EV charging in New Mexico
Which codes apply? In New Mexico, EV charging equipment falls under the 2020 NEC, the 2021 commercial IECC, the 2021 residential IECC, and the 2021 IBC.
Codes that reach EV charging equipment
The edition New Mexico enforces for each code that governs the product, and the part of the code that does.
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NECNational Electrical CodeThe New Mexico NEC record2020 NECVerified
in force since Mar 28, 2023
Where it reaches the product. Article 625, electric vehicle power transfer systems.
2020 New Mexico Electrical Code · 14.10.4 NMAC
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IECC commercialInternational Energy Conservation Code, commercialThe New Mexico IECC commercial record2021 IECCVerified
in force since Jan 30, 2024
Where it reaches the product. EV-capable and EV-ready parking spaces in the commercial energy code.
2021 New Mexico Commercial Energy Conservation Code · 14.7.9 NMAC
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IECC residentialInternational Energy Conservation Code, residentialThe New Mexico IECC residential record2021 IECCVerified
in force since Jan 30, 2024
Where it reaches the product. Where a state adopts the EV-ready appendix for homes.
2021 New Mexico Residential Energy Conservation Code · 14.7.6 NMAC
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IBCInternational Building CodeThe New Mexico IBC record2021 IBCVerified
in force since Jul 14, 2023
Where it reaches the product. Parking structures, ventilation, and accessible routes to chargers.
2021 New Mexico Commercial Building Code · 14.7.2 NMAC
New Mexico laws that name EV charging equipment
On the site: two laws, rules, orders, and bills, newest first.
| Law or rule | Kind | Stage | Date | What it does |
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| NMSA 62-3-4 resale of electricity as motor fuel | Statute | Lead onlyIn force | – | Non-utility entities reselling electricity as motor fuel are not public utilities. Source (opens in a new tab) |
| NMSA 62-8-12 utility transportation electrification | Statute | Lead onlyIn force | – | On PRC request, utilities must file applications to expand transportation electrification, which may include charging infrastructure. Source (opens in a new tab) |
For information only. Your local building or fire official decides which code applies. We check state records often but can miss a recent change, so confirm with your official before you design, permit, or install. Terms of use