California EV charging
EV charging stations in California
2,815 public charging locations and 449,005 ports mapped across 641 California communities, including 786 DC fast-charging sites.
Networks in California
- Tesla728
- Independent505
- ChargePoint429
- EVgo330
- Electrify America311
- EVCS61
- Blink51
- Volta41
- eVgo37
- Shell Recharge21
Connector availability
- NACS (Tesla)802 locations
- CCS1715 locations
- CHAdeMO343 locations
- J1772300 locations
- Type 28 locations
Charging by city
| City | Locations | DC fast | Ports |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego | 51 | 16 | 564 |
| Sacramento | 44 | 10 | 312 |
| Fremont | 39 | 4 | 146 |
| Cupertino | 32 | 0 | 95 |
| San Francisco | 31 | 9 | 223 |
| San Jose | 30 | 4 | 417 |
| Santa Clara | 30 | 4 | 104 |
| Sunnyvale | 27 | 5 | 95 |
| Mountain View | 26 | 4 | 153 |
| West Sacramento | 24 | 1 | 70 |
| Irvine | 24 | 3 | 150 |
| Milpitas | 22 | 5 | 171 |
| Anaheim | 21 | 5 | 235 |
| Pleasanton | 21 | 4 | 117 |
| Torrance | 20 | 5 | 77 |
| Roseville | 20 | 3 | 138 |
| San Leandro | 19 | 3 | 23 |
| La Jolla | 18 | 1 | 69 |
| Los Angeles | 16 | 7 | 235 |
| Westwood, Los Angeles | 16 | 4 | 35 |
| Chico | 16 | 0 | 54 |
| Davis | 15 | 0 | 65 |
| Tustin | 15 | 8 | 148 |
| Manhattan Beach | 15 | 0 | 52 |
| Dublin | 15 | 2 | 91 |
| Santa Monica | 14 | 1 | 131 |
| Culver City | 14 | 2 | 37 |
| Fairfield | 14 | 4 | 109 |
| Daly City | 14 | 1 | 88 |
| Santa Rosa | 14 | 5 | 17764 |
| San Luis Obispo | 13 | 0 | 107 |
| Fresno | 13 | 6 | 118 |
| Seven Trees | 13 | 11 | 72 |
| San Mateo | 13 | 2 | 139 |
| Napa | 13 | 1 | 68 |
| Rancho Cucamonga | 13 | 4 | 60 |
| Woodland | 13 | 3 | 59 |
| Martinez | 12 | 0 | 16 |
| Poway | 12 | 4 | 24 |
| Hayward | 12 | 5 | 76 |
Home charging incentives in California
- Federal §30C Alternative Fuel Credit (ended) — No longer available for new installs. §30C was terminated for charging equipment placed in service after June 30, 2026. State and utility programs below are now the main incentives.
- CALeVIP / CA Clean Fuel Reward — Up to $6,500 per port. Regional Level 2 and DC fast programs administered by CEC.
- PG&E EV Charge Network — $500–$2,500 home rebate. Multifamily and SF Bay rates available.
- SCE Charge Ready Home — Up to $1,500. Residential Level 2 install + EV rate plan.
Program funding and terms change frequently — confirm availability with the program administrator before purchasing equipment.
EV charger installers in California
All California EV installers →FAQs
How many EV charging stations are in California?
WireCircuitPro maps 2,815 public charging locations in California from OpenStreetMap data, 786 of which offer DC fast charging. Community-mapped data can lag new openings.
Do I need a permit to install a home EV charger in California?
Yes — a new 240V EV charger circuit needs an electrical permit and inspection in virtually every California jurisdiction. Permits issued by the local building & safety department; CSLB C-10 license required for any work over $500.
Are there EV charger rebates in California?
Incentives change often. Check your electric utility's EV programs and California's energy office. The federal 30C home-charger credit ended for equipment placed in service after June 30, 2026.
Station data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 (https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). Snapshot 2026-10-15.