements described in subsection (c)(1); and 

 (B) the rigid adaptor and alternative inlet must be tested and 

approved by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). 

Note: Authority cited: Sections 39600, 39601, 43013, 43018, 43101, 43104 and 43105, Health and Safety Code. 

Reference: Sections 39002, 39003, 39667, 43000, 43009.5, 43013, 43018, 43100, 43101, 43101.5, 43102, 43104, 

43105, 43106, 43107, 43204 and 43205.5, Health and Safety Code. Authority cited: Sections 39600, 39601, 43013, 

43018, 43101, 43104 and 43105, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 38562, 39002, 39003, 39667, 43000, 

43009.5, 43013, 43018, 43018.5, 43100, 43101, 43101.5, 43102, 43104, 43105, 43106, 43107, 43204 and 43205.5, 

Health and Safety Code.