Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Guideline

CSA Group
Standards Development Organisation:
Canadian Standards Association (operating as CSA Group)
Working Program:
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Designation Number:
V802
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Development Activity:
New Standard
ICS code(s):
91.140.50
13.180
Status:
Proceeding to development
SDO Comment Period Start Date:
SDO Comment Period End Date:
Posted On:

Scope:

Note: As requested by the responsible SDO, this NOI being reissued as the standard was in the initial stages of development for more than 12 months. An additional comment period of February 6 to February 27, 2024 (originally published on November 22, 2022).

Note: The comment period for this NOI has been extended to December 27, 2022 to allow for a collaborative discussion to take place between SCC-accredited SDOs

This standard will provide guidance to help promote the safe, consistent, and reliable deployment of EV charging infrastructure that is accessible, convenient, and seamless for all users. The document will address issues relating to installation guidance, interoperability, reliability and performance, charging infrastructure distribution, and accessibility. The elements of this document include, but are not limited to: 

  1. Installation Guidance – Guidance in-line with the Canadian Electrical Code and National Electric Code (NFPA 70) installation requirements for safe installations of infrastructure and relevant product safety standards. 

  1. Interoperability - Compatibility of charging networks with relevant standards and multiple payment methods. 

  1. Reliability and performance - Metrics for reliability, performance, and uptime.  

  1. Charging Infrastructure Distribution -– Methodical and equitable distribution of charging stations in public places, multi-unit residential buildings, and workplaces. 

  1. Accessibility – Design guidelines for charging stations that address the specific needs of persons with disabilities.

Project need:

As the demand for EV charging infrastructure increases, there are key considerations, such as safety, consumer charging experience, reliability, and accessibility, that must be evaluated to support successful EV deployment. Public charging experiences must be positive for EV drivers while supporting competition and innovation in the EV charging products and services market. This will help increase consumer confidence in EVs, increase uptake, and ultimately help meet net-zero emission targets. This document can be used by both the public and private sectors to help guide the safe installation and efficient operations of EV chargers.

Note: The information provided above was obtained by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) and is provided as part of a centralized, transparent notification system for new standards development. The system allows SCC-accredited Standards Development Organizations (SDOs), and members of the public, to be informed of new work in Canadian standards development, and allows SCC-accredited SDOs to identify and resolve potential duplication of standards and effort.

Individual SDOs are responsible for the content and accuracy of the information presented here. The text is presented in the language in which it was provided to SCC.