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California EVSE compliance

Map your AC and DC charger deadlines before the field visit.

California EVSE compliance is a weights-and-measures issue. Zero Wave is founder-led by Derrick Espinoza, California Licensed Service Agent #36738.

Licensed-agent support

California EVSE compliance is a weights-and-measures issue.

Zero Wave is founder-led by Derrick Espinoza, California Licensed Service Agent #36738. Testing and documentation support can help owners understand the likely path before commercial operation, inspection preparation, or retest.

California Licensed Service Agent

Derrick Espinoza

License #36738

Agency
CDFA Division of Measurement Standards
Expiration
Expires 6/3/2031
Deadline map

California commercial EVSE timing in plain English.

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TypeInstalledDeadlinePath
AC EVSEInstalled before January 1, 2021January 1, 2031Comply by January 1, 2031 for commercial use.
AC EVSEInstalled on or after January 1, 2021Upon installationPlan testing and documentation before paid charging begins.
DC EVSEInstalled before January 1, 2023January 1, 2033Comply by January 1, 2033 for commercial use.
DC EVSEInstalled on or after January 1, 2023Upon installationPlan testing and documentation before paid charging begins.
Readiness

A deadline is not the same as a clean test file.

Commercial EVSE readiness includes inventory, pricing method, display visibility, recorded representation, markings, security evidence where applicable, and a clear retest path.

Last reviewed June 11, 2026

This page is informational and not legal advice. Confirm requirements with CDFA-DMS, your County Sealer, and the applicable authority having jurisdiction.

What you get

A clear package for owners, operators, and compliance teams.

Zero Wave documents the transaction and the field conditions around it so the next step is visible.

  • Site intake review
  • EVSE inventory summary
  • Field test plan
  • Accuracy test results
  • Pass/fail notes
  • Marking and display observations
  • Security seal and audit trail observations where applicable
  • Photo documentation
  • Retest recommendations
  • Compliance-ready documentation package
Who this is for

Commercial charging teams that cannot afford guesswork.

From one site to a multi-location rollout, the work is built for teams that need trustworthy kWh transactions.

California site hosts and charge point operators
Fleets, municipalities, parking operators, and property managers
Installers, developers, and EVSE manufacturers preparing commercial deployments
FAQ

Common questions

Short answers for owners and operators planning commercial EVSE testing.

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NIST Handbook 44 is a national weights-and-measures reference used by many jurisdictions for commercial measuring devices. EVSE requirements should be confirmed with the authority having jurisdiction.

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Zero Wave will help map charger type, installed date, billing method, testing priority, and documentation gaps.

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