115 EV Charging Stations in Santa Barbara, CA
Locations, networks, and charger types — updated weekly from U.S. DOE data
115 EV charging stations in Santa Barbara — 77 ChargePoint Network, 10 Tesla Destination, 7 Non-Networked , 60 public DC fast chargers. Last updated May 9, 2026.
Where Are the 115 Charging Stations in Santa Barbara?
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.
Which EV Charging Networks Operate in Santa Barbara, CA?
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%
Density Metrics
Data Status
Current
Last updated: May 9, 2026
Data sourced from U.S. DOE AFDC
As of May 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 20,622 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.
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?
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Camarillo, California
Goleta, California
Agoura Hills, California
Simi Valley, California
Lompoc, California
Data sourced from the US DOE Alternative Fuels Station Locator (AFDC), maintained by NREL.
Last synced: May 9, 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
La Playa Inn Santa Barbara
Level 2116 Castillo St
Level 2: full charge (~200–300mi) in 8 hrs overnight
📍 View on MapMontecito Inn
⚡ Tesla1295 Coast Village Rd
Tesla Destination: full charge in 6–10 hrs overnight
📍 View on MapHotel Californian
⚡ Tesla36 State St
Tesla Destination: full charge in 6–10 hrs overnight
📍 View on Map"Overall charger utilization is really moving up and to the right. It's growing much faster than charger installations are growing."