S.0275

South Carolina S0275 amends definitions and regulations for electric vehicle charging stations.

South Carolina S0275 amends the South Carolina Code to clarify definitions for electric vehicles and charging stations. It specifies that electric vehicle charging stations include Level 2 and direct current fast charging stations. The bill also mandates that public entities offering charging stations must do so on a non-discriminatory basis, under the same terms as private providers. Additionally, it prevents public utilities from subsidizing investments in charging stations and ensures that increased demand from electric vehicles does not count as new revenue for utilities.