EV Charging Use Data Specification
The specification defines a common format and process for provisioning, collecting, validating and reporting on data related to electric vehicle (EV) charger deployment and use.
September 2023: Read our new report for The Eastern Transportation Coalition on how to use the charging specification in the NEVI program.
About.
The specification defines a common format and process for provisioning, collecting, validating and reporting on data related to electric vehicle (EV) charger deployment and use.
Government and utility funded EV charging station deployment programs are expanding rapidly. Evaluation, measurement and verification of the performance of these public and utility programs requires substantial data collection and processing efforts. A common specification for these data which standardizes input data, processing, and outputs can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of public or ratepayer funded charging programs. Common data reporting requirements across funding programs can reduce compliance burdens for obligated parties.
We’re developing the specification on GitHub. Take a look and add your voice to this important work!
Update: September 2023
For State Departments of Transportation and others involved in administering the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program or other programs governed by rules defined in Title 23 Chapter I Subchapter G Part 680, Atlas Public Policy has produced a guide and model language for using the charging use specification in contracts, requests for proposal, and other program documents.
Engaged Parties.
Who’s contributing to the spec
Alliance for Transportation Electrification
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management (NESCAUM)
Engaged parties are entities that have provided initial input, feedback, or have otherwise been involved in the development of the EV Charging Use Data Specification. Engagement from these parties does not necessarily imply endorsement of, or commitment to use the specification. Responsibility for the content of the EV Charging Use Data Specification lies solely with Atlas Public Policy or other named contributors.
Meetings.
Updates on spec progress.
Past and upcoming meetings are available below. These meetings are open to anyone.
| Date and Time | Webinar Register | Meeting Recording |
|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2022 4:00 PM ET | N/A | Watch on YouTube |
| September 26, 2022 2:00 PM ET | N/A | Watch on YouTube |
Contact.
Get involved.
We welcome contributions from anyone on the EV Charging Use Data Specification! You can contribute directly to the specification development process in a number of ways:
- Join a public conversation on the GitHub discussion forum.
- Participate in a meeting. Atlas Public Policy has served as the primary convener of parties interested in contributing to the specification and hosts open meetings. All meetings are recorded and can be watched later.
- Send an email to info@evchargingspec.org with any questions or feedback. All emails sent to this address related to the specification will be published on GitHub. Please indicate in your email if you would like attribution or if you would like to remain anonymous. This email is monitored by staff at Atlas Public Policy.
See the roadmap for upcoming work on the specification including new components and other related work.