diff --git a/.pre-commit-config.yaml b/.pre-commit-config.yaml
index 3a539c0c..8f974905 100644
--- a/.pre-commit-config.yaml
+++ b/.pre-commit-config.yaml
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ repos:
     rev: 24.4.2
     hooks:
       - id: black
-        language_version: python3.8
+        language_version: python3.10
   - repo: https://github.com/PyCQA/flake8
     rev: 4.0.1
     hooks:
diff --git a/gsy_framework/constants_limits.py b/gsy_framework/constants_limits.py
index 98b174a9..951dde09 100644
--- a/gsy_framework/constants_limits.py
+++ b/gsy_framework/constants_limits.py
@@ -214,6 +214,15 @@ class HeatPumpSettings:
         CALIBRATION_COEFFICIENT = 0.6
         CALIBRATION_COEFFICIENT_RANGE = RangeLimit(0, 1)
 
+    class EVChargerSettings:
+        """Default settings for EV charger assets."""
+
+        # Range limits
+        MAX_POWER_RATING_KW_LIMIT = RangeLimit(0, sys.maxsize)
+
+        # default values
+        MAX_POWER_RATING_KW = 10
+
     class MASettings:
         """Default settings for Market Agents."""
 
diff --git a/gsy_framework/enums.py b/gsy_framework/enums.py
index 7e2ad5a1..1eb80598 100644
--- a/gsy_framework/enums.py
+++ b/gsy_framework/enums.py
@@ -92,6 +92,26 @@ class HeatPumpSourceType(Enum):
     GROUND = 1
 
 
+class GridIntegrationType(Enum):
+    """Selection of grid integration types for EV chargers.
+
+    - Unidirectional: The charger can only charge EVs, even if the connected EV
+      supports bidirectional charging.
+    - Bidirectional: The charger can both charge and discharge, provided the
+      connected EV supports bidirectional charging.
+    """
+
+    UNIDIRECTIONAL = 0
+    BIDIRECTIONAL = 1
+
+
+class EVChargerStatus(Enum):
+    """Status of the EV charger."""
+
+    IDLE = 0
+    ACTIVE = 1
+
+
 class SCMPropertyType(Enum):
     """Enum for SCM fee types"""
 
diff --git a/gsy_framework/validators/__init__.py b/gsy_framework/validators/__init__.py
index 71ed1dbe..b8b20c19 100644
--- a/gsy_framework/validators/__init__.py
+++ b/gsy_framework/validators/__init__.py
@@ -13,6 +13,7 @@
 You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License along with this program. If
 not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 """
+
 # Explicitly declare the names of the module's public API
 __all__ = [
     "CommercialProducerValidator",
@@ -24,12 +25,14 @@
     "PVValidator",
     "StorageValidator",
     "WindTurbineValidator",
-    "HeatPumpValidator"
+    "HeatPumpValidator",
+    "EVChargerValidator",
 ]
 
 from gsy_framework.validators.cep_validator import CommercialProducerValidator
 from gsy_framework.validators.finite_diesel_generator_validator import (
-    FiniteDieselGeneratorValidator)
+    FiniteDieselGeneratorValidator,
+)
 from gsy_framework.validators.smart_meter_validator import SmartMeterValidator
 from gsy_framework.validators.infinite_bus_validator import InfiniteBusValidator
 from gsy_framework.validators.load_validator import LoadValidator
@@ -38,3 +41,4 @@
 from gsy_framework.validators.storage_validator import StorageValidator
 from gsy_framework.validators.wind_turbine_validator import WindTurbineValidator
 from gsy_framework.validators.heat_pump_validator import HeatPumpValidator
+from gsy_framework.validators.ev_charger_validator import EVChargerValidator
diff --git a/gsy_framework/validators/ev_charger_validator.py b/gsy_framework/validators/ev_charger_validator.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..37506bbf
--- /dev/null
+++ b/gsy_framework/validators/ev_charger_validator.py
@@ -0,0 +1,51 @@
+from gsy_framework.constants_limits import ConstSettings
+from gsy_framework.exceptions import GSyDeviceException
+from gsy_framework.validators.base_validator import BaseValidator
+from gsy_framework.enums import GridIntegrationType
+from gsy_framework.validators.utils import validate_range_limit
+
+EVChargerSettings = ConstSettings.EVChargerSettings
+
+
+class EVChargerValidator(BaseValidator):
+    """Validator class for EV Charger assets."""
+
+    @classmethod
+    def validate(cls, **kwargs):
+        cls._validate_grid_integration(**kwargs)
+        cls._validate_max_power(**kwargs)
+
+    @staticmethod
+    def _validate_grid_integration(**kwargs):
+        if kwargs.get("grid_integration"):
+            try:
+                if kwargs["grid_integration"] is not None:
+                    GridIntegrationType(kwargs["grid_integration"])
+            except ValueError as ex:
+                raise GSyDeviceException(
+                    {
+                        "misconfiguration": [
+                            "EV Charger grid integration not one of "
+                            f"{[st.value for st in GridIntegrationType]}"
+                        ]
+                    }
+                ) from ex
+
+    @classmethod
+    def _validate_max_power(cls, **kwargs):
+        """Validate energy related arguments."""
+        name = "maximum_power_rating_kW"
+        value = kwargs.get("maximum_power_rating_kW")
+        min_limit = EVChargerSettings.MAX_POWER_RATING_KW_LIMIT.min
+        max_limit = EVChargerSettings.MAX_POWER_RATING_KW_LIMIT.max
+        if value is None:
+            raise GSyDeviceException(
+                {"misconfiguration": [f"Value of {name} should not be None."]}
+            )
+
+        validate_range_limit(
+            min_limit,
+            value,
+            max_limit,
+            {"misconfiguration": [f"{name} should be between {min_limit} & {max_limit}."]},
+        )