CA AB591

Requires electric vehicle service equipment installed or substantially retrofitted (except at single-family or multifamily residences for private use) to include a universal connector and be publicly accessible.

Defines "universal connector" as a plug enabling electric vehicles equipped with conductive chargers meeting SAE J1772 standards to charge using the equipment.

Defines "substantially retrofitted" as onsite work performed on equipment or equipment repaired after being inoperable for at least 30 days.

Requires owners or operators of CHAdeMO electric vehicle service equipment in operation on January 1, 2024 to maintain it in good working condition until at least January 1, 2029 (except for private residential use).

Adds definitions for "CHAdeMO electric vehicle service equipment" and clarifies requirements for public accessibility of charging infrastructure.