Division 3. Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
Codified through Bill No. CB-018-2026, adopted May 12, 2026, effective July 24, 2026. Source: Municode, Supplement 2026 Update 2. Editorial notes and legislative history omitted.
Division 3. Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 4-270 (2026)
Sec. 4-270. DefinitionsLinkCopy Citation
(a)
The words defined in this Section shall have the meanings set forth below whenever they appear in this Division.
(1)
Electric Vehicle (EV) is a vehicle, whether hybrid or not, that is powered by an electric motor drawing current from rechargeable storage batteries, fuel cells, or other portable sources of electrical current, and which may include a nonelectrical source of power designed to charge batteries and components.
(2)
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure means conduit/wiring, structures, machinery, and equipment necessary and integral to support electric vehicle charging.
(3)
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) is the apparatus, commonly called charging stations or charging docs, installed specifically for the purpose of transferring energy between the premises wiring and the Electric Vehicle.
(4)
EV-Ready Parking Space is a designated parking space which is provided with a dedicated branch circuit that is not less than 40-ampere and 208/240-volt assigned for EVSE terminating in a receptacle or junction box located near the proposed location of an EV parking space. For two adjacent EV-Ready spaces, a single branch circuit is permitted.
(5)
EV Level 2 Charging Station Ready Outlet is an outlet/receptable with a 50 amp, 240 volt rating, for purposes of connecting Level 2 EVSE.
(6)
EV Level 2 Charging means that the charging capability of the electric vehicle charging outlet includes the ability to charge a battery or any other storage device in an electric vehicle through means of an alternating current electrical service with a minimum of 208 volts and that meets applicable industry safety standards and future changes to the National Electrical Code as adopted in Subtitle 9 of this Code.
(7)
Level 3 Alterations means "Level 3 alterations" as the term is used in the International Existing Building Code adopted in Subtitle 4 of this County Code.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 4-271 (2026)
Sec. 4-271. EV parking required—Single, two- and three-family dwellingsLinkCopy Citation
(a)
Applicability.
(1)
This section applies only to the construction of new dwelling units with a garage, carport or driveway including:
(A)
Single Family Detached;
(B)
Townhouses and Duplexes;
(C)
Three-family;
(D)
Two-family; and
(E)
Conversions of single-family detached dwellings.
(2)
This section does not apply to:
(A)
Manufactured homes (mobile homes) and industrialized dwellings (modular homes);
(B)
New dwelling units that do not have electric utility available; and
(C)
Dwelling units with building permits approved prior to July 1, 2023.
(b)
Required EV Parking Space.
(1)
A residential dwelling unit subject to this Section shall include a minimum of one EV-Ready parking space or an EVSE-Installed parking space capable of EV Level 2 charging.
(2)
Each EV parking space shall be provided with a dedicated circuit and be located within fifteen (15) feet of the intended vehicle parking location.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 4-272 (2026)
Sec. 4-272. EV parking required—Multifamily dwellingsLinkCopy Citation
(a)
Applicability.
(1)
This section applies only to new construction and Level 3 alterations of buildings containing four or more dwelling units that have three (3) or more parking spaces.
(2)
This section does not apply to multifamily building permit applications submitted prior to January 1, 2027.
(b)
Make Ready Standards—Multifamily Dwellings. Multifamily dwellings subject to this section shall provide sufficient electrical vehicle infrastructure to support:
(1)
Ten percent (10%) of parking spaces to be EV-Ready Parking Spaces,
(2)
All EVSE-Installed spaces required under the Zoning Ordinance of Prince George's County, Maryland.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 4-273 (2026)
Sec. 4-273. EV parking required—Commercial buildingsLinkCopy Citation
(a)
Scope.
(1)
This section applies only to new construction and Level 3 alterations of commercial buildings that have 3 or more off-street parking spaces and located in a development subject to the requirements of Section 27-6305(e) of the County Code.
(2)
This section does not apply to commercial building permit applications submitted prior to January 1, 2027.
(b)
Make Ready Standards—Commercial Buildings. Commercial buildings subject to this section shall provide sufficient electric vehicle infrastructure to support:
(1)
Ten percent (10%) of parking spaces to be EV-Ready Parking Spaces, and
(2)
All EVSE-Installed spaces required under the Zoning Ordinance of Prince George's County, Maryland.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 4-274 (2026)
Sec. 4-274. General requirementsLinkCopy Citation
(a)
EV Charging Regulations. DPIE shall implement a review process for permits to install electric vehicle charging stations and publish regulations governing the installation and performance of such charging stations.
(b)
EV Circuit Labeling. Where EV parking is provided, the service panel or subpanel circuit directory shall identify the spaces reserved to support EV charging as "EV-Ready". The circuit termination point shall also be marked as "EV-Ready".
(c)
EVSE Maintenance Standard. EVSE shall be maintained in good condition in all respects, including the functioning of equipment, by the property owner.
Prince George's County, Md., Code §§ 4-275–4-315 (2026)