Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP)
Public Utilities Code Section 740.20 requires that most electric vehicle chargers and equipment funded by the CEC or California Air Resources Board be installed by a contractor with an appropriate license classification, and at least one electrician on each crew must hold an Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP) certification. For projects installing charging ports supplying 25 kilowatts or more, at least 25 percent of the electricians working on the crew must hold EVITP certification. See code language for complete requirements and exceptions.
EVITP is a nonprofit organization that provides training for licensed electricians on electric vehicle infrastructure and installation of electric vehicle supply equipment. Training includes charging station fundamentals, National Electric Code standards, jobsite safety, and other installation and maintenance best practices. As of May 2025, EVITP costs $275 and takes approximately 20 hours to complete. After successfully completing the online training course, electricians are certified through a proctored online examination. EVITP does not train or certify contractors or employers, only eligible electricians. EVITP certification is valid for three years.
Getting started with EVITP
Find contractors who employ EVITP certified electricians
- EVITP affiliated contractors
- CALeVIP Connect (choose “More Filters” to filter installers and electricians by EVITP status)
Clean Transportation Program Workforce Development
The CEC’s Clean Transportation Program has funded projects to develop the workforce needed for zero-emission transportation, including projects supporting EVITP certification as highlighted below. For more information on all of the CEC’s clean transportation workforce development initiatives, see the Clean Transportation Program Workforce Development webpage.
The EVITP Fund, administered by the Employment Training Panel, provides incentives to increase the number of EVITP-certified electricians in California. Multiple Employer Contractors (e.g., groups of employers, training agencies, workforce development boards, or professional/trade association/apprenticeship trainee committees) may apply for awards of up to $300,000 to support EVITP certification.
Kern Community College District’s Electric Vehicle Charger Training program focuses on electrical field support for charger installation and prepares electricians for EVITP certification. More information is available at the 21st Energy Center.
The County of Los Angeles’s project trains municipal electricians on electric vehicle charger installation, operation, and service including preparation for EVITP certification. More information is available at the County of Los Angeles Internal Services Department EV infrastructure resources website.
Feedback
The CEC is interested in the experiences of stakeholders including, but not limited to, contractors, site hosts, grant recipients, and equity groups regarding both CEC−funded training programs and external programs such as EVITP. Comments and inquiries can be submitted to FTDWorkforce@energy.ca.gov. Please contact us if you need assistance locating an EVITP certified electrician.