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SB 314

Weights and measures: electric vehicle supply equipment.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Steve Padilla

SB 314 mandates California weights and measures standards for EV chargers to ensure accurate energy measurement and billing consistency across the state's growing EV infrastructure.

May 23 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
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Bill Summary · SB 314

Legislative bill overview

SB 314 establishes state weights and measures standards for electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) to ensure consistent, accurate charging across California. The bill requires standardization of how EV chargers measure and report energy delivery to consumers and grid operators.

Why is this important

As California mandates increased EV adoption, standardized measurement of charging equipment prevents consumer fraud, ensures fair billing, and improves grid management. Without uniform standards, different chargers could overcharge consumers or misreport energy consumption, creating market inefficiencies and public trust issues.

Potential points of contention

  • Industry compliance costs: Manufacturers may face expenses retrofitting existing EVSE or redesigning equipment to meet new state standards
  • Federal vs. state authority: Unclear jurisdiction between California's standards and existing federal regulations over electrical equipment and interstate commerce
  • Timeline concerns: Charger suppliers may argue insufficient transition time to comply with new measurement requirements without supply chain disruptions

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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