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2026 NEC publication context
Continuous loads and EV charging
The NFPA revision material for 625.42 treats electric vehicle charging equipment loads as continuous loads for the article and connects service and feeder calculations to Article 220.
How the NEC treatment of EV charging as a continuous load affects the questions asked during circuit planning.
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What to confirm for the job
- What charging equipment rating is being used in the circuit design?
- How is the continuous-load treatment reflected in conductor and overcurrent protection sizing?
- Do adjustable settings or listed controls affect the design?
Official sources
NFPA 70 2026 revision-cycle public report for Article 625
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