625.42 EV continuous loads
What changed in 625.42
Fixed-in-place EV equipment can have adjustable current settings, and the load can be based on the setting when access to it is restricted.
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- EV charging loads still count as continuous loads.
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Fixed-in-place EV equipment can have adjustable current settings, and the load can be based on the setting when access to it is restricted.
2023 NEC®Revised
EV charger loads are still continuous. The rules letting an energy management system or restricted adjustable settings set the service and feeder load now sit in (A) and (B), tied to 750.30.
Open the 2023 page →2026 NEC®Revised
Adjustable settings can size the circuit, fleet software and self-adjusting equipment are recognized, and a note was added.
Open the 2026 page →More 2020 changes in Article 625
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