Change Summary

• All receptacle outlets installed for the connection of EV charging will be required to be provided with GFCI protection for personnel (regardless of the receptacle outlet’s location).

Expert Analysis

Beginning with the 2020 NEC, all receptacle outlets installed for the connection of electric vehicle charging will be required to be provided with GFCI protection for personnel (regardless of the receptacle outlet’s location). Concerns were raised with personnel plugging and unplugging something like a 250-volt cord cap into a receptacle outlet in a wet or damp environment. By requiring GFCI protection to receptacle outlets employed for EV charging, this will address these concerns.

A close look at the new GFCI provisions of 625.54 reveals that GFCI protection for receptacle outlets used for EV charging is “in addition to the requirements in 210.8.” EV charging receptacles that fall outside the voltage and ampere parameters of 210.8(A) and (B) will also require GFCI protection. These new GFCI requirements were established to clarify that GFCI protection for personnel for all cord and plug connected electric vehicle power transfer equipment is mandatory.

Leviton Solution

Leviton offers 15 and 20 amp, 125 volt GFCI receptacles. For higher amperage and voltages a breaker based solution is required. Leviton offers a complete line of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) and support services. Whether you are the owner of an electric vehicle, a commercial or retail business owner, utility company or landlord, there’s an Evr-Green® product solution for you.

The Evr-Green® products are extremely simple to use, enables quick charging of any SAE J1772™ compatible Plug-In Electric Vehicle, and uses a minimum amount of wall space for mounting.