Bill > S2505

This bill aims to promote the adoption of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs), which include battery electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and fuel cell vehicles, by establishing new regulations and studies. Key provisions include defining various terms related to electric vehicles and charging, prohibiting subscription fees for public electric vehicle charging stations while allowing differentiated pricing for members, and requiring public charging stations to offer payment options accessible to the general public. Owners of businesses that are not primarily electric vehicle charging services can restrict access to their parking spaces. The bill also mandates that owners or operators of public charging stations report data on their stations to a national database. Furthermore, it prohibits unreasonable restrictions on electric vehicle charging stations in common interest developments, allows cities and towns to designate parking for ZEVs, and directs the development of building codes for electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The bill also calls for studies on allowing ZEVs in high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes, assessing potential surcharges to offset lost gas tax revenue from ZEVs, and exploring the electrification of the state's vehicle fleet. Finally, it sets a target for the Commonwealth to purchase 25% ZEVs by 2025 and requires the incorporation of intermediate targets for electric vehicles in fuel efficiency standards.