Hello. Please sign in!

Guide to the ADA Standards

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

electric vehicle charging station symbol

The Standards do not include specific provisions for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.  However, it is advisable to address access to EV charging stations so that they are usable by people with disabilities.  If provided, accessible spaces at EV charging stations cannot count toward the minimum number of accessible car and van parking spaces required in a parking facility.

Accessible EV charging station.  Notes:  Recommendations:  Provide access to a reasonable number of spaces serving EV charging stations or use the scoping table in §208.2 to determine an appropriate number.  (The number of accessible spaces serving EV charging stations must be determined separately from the required number of car and van parking spaces.)  Provide an accessible route on both sides of the vehicle space that connects to the charging station for easier access.  A vehicle space at least 10’ – 13’ wide is advisable.  A 10’ width offers an extra 2’ that effectively provides a 5’ aisle on one side when paired with the accessible route; a 13’ wide space will allow an 8’ aisle. This flexibility is helpful since the parking direction is determined by the location of the charging station and the vehicle connection.  Use the International Symbol of Accessibility only where spaces are reserved exclusively for people with disabilities.

[MORE INFO...]

*You must sign in to view [MORE INFO...]