Washington, DC Parking Rules: EV Charging (2026)

C. 23 created the Electric Vehicle Charging Station Pilot Program, administered by the District Department of Transportation (DDOT). DDOT was required to install at least 15 electric vehicle charging stations by January 1, 2019, with a minimum of one station in each of the District's eight wards, and every station installed under the program has to be able to charge more than one vehicle simultaneously. Each station must be capable of collecting and transmitting data to DDOT in real time, including the amount of energy consumed, the location, time of day and duration of each use, and how the customer paid for the charge.

Starting January 1, 2020 and every year after, DDOT must submit an annual report to the Council, and publish it publicly, that analyzes that usage data and makes recommendations on continuing any agreements for stations, improving access, siting additional locations, the power level stations should provide, and other policies to encourage EV adoption. DDOT is also required to publish and maintain, on its own website, a map showing every installed charging station's location, updated at least once per quarter. 24, separately directs DDOT to prepare a comprehensive clean vehicle transition plan by July 1, 2021, targeting at least 25% zero-emission vehicle registrations by 2030 and full electrification of the public bus fleet. C. C. Law 22-168.