# Sec. 4-270. Definitions

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.

## Sec. 4-270. Definitions

Prince George's County, Md., Code § 4-270 (2026)

(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.