Hayward complies with California Title 24 EV-ready requirements for new construction and multi-family projects. AB 2097 eliminates parking minimums near transit, and public EV stalls are enforced for charging-only use.
Electric vehicle charging in Hayward follows California Building Code Title 24 Part 6 and Part 11 CalGreen standards, which require new single-family homes to include an EV-ready circuit and new multi-family and commercial construction to provide EV charging stations proportional to total parking. AB 2097, effective January 2023, eliminates residential and commercial parking minimums within a half-mile of major transit stops such as Hayward BART, which affects charging layouts for new projects. Public charging stalls are restricted to actively charging vehicles under CVC 22511, and ICE vehicles parked in EV-designated stalls may be cited and towed. Residential EV charger installation requires an electrical permit through the Hayward Building Division, and utility upgrades may be needed for Level 2 installations on older services.
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