CHAPTER 27
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding sections numbered 56-581.2 and 56-581.3 , relating to electric utilities; transportation electrification; electric vehicle fast-charging stations.
[S 407]
Approved March 31, 2026
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding sections numbered 56-581.2 and 56-581.3 as follows:
§ 56-581.2 . Transportation electrification; planning; cost recovery.
A. As used in this section:
"Electrical distribution infrastructure" means equipment, structures, and associated engineering and civil construction work designed to support electric vehicle charging stations, including poles, vaults, service drops, transformers, mounting pads, trenching, conduit, wire, cable, meters, and other necessary equipment.
"Fast-charging station" means a charging system capable of delivering at least 50 kilowatts of direct current electrical power to an electric vehicle's rechargeable battery at a voltage of 200 volts or greater.
"Historically economically disadvantaged community" has the same meaning as provided in § 56-576 .