The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) has reissued CSA Group’s notice of intent for V802, the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Guideline, with a new comment period running from October 14 to November 4, 2026. V802 is planned as a new National Standard of Canada. It would give public and private bodies a common guide for installing and operating EV chargers safely, reliably and accessibly.
Key Takeaways
- CSA V802 is a planned National Standard of Canada on EV charging deployment.
- Its notice is open for standards-body comment from October 14 to November 4, 2026.
- Scope covers installation, interoperability, uptime, distribution and accessibility.
- The project has been reissued several times since 2022, so publication timing is uncertain.
Key Facts
- Developer: Canadian Standards Association (CSA Group).
- Designation: V802, National Standard of Canada (domestic), new standard.
- Status: open for standards-body comment, October 14 – November 4, 2026.
- History: first published November 22, 2022; reissued February 6, 2024, December 17, 2024, December 16, 2025 and again now, because the work has stayed in early development for more than 12 months.
What the Standard Will Cover
| Area | Planned scope |
|---|---|
| Installation | Guidance in line with the Canadian Electrical Code, NFPA 70 and product safety standards |
| Interoperability | Compatibility with relevant standards and multiple payment methods |
| Reliability | Metrics for reliability, performance and uptime |
| Distribution | Fair placement in public places, multi-unit residential buildings and workplaces |
| Accessibility | Design guidance for people with disabilities |
The notice says the goal is a positive public charging experience that builds consumer confidence while supporting competition and innovation. The SCC notice system mainly lets accredited standards bodies spot overlapping work, and it also keeps the public informed of new standards projects.
What It Means
V802 is guidance, not yet a binding rule, and its slow progress shows it may take time to publish. Still, its scope points to what Canadian buyers and funders increasingly expect: certified hardware, open payment, uptime reporting and accessible bays. Distributors and site owners can prepare now by choosing certified equipment and planning accessible layouts. Our commercial charging solutions cover networked multi-port sites. Canadian partners can learn about certification support through our distributor program.
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