Electric Vehicle Ready Space

Ekotrope allows the rater to specify whether the home is equipped with an EV Ready charging space via a checkbox in the General Info section while editing a building design.  This data point currently does not impact HERS Index or energy calculations and is only used by certain utility rebate programs as a data collection mechanism to provide rebates.

There is currently no precise universal definition for what qualifies as an EV Ready Space. Please follow the definition that matches the context in which this field will be used.

SRP ENERGY STAR Home Rebate Program

Electric Vehicle Ready Space

• Prewire must be a dedicated 208/240-volt, 40 or 50-amp circuit capable of supporting a NEMA 14-50 outlet.
• Outlet shall be located in the garage and provide at least one EV Ready Space.
• The branch circuit shall be identified as “EV Ready” in the service panel or subpanel directory, and the termination location shall be marked as “EV Ready”.

IECC

Electric Vehicle Ready Space

A designated parking space which is provided with one 40-ampere, 208/240-volt dedicated branch circuit for EVSE servicing Electric Vehicles. The circuit shall terminate in a suitable termination point such as a receptacle, junction box, or an EVSE, and be located in close proximity to the proposed location of the EV parking spaces.

Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE)

The conductors, including the ungrounded, grounded, and equipment grounding conductors, and the Electric Vehicle connectors, attachment plugs, and all other fittings, devices, power outlets, or apparatus installed specifically for the purpose of transferring energy between the premises wiring and the Electric Vehicle.

Consumers Energy Home Charger Rebates

Rebate Requirements

To qualify for the $500 rebate you must:

• Be a Consumers Energy residential customer
• Own a plug-in EV
• Install an approved Wi-Fi connected Level 2 charger at your home

If you've already installed a Level 2 charger at your residence, you may still qualify for the rebate if your charger has data-sharing capability and is compatible with approved networks.

Oklahoma Gas and Electric EV Rebates

To qualify for the EV Ready bonus, the home must be eligible for one of the tier levels and be equipped to receive at least a typically 240-volt (32 amps) Level 2 charger. There needs to be a NEMA outlet in the garage or parking area. This outlet must be in addition to the dryer outlet. 

Massachusetts Stretch Code

An "EV ready space" is a requirement of the Massachusetts Stretch Code. This is defined as follows: A designated parking space which is provided with wiring and electrical service sufficient to provide 240 volt AC level II or equivalent EV charging, as defined by Standard SAE J1772 for EVSE servicing light duty Electric Vehicles.

DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Program, Version 2

One parking space is provided per dwelling unit that includes a powered 208/240V, 40A receptacle installed in dwelling unit’s garage or within 6 feet of private driveway. The electric service panel identifies the branch circuit as “Electric Vehicle Charging.” For exceptions and requirements for units without private driveways, please refer to the DOE ZERH Homes National Program Requirements, Version 2.