Bill 52, EV-Ready Homes Act (Electric Vehicle Charging), 2025
Chamber
ontario
Stage
Introduced
This Ontario bill requires all new homes with garages or driveways to be built EV-charger-ready.
Key Changes
- Requires all new eligible homes to have a minimum 200-amp electrical panel installed during construction
- Requires installation of a conduit (at least 27 mm trade size) to allow future EV charging cables to be run through
- Requires a specific electrical outlet box (square 4-11/16 inch trade size) in the garage, carport, or near the driveway
- Conduit and outlet box must act as a barrier against gas and exhaust fumes
- Applies to new homes built after the law comes into force that are grid-connected and have a garage, carport, or driveway
- Excludes seasonal recreational buildings from these requirements
Gotchas
- The bill only requires EV-ready infrastructure (conduit, panel, outlet box), not an actual EV charger — homeowners would still need to purchase and install the charger separately
- The law only applies to homes built after it comes into force; existing homes are not affected
- The exact date the law takes effect is not set in the bill itself — it will be determined later by the Lieutenant Governor in Council, meaning there could be a delay between passage and enforcement
- The bill applies specifically to Part 9 buildings under the Ontario Building Code, which typically covers houses and small buildings, so larger multi-unit residential buildings may not be covered
- No fiscal cost or estimate is mentioned in the bill, but the infrastructure requirements may increase construction costs for builders, potentially passed on to home buyers
Who's Affected
- Home builders and construction companies in Ontario
- Buyers of newly built homes with garages, carports, or driveways
- Electrical contractors involved in new home construction
- Electric vehicle owners or future EV buyers purchasing new homes
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Gotchas
- The bill only requires EV-ready infrastructure (conduit, panel, outlet box), not an actual EV charger — homeowners would still need to purchase and install the charger separately
- The law only applies to homes built after it comes into force; existing homes are not affected
- The exact date the law takes effect is not set in the bill itself — it will be determined later by the Lieutenant Governor in Council, meaning there could be a delay between passage and enforcement
- The bill applies specifically to Part 9 buildings under the Ontario Building Code, which typically covers houses and small buildings, so larger multi-unit residential buildings may not be covered
- No fiscal cost or estimate is mentioned in the bill, but the infrastructure requirements may increase construction costs for builders, potentially passed on to home buyers
Summary
Bill 52, the EV-Ready Homes Act, would change Ontario's Building Code Act to require builders of new homes to install specific electrical infrastructure that makes it easy to add an electric vehicle (EV) charger in the future. The required installations include a minimum 200-amp electrical panel, a conduit (a tube for running electrical cables) of at least 27 mm, and a specific electrical outlet box in the garage, carport, or near the driveway. The conduit and outlet box must also block gas and exhaust fumes from passing through them. This bill affects new homes that are connected to the electrical grid, have a garage, carport, or driveway, and fall under Part 9 of the Ontario Building Code (which generally covers smaller residential buildings). Seasonal recreational buildings are excluded. The goal is to make it cheaper and easier for homeowners to install EV chargers later, without needing major electrical upgrades after the home is already built. The bill was introduced in response to the growing adoption of electric vehicles in Ontario. By requiring EV-ready infrastructure at the time of construction, the bill aims to reduce the cost and difficulty of retrofitting homes later, as adding electrical capacity after a home is built is typically more expensive.
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