47 EV Charging Stations in Santa Cruz, CA
Locations, networks, and charger types — updated weekly from U.S. DOE data
As of March 2026, Santa Cruz, California has 47 publicly accessible EV charging stations with 138 charging ports. ChargePoint Network operates 59.6% of stations in the area, followed by Blink Network at 10.6% — part of California's 20,233 stations statewide.
21% of ports (29) are DC fast chargers capable of adding 100+ miles of range in under 30 minutes, while 79% (109) 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.
47 EV charging stations in Santa Cruz — 28 ChargePoint Network, 5 Blink Network, 4 Tesla Destination , 29 public DC fast chargers. Last updated March 2026.
Infrastructure Grade
21% DC Fast
Based on DC Fast Charger ratio
29 of 138 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: Mar 25, 2026
Data sourced from U.S. DOE AFDC
Which EV Charging Networks Operate in Santa Cruz, CA?
Where Are the 47 Charging Stations in Santa Cruz?
Whole Foods - Tesla Supercharger
911 Soquel AvenueChaminade Resort & Spa - Tesla Destination
1 Chaminade LnUniversity Business Park - Tesla Destination
2801 Mission StHampton Inn Santa Cruz West
2424 Mission StHoliday Inn Express & Suites-Santa Cruz - Tesla Destination
1410 Ocean StWhat Is the EV Charging Outlook for Santa Cruz?
Diverse Network Coverage
With 12 different charging networks available, EV drivers in Santa Cruz have excellent flexibility in choosing their preferred provider.
Where Else Can I Charge Near Santa Cruz?
San Jose, California
San Francisco, California
Santa Clara, California
Menlo Park, California
San Mateo, California
Sunnyvale, California
Palo Alto, California
Redwood City, California
South San Francisco, California
Mountain View, California
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 Cruz
3 hotels with on-site EV charging · 2 Tesla Destination · 15 Level 2 ports
Chaminade Resort & Spa
⚡ Tesla1 Chaminade Ln
Tesla Destination: full charge in 6–10 hrs overnight
📍 View on MapHampton Inn Santa Cruz West
Level 22424 Mission St
Level 2: ~40–80mi range added per hour overnight
📍 View on MapHoliday Inn Express & Suites-Santa Cruz
⚡ Tesla1410 Ocean St
Tesla Destination: full charge in 6–10 hrs overnight
📍 View on Map"These results show we're moving in the right direction, but there's still work to do to ensure all EV drivers have access to reliable, welcoming public charging."