Participate as a site host or a vendor


In May 2018, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved $22.4 million for PG&E to install infrastructure that supports Direct Current Fast Charging for electric vehicles. Starting in early 2020 and continuing through 2025, PG&E will pay to install infrastructure at qualifying customer sites to support the expansion of publicly available fast charging stations for light-duty vehicles.


Interested in participating as a customer (site host) or becoming an approved EV charger vendor? Learn more about the program, below.

In the EV Fast Charge Program, PG&E pays for and manages construction of the electrical infrastructure from the utility pole to the parking space at a limited number of competitively selected sites. Additionally, sites that meet Disadvantaged Community (DAC) requirements may qualify for a rebate up to $25k per charger to offset the EV charger cost.


PG&E customers (site hosts) interested in the program should contact approved vendors directly to learn more about the program. Vendors help determine whether a site is suitable for fast charging and apply for the program on a customer’s behalf.


Download approved vendor list (PDF, 9.1 MB)


Program benefits

Money bag

Cost savings

PG&E pays for and manages construction of the electrical infrastructure from the utility pole to the parking space at competitively selected sites.

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Time savings

PG&E takes on the bulk of the work related to construction (design, permitting, etc.) and sees the project through to installation.

Shaking hands

Attract customers

Offer EV fast charging to promote clean energy use. Chargers help attract customers and encourage them to spend more time at your business.

Climate action

Climate action

Support California’s greenhouse gas reduction goals by promoting the transition to low-emission transportation.

Leadership by example

Leadership by example

Position your business as a leader in sustainability and innovation and advance your own sustainability goals, while providing an amenity to your customers.

Public health

Public health

Help improve air quality for California communities by reducing tailpipe emissions.

Welcome to faster EV charging


Thanks for showing interest in EV fast charging and playing an important role in helping to promote clean transportation in California. Please consider becoming site host.


In the EV Fast Charge Program PG&E will select sites through a competitive process. For selected sites, PG&E will pay for and own the electrical infrastructure from the pole to the parking space – covering to-the-meter (TTM) and behind-the-meter (BTM) upgrades. Program participants can select charging hardware and software packages offered by any of the Fast Charge Program’s approved vendors. In some cases when a site meets Disadvantaged Community (DAC) requirements they may qualify for a rebate up to $25k per charger to offset the fast charger cost.


Eligibility


EV Fast Charge Program sites must receive electric service from PG&E and be accessible and available to the public 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. All chargers must be capable of charging at power levels of 50 kilowatts (kW) or greater and use either CHAdeMo or CCS charging connector standards, with at least one of each connector per site to maximize usefulness to drivers.


Ownership


PG&E pays for and owns the electrical infrastructure from the pole to the parking space. Site hosts work with one of the approved vendors to select their fast charger equipment package and determine the best model for ownership and operation.


PG&E pays for and owns the electrical infrastructure from the pole to the parking space. Site hosts work with one of the approved vendors to select their fast charger equipment package and determine the best model for ownership and operation.


Getting started


If you’re interested in participating in the EV Fast Charge Program, contact one of the approved program vendors (PDF, 9.1 MB). The vendor will assess your property to help determine eligibility for the program. If your site looks like a good fit, the vendor will submit a program application on your behalf. PG&E reviews new applications multiple times per year and selects top-ranking sites for the program.


Download approved vendor list (PDF, 9.1 MB)

EV Fast Charge Program process from application to activation


EV Fast Charge Program process from application to activation


Not eligible for the program?


We encourage you to continue working with your vendor to install EV charging at your property and consider other funding opportunities.



Additional resources

Charging station locator

Charging station locator

Use PlugShare's interactive map to plan your trip. It includes the location and status of chargers throughout North America.

Disadvantaged Community (DAC) map

Disadvantaged Community (DAC) map

View this map to see if your site is in or adjacent to a disadvantaged community. If it is, you may qualify for a rebate of up to a $25k per charger.

Fast chargers for fleets

Fast chargers for fleets

Do you want fast chargers for a medium or heavy-duty fleet?

EV charge vendors play an important role in the EV Fast Charge Program's success. They bring innovative charging solutions to PG&E customers and promote clean transportation in California. Below you’ll find program information, expectations for vendors and supporting material.


EV Fast Charge Program process from application to activation


EV Fast Charge Program process from application to activation

Application, siting and eligibility


Approved vendors are responsible for submitting the EV Fast Charge Program application, with input from and on behalf of interested site hosts.


Proposed projects are required to pass screening criteria and are then evaluated based on a variety of factors. The program aims to achieve a portfolio of sites with the following characteristics, with ideal sites exhibiting one or more:


  • Areas of high utilization – e.g., high-need areas
  • Areas of high EV adoption – e.g., percentage of new car sales by county
  • Disadvantaged Community (DAC) - Within or adjacent to census tracts in PG&E’s service territory assessed relative to California Environmental Protection Agency’s CalEnviroScreen.

The prioritization process will also consider variables that affect cost or factors that could otherwise make the site infeasible. Some of these factors include:


  • Scale of capacity upgrade needed
  • Building difficulties and site conditions, based on site walk
  • Distance from distribution facilities to parking spot(s)

Awarded sites


After being awarded a site, the program participants (site host and EVSE owner) must agree to all terms and conditions (PDF, 418 KB) of the program. In addition, the property owner is required to sign an easement (PDF, 93 KB) allowing PG&E to maintain access to our infrastructure.



EV charge vendor resources

Become a program vendor

Become a program vendor

We will conduct the next RFQ in May 2020. Email us to let us know you’d like to participate in the program.

Disadvantaged Community (DAC) map

Disadvantaged Community (DAC) map

View this map to see if your site is in or adjacent to a disadvantaged community. If it is, you may qualify for a rebate of up to a $25k per charger.

Frequently asked questions

Have questions?


Contact us at EVFastCharge@pge.com