Under the 2026 National Electrical Code (NEC), receptacles used for electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) must be specifically listed for use by EVs.

The idea is that with EV adoption growing and drivers installing EV equipment at home, the electrical equipment marketed for EV charging must meet UL standards without being engineered or tested for it, so contractors or builders have the correct receptacle for EVs.

Legrand Electrical Infrastructure has launched a 50 A weather-resistant (WR) electrical outlet that meets the NEC requirement that is molded from nylon 66 for durability over standard duty outlets.

Dubbed the 3894WREV, the outlet is UL listed and rated for use with EV chargers and RVs, and it can be installed in a garage or outdoor spaces including RV ports. The EV and WR markings are built into the device outlet for identification and must be installed downstream of a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlet.

Legrand said some outlets are marketed as EV-ready without having been engineered, tested or listed for that use, which is the gap the new code closes. The 3894WREV outlet is designed to get ahead of the 2026 NEC requirement that varies by state and jurisdiction.

“As EV adoption grows, homeowners want charging solutions that are safe today and ready for tomorrow,” said Racheal Rich, senior product manager at Legrand Electrical Infrastructure. “The 3894WREV was engineered specifically to meet that requirement, so contractors can install it with confidence and homeowners can charge with peace of mind.”