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Requirements for commercial electrical vehicle charging

Review the electrical, building, and development planning requirements for commercial electrical vehicle charging.

Electrical

An electrical permit with engineered drawings, including site plan, is required for all EV charging stations.

Contact electrical@surrey.ca for more information.

Building

A building permit is only required for EV charging stations if they are located inside a building or include a structure covering the EV charger/parking space.

Contact UCCommercialSection@surrey.ca for more information.

Development planning

Development planning review is required for all EV charging stations. More information on this process will be shared shortly. This page will be updated once the process is finalized.

Contact UCCommercialSection@surrey.ca for more information.