115 EV Charging Stations in Santa Barbara, CA

Locations, networks, and charger types — updated weekly from U.S. DOE data

115
Charging Stations

As of March 2026, Santa Barbara, California has 115 publicly accessible EV charging stations with 321 charging ports. ChargePoint Network operates 67% of stations in the area, followed by Tesla Destination at 8.7% — part of California's 20,233 stations statewide.

19% of ports (60) are DC fast chargers capable of adding 100+ miles of range in under 30 minutes, while 81% (261) are Level 2 chargers suited for longer stops. Available connector types include CCS, Tesla (NACS), CHAdeMO. Learn more in our ChargePoint network. View national charging statistics for broader context.

For regional context, see how California's EV infrastructure compares with Oregon.

115 EV charging stations in Santa Barbara — 77 ChargePoint Network, 10 Tesla Destination, 7 Non-Networked , 60 public DC fast chargers. Last updated March 2026.

Charge While You Sleep in Santa Barbara

5 hotels offer on-site EV charging — 21 Level 2 ports, 4 Tesla Destination. Wake up to a full battery.

Hotels with EV Charging in Santa Barbara, California →

Infrastructure Grade

19% DC Fast

Based on DC Fast Charger ratio

60 of 321 ports

How is this graded?

Based on DC Fast Charger ratio:

  • A: 40%+ DC Fast ports
  • B: 30–39%
  • C: 20–29%
  • D: 10–19%
  • F: Under 10%

Learn about charging levels

Density Metrics

Total Stations 115
Ports per Station 2.8

Data Status

Current

Last updated: Mar 25, 2026

Data sourced from U.S. DOE AFDC

Which EV Charging Networks Operate in Santa Barbara, CA?

All 115 stations active as of 2026-03-22 See full California outage report →

Where Are the 115 Charging Stations in Santa Barbara?

Bacara Resort & Spa

8301 Hollister Ave
24 hours daily
J1772 (Level 2)

Five Points Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger

3943 State Street
24 hours daily. Please check Tesla's online station map to see if an adapter is required at this location.
Tesla Shopping Center
Tesla

Ortega Garage - Tesla Supercharger

621 Anacapa Street
24 hours daily. Please check Tesla's online station map to see if an adapter is required at this location.
Tesla Parking Garage
Tesla

County Santa Barabara SB Health

315 Camino del Remedio
24 hours daily
Free
POWERFLEX Muni Gov
J1772 (Level 2)

CSB SB County - South County Jail

4436 Calle Real
24 hours daily
$0.39 per kWh
POWERFLEX Muni Gov
J1772 (Level 2)

CSB Calle Real (General Services Yard)

4568 Calle Real
24 hours daily
Free
POWERFLEX Muni Gov
J1772 (Level 2)

Goleta Water District

4699 Hollister Ave
24 hours daily
TURNONGREEN Fleet Garage
J1772 (Level 2)

Chase Bank - 1302 State St

1302 State St
24 hours daily
CCS/SAE Combo

CSB District Attorney Office

1112 Santa Barbara St
24 hours daily
$0.40 per kWh
POWERFLEX Muni Gov
J1772 (Level 2)

Goleta Water District

4699 Hollister Ave
24 hours daily
TURNONGREEN Fleet Garage
J1772 (Level 2)

Coastal Chevrolet

301 S Hope Ave
Dealership business hours
Non-Networked Car Dealer
CHAdeMO (DC Fast) J1772 (Level 2)

La Playa Inn Santa Barbara

116 Castillo St
24 hours daily
$0.45 per kWh
LOOP Inn
J1772 (Level 2)

Montecito Inn - Tesla Destination

1295 Coast Village Rd
Tesla

Hotel Californian - Tesla Destination

36 State St
Tesla

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort - Tesla Destination

633 E Cabrillo Blvd.
Tesla

Belmond El Encanto - Tesla Destination

800 Alvarado Pl
Tesla

Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara - Tesla Destination

1260 Channel Dr
Tesla

Santa Barbara City College - Lot 4C

721 Cliff Dr
7am-10pm for students with permit; available to public on the weekend
$0.20 per kWh
ChargePoint Network College Campus
J1772 (Level 2)

BOA North Santa Barbara CA6-121 (Santa Barbara, CA

3790 State St.
24 hours daily
CCS/SAE Combo

Courtyard Marriott Santa Barbara

1601 State Street
24 hours daily
FLASH Public
J1772 (Level 2)

What Is the EV Charging Outlook for Santa Barbara?

Diverse Network Coverage

With 14 different charging networks available, EV drivers in Santa Barbara have excellent flexibility in choosing their preferred provider.

Where Else Can I Charge Near Santa Barbara?

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

Last synced: March 22, 2026

🏨 Charge While You Stay — Hotels with EV Charging in Santa Barbara

5 hotels with on-site EV charging · 4 Tesla Destination · 21 Level 2 ports

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La Playa Inn Santa Barbara

Level 2

116 Castillo St

🔌 5 ports · Public

Level 2: full charge (~200–300mi) in 8 hrs overnight

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Montecito Inn

⚡ Tesla

1295 Coast Village Rd

🔌 4 ports · Public

Tesla Destination: full charge in 6–10 hrs overnight

📍 View on Map

Hotel Californian

⚡ Tesla

36 State St

🔌 4 ports · Public

Tesla Destination: full charge in 6–10 hrs overnight

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"Overall charger utilization is really moving up and to the right. It's growing much faster than charger installations are growing."

Rick Wilmer

President & CEO, ChargePoint

Source: ABC News / AP (March 2024)