Transportation electrification: electric vehicle charging stations: payment methods: uptime: regulations: violations.

Assembly Member Irwin's transportation electrification legislation modifies California's electric vehicle charging station requirements, establishing new payment standards and expanding oversight of charging infrastructure reliability. The bill revises payment requirements for direct current fast charging stations and level 1 and 2 charging stations, allowing subscription-based services while ensuring alternative payment options remain available to non-members.

For fast charging stations, the legislation requires Plug and Charge payment capabilities meeting ISO 15118 standards, with the Energy Commission authorized to modify payment methods based on cost impacts and technological changes. Level 1 and 2 stations must provide automated phone or SMS payment options, with potential adjustments permitted after January 2028.

The bill expands uptime reporting requirements to include charging stations funded through state incentives, ratepayer charges, or specific legal settlements. New standards will apply to stations installed after January 2024, while separate requirements will be developed by 2027 for stations installed between 2021-2024. The Energy Commission must consider factors including technological capabilities, closure risks, and implementation costs when developing these standards.

To ensure compliance, the legislation authorizes administrative penalties up to $2,500 per violation and enables the Energy Commission to seek court injunctions through the Attorney General. The bill exempts residential properties with four or fewer units and private commercial fleet charging stations from these requirements. All penalties collected will be deposited in the General Fund.