ANSI Reports Progress on National EV Standards
The American National Standards Institute released an updated report tracking progress on electric vehicle charging and system standards.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Electric Vehicles
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The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has issued its October 2026 Gaps Progress Report, tracking development on electric vehicle standardization. The report highlights progress across 30 previously identified gaps while introducing three new focus areas related to battery safety and charger accessibility.
Why it matters
As the U.S. automotive sector shifts toward widespread adoption, this document provides the necessary framework for industry coordination. It helps manufacturers and infrastructure developers manage practical challenges through unified, consensus-based standards.
The report integrates input from 130 organizations to assess progress on standardization, covering vehicle systems and charging infrastructure. It updates findings relative to the original 2023 roadmap developed by the Electric Vehicles Standards Panel.
The players
American National Standards Institute
This private, non-profit organization oversees the development of voluntary consensus standards for products and services across the United States.
Electric Vehicles Standards Panel
This panel operates under the American National Standards Institute to coordinate and accelerate the development of standards for the electric vehicle industry.
The details
Developed with contributions from more than 130 organizations, the report evaluates research, conformity assessments, and technical standards for the American automotive market. New priorities focus on managing damaged batteries and improving the reliability of public charging infrastructure.
Timeline
The Electric Vehicles Standards Panel published the original Roadmap of Standards in 2023.
ANSI released the Gaps Progress Report in October 2026.
The next progress report is expected to be issued in May 2027.
Roadmap
This standardization effort builds directly upon the 2023 EVSP Roadmap of Standards to ensure technical consistency across the maturing electric vehicle market. By identifying new gaps, the industry is adjusting its strategy to account for emerging challenges like public charging reliability.
These standards aim to simplify the daily experience for EV owners by improving the consistency and reliability of public charging networks. Consumers can expect a more standardized infrastructure that reduces uncertainty when using various charging brands or locations.
The takeaway
Ongoing technical coordination is essential to address evolving safety and infrastructure hurdles in the electric vehicle transition. Drivers should expect gradual improvements in network reliability as these standards are adopted by manufacturers and operators.
What happens next
The next gaps progress report is scheduled for release in May 2027.
Further reading
For broader context on the industry transition, read more in our Electric Vehicles section.
More information
View the full details on the ANSI electric vehicles standards panel portal.
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