The 2025 CALGreen Code: What Every California Multi-family Developer Needs to Know About EV Charging

The 2025-26 CALGreen Code Update: A Property Manager’s Guide to Multi-family EV Charging Compliance

Executive Summary: What you Need to Know about 2025 CALGreen Code for EV Charging

Beginning on January 1, 2026, the 2025 CALGreen Code (Title 24, Part 11) fundamentally redefined how multi-family properties must integrate electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. The new code shifts the baseline requirement to 100% unit access for EV charging.

Multi-family real estate developers and asset managers must now understand and navigate:

1. The new 2025 CALGreen Code EV charging mandates and how they differ from the previous version of the code
2. Key definitions and how they pertain to your multi-family property
3. The most cost-effective and forward-looking way to meet current CALGreen code requirements and set your site up for long-term EV charging success

2025 CALGreen Code Key Takeaways

1. 100% of assigned parking spaces must be "EV Ready" with a complete circuit (wire + breaker) terminating in an EV receptacle.
   • EV Ready Receptacles must offer "Low Power Level 2" charging, which means a 20-amp (A) circuit per assigned parking space.
2. 25% of unassigned parking spaces, meaning shared or common spaces, must have Full Power Level 2 (L2) chargers installed.
   • Full Power L2 Chargers must be connected to a 40A-60A circuit

How to Safely & Economically Comply with 2025 CALGreen Code: Dynamic Load Balancing Technology

Electrical challenge: ensuring that every single assigned parking space and one quarter of common/unassigned parking spaces have access to EV charging. In most cases, software-controlled Dynamic Load Balancing (DLB) or Automatic Load Management System (ALMS) is essential to safely and economically comply with 2025 CALGreen code EV charging requirements.

Load Management, Explained

EVmatch software-controlled load management system ensures that buildings do not overload their electrical system at peak charging demand times. More specifically, load management technology protects against times when many drivers/residents are charging their electric car simultaneously. EVmatch management software enables chargers to operate as "smart" chargers where they communicate with each other to know how much electrical current to pull and when. EVmatch's load management technology applies to both Full-Power L2 and Low-Power L2 EV chargers, which can be plugged in to receptacles or hardwired. Load sharing capabilities provide tremendous flexibility in what EV charging solution you can install for resident drivers, reduces overall system power requirements, and lowers infrastructure costs.

Load Balancing/Management Example:

Scenario: Three (3) 50A L2 chargers share one 60A circuit breaker:

1. If one (1) charger is in use, it will pull the full 50A (12 kW) AC load
2. If two (2) chargers are in use, they will split the full 50A load, each pulling 25A (6 kW)
3. If three (3) chargers are in use, they will split the full 50A load in thirds, each pulling 16.67A (4 kW)

How EVmatch Helps Multi-family Developers Meet CALGreen Code & Future-Proof Properties

EVmatch provides technologically advanced, affordable, and carefully planned EV charging solutions to multi-family properties that will meet the new 2025 CALGreen Code. Our networking software offers Dynamic Load Balancing, payment processing, time-of-use pricing configurations, access controls, reservations, and more. This software solution is compatible with a variety of full-power Level 2 (6.6-19 kW) and low-power Level 2 (3.3-6.5 kW) electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS), giving you multiple hardware options based on residents needs, building configurations, or aesthetic preferences. EVmatch acts as your trusted EV charging partner across your portfolio. We value customers' goals & budget, and always give personal attention to each client, including rebate program advising and support with electrical installations.

Future-proof your property with EVmatch by:

1. Installing Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP)-enabled EVCS to easily monetize your EV charging assets and create long-term hardware/software flexibility
2. Creating a uniform EV charging offering and billing system to ensure fairness and avoid EV charging related disputes among residents and with management
3. Locking in comparably low capital expenditure (CapEx) and operating expenditure (OpEx) to meet your EV charging needs. You will not sacrifice quality for these savings and, in fact, will receive industry best customer support from the EVmatch team.
4. Leveraging EVmatch expertise and advisory services to tap into significant incentive funding sources that may otherwise have been unavailable or unknown

Why Customers Choose EVmatch for Charging Network and Project Advisory Services

At EVmatch, multi-family EV charging is our #1 priority since we know it can't always be yours. EV charging projects can be complex, including elements such as:

1. Understanding state & local code requirements
2. Project design, engineering & permitting
3. EV charger hardware selection
4. EV charging management platform and software plan selection
5. Driver-facing user app for session booking & payments
6. Property management EV charger dashboard for monitoring individual properties and full multi-family portfolios
7. Operations & Maintenance (O&M) plans and options
8. Understanding incentive program eligibility and application processes
9. Just to name a few...

Summary

• Who: Multi-family housing developers, managers, and owners must keep up with current state & local EV charging building code requirements and solution offerings.
• What: EV charging in California is a must-have for multi-family communities and properties. This requirement is dictated by laws such as the 2025 CALGreen Code, as well as by resident driver demand for at-home charging.
• When: The new 2025 CALGreen Code went into effect on January 1st, 2026. Electric vehicles are the present and future of the California automobile market, with the state phasing out the sale of new gasoline-only powered cars by 2035. The time for real estate asset managers to act is now.
• Why: Multi-family EV charging requirements in California continue on their steady and ambitious trend. Installing shared or assigned EV chargers at your property:
  • Attracts & retains high value tenants
  • Creates a long-term growing revenue stream
  • Increases property valuation
  • Future-proofs your property and keeps you ahead of the curve
  • Fulfills state code & green initiatives
• How: Partner with EVmatch to receive cutting-edge, customer-focused, affordable, and forward-looking EV charging services. Invest in a trusted partner today to ensure your properties and building residents are set up for EV charging success as electric car adoption accelerates over the coming decade.

Learn more about EVmatch multi-family solutions or contact us for a free, no commitment EV charging project consultation.

Contact: sales@evmatch.com | 650-206-9421