California is taking a big step towards solving the only real problem with EVs - charging for people who don't own a garage.

Summary

Starting in 2026, California will require all new residential units with parking spaces to be EV charger-ready, significantly increasing access to electric vehicle charging.

Multi-family developments must equip at least one EV-ready spot per unit, while hotels, commercial lots, and parking renovations will also face new EV charging mandates.

Advocacy groups praise the policy, emphasizing its balanced approach to affordability and infrastructure needs.

The initiative aligns with California’s 2035 ban on new gas-powered car sales, aiming to address key barriers to EV adoption and support the state’s transition to electrification.

    • AA5B@lemmy.world
      41·
      3 days ago

      The goal is to start making charging ubiquitous, so it will eventually be available to everyone. Let wealthy early adopters pay to build out the infrastructure and the market, so it will be everywhere ready to use

    • Gammelfisch@lemmy.world
      21·
      3 days ago

      False, The used Chevrolet Bolt, Bolt EUV and Nissan Leaf EV’s are affordable and there are plenty of them on the market with low mileage.

      • orrk@lemmy.world
        21·
        3 days ago

        that’s not even mentioning the Chinease cards from manufactures like BYD (outside the US)