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19,864 EV stations across California

18,248 DC fast and 48,034 Level 2 — 482 reported down this week . Los Angeles and San Diego lead the state .

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Find an EV charging city in California

California has 19,864 public EV charging stations with 66,562 charging ports as of August 2026, according to the US Department of Energy's Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC). This includes 48,034 Level 2 chargers and 18,248 DC fast chargers across networks such as ChargePoint Network, Tesla Destination, Tesla. Data last synced August 10, 2026.

Cities in California

All 778 cities in California with EV charging stations

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54 county hubs group smaller towns and their charging stations.

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Hotels with EV Charging in California

440 hotels offer on-site EV charging — 1,759 Level 2 ports and 597 DC fast chargers.

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Local charging snapshot

California charging basics

19,864 public stations with 66,562 charging ports. 18,248 DC fast ports (27%) for quicker stops , plus 48,034 Level 2 ports (72%) for longer stays.

AFDC data last synced August 10, 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public EV charging stations are in California?

California has 19,864 public EV charging stations with 66,562 charging ports as of August 2026, according to the US Department of Energy's Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC). This includes 48,034 Level 2 chargers and 18,248 DC fast chargers across 778 cities.

Which cities in California have the most charging stations?

Los Angeles leads with 1,979 stations. California has 19,864 total stations across 778 cities.

How does California's EV infrastructure compare?

California ranks #1 for EV infrastructure with 19,864 stations and 66,562 ports. 27% of ports are DC fast chargers.

How much does it cost to charge an EV in California?

Charging costs in California vary by charger type. Level 2 public charging typically runs $1–$3 per hour or about $0.20–$0.35 per kWh, while DC fast charging usually costs $0.30–$0.60 per kWh. Many workplaces and retail locations offer free Level 2 charging, and charging at home is the cheapest option at roughly $0.03–$0.05 per mile based on California electricity rates.

Does California have DC fast chargers for road trips?

Yes. California has 18,248 DC fast charging ports capable of charging most EVs to 80% in 20–45 minutes, located along highway corridors and at major retail centers. The 48,034 Level 2 ports across the state suit longer stays at workplaces, hotels, and parking garages.

Data sourced from the US DOE Alternative Fuels Station Locator (AFDC), maintained by NREL.

Last synced: August 10, 2026