California Governor Newsom Signs Six Bills to Accelerate Electric Vehicle Adoption and Charging Infrastructure
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed six bills on September 20 aimed at accelerating electric vehicle (EV) adoption and the deployment of charging infrastructure across the state. The legislative package addresses various barriers, including permitting delays for public chargers, access to charging at apartments and mixed-use developments, and consumer transparency regarding zero-emission trucks and EV batteries. These bills, SB 969, SB 1283, AB 1820, SB 1213, SB 1267, and SB 615, build upon California’s existing MyFirstEV rebate program. The state's total zero-emission vehicle sales share reached 19.1% of new vehicles in the second quarter of 2026. The Electric Vehicle Charging Association Chair, Matthew Chen, noted that California needs to build over 400 new chargers daily through 2030 to meet its clean transportation goals. California currently operates more than 216,445 public and shared charging plugs, including over 20,000 DC fast-charging ports.