March 2025 E-Newsletter – Electric Vehicle Chargers in Community Associations

In 2024, the United States hit a record high for sales of electric vehicles (“EVs”). Kelley Blue Book reported that 1.3 million EVs were sold in 2024 alone. This statistic isn’t shocking as almost all major car brands, including luxury brands, offer an EV option. Many of these options were on display at the 2025 D.C. Auto Show held at the D.C. Convention Center earlier this year, such as the Ford F-15-Lightning, the Hyundai Ioniq, the Toyota BZ4X, and, of course, the Tesla Cybertruck. While charging stations for public use are more and more prevalent in commercial areas, like shopping plazas and public garages, accommodating electric vehicles within community associations involves some additional considerations. This article explains community associations’ legal obligations to accommodate requests by owners to install EV charging equipment for personal use in Virginia, Maryland and D.C. and concerns that may arise related to those requests.