Every commercial EV charger in California must be tested and certified before it can legally bill customers. For operators managing multiple sites, that requirement becomes an ongoing compliance responsibility.
EV COMPLIANCE AS A SERVICE
Certification isn't a moment. It's a program.
California law requires recertification every two years. Software changes trigger recertification. Equipment moves require new placed-in-service filings. For operators managing multiple sites, compliance is an ongoing operational requirement — not a single visit. ChargeScale EV manages the entire cycle.
Compliance as a Service — Per-Port Pricing
Recertification Year
$300/port
Monitoring Year
$75/port
4-year cycle: Y0 included in initial certification → Y1 $75/port → Y2 $300/port → Y3 $75/port → Y4 $300/port
Damage recertification: 1 complimentary per 10 ports per year. Annual or consolidated trip. Non-rollover.
Does This Apply To You?
Who needs ongoing compliance?
- →Any operator managing more than one charging location
- →Sites on network contracts with 2-year renewal cycles
- →Hotels, retail anchors, parking operators, property management portfolios
- →Public agencies — AB 2037 (effective Jan 1, 2026) applies
CaaS
Annual compliance subscription. Covers seal years and monitoring years on a known schedule at a predictable per-port rate.
Seal Year
The recertification visit. Every two years, required by California W&M law.
Monitoring Year
The off-seal year. On-site inspection, spot tests, written compliance status report.
What Happens Without a Program?
Missed recertification
Equipment operating out of compliance
County sealer flags site during inspection
Enforcement action and revenue interruption
"The county doesn't call ahead. Compliance gaps show up on inspection day."
For operators not yet managing multiple sites, certification can also be completed as a one-time service.
Every uncertified charger is a revenue stream at risk of being shut down.
One-Time Certification
Designed for single-site operators or initial compliance only. Most multi-site operators transition to a CaaS program after the first certification cycle.
One-time certification is priced per port based on site assessment. Contact us to schedule.
Level 2 (AC) — $300–$350 per port
DC Fast Charger — $650–$750 per port
Final pricing based on quantity and site assessment.
What We Test
Accuracy Verification
- Kilowatt-hour measurement accuracy (legal basis for customer billing)
- Voltage and current calibration (ensures measurement integrity at source)
- Display accuracy and readability (consumer-facing accuracy requirement)
- Billing system integration (verifies charge matches what customer pays)
Compliance Standards
- California Weights & Measures requirements (legal operating standard)
- NIST standards compliance (federal accuracy benchmark)
- Software and firmware validation (triggers recertification if changed)
- Placed-in-service documentation (protection during county sealer inspection)
Our Territory
ChargeScale EV provides certification services across Northern California, including:
- • Stockton and Central Valley
- • Modesto and Fresno areas
- • Sacramento and surrounding regions
- • Bay Area and Santa Clara County
- • All surrounding Northern California regions
AB 2037 Compliance
Effective January 1, 2026, AB 2037 extended county sealer jurisdiction to EV chargers operated by public agencies. If your agency bills for EV charging, your equipment is now subject to Weights and Measures verification and RSA certification requirements.
ChargeScale EV is authorized to provide all required certification and testing services for public agencies and municipalities.
