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2026 NEC publication context
GFCI requirements for EV charging
Section 625.54 addresses personnel ground-fault protection for receptacles and outlets used to connect electric vehicle charging equipment. The connection method and voltage are relevant to the applicable rule.
Where NEC 625.54 enters an EV charging design and why the equipment connection method matters.
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What to confirm for the job
- Will the equipment be hardwired or connected through a receptacle?
- What personnel ground-fault protection does the adopted code require?
- Do the equipment instructions identify compatibility or installation conditions?
Official sources
NFPA 70 2026 revision-cycle ballot report for 625.54
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