47 EV Charging Stations in Santa Cruz, CA

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

47
Charging Stations

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%

Learn about charging levels

Density Metrics

Total Stations 47
Ports per Station 2.9

Data Status

Current

Last updated: Mar 25, 2026

Data sourced from U.S. DOE AFDC

Which EV Charging Networks Operate in Santa Cruz, CA?

2 stations reported unavailable as of 2026-03-22 See full California outage report →

Where Are the 47 Charging Stations in Santa Cruz?

Whole Foods - Tesla Supercharger

911 Soquel Avenue
24 hours daily. Please check Tesla's online station map to see if an adapter is required at this location.
Tesla Grocery
Tesla

Chaminade Resort & Spa - Tesla Destination

1 Chaminade Ln
J1772 (Level 2) Tesla

University Business Park - Tesla Destination

2801 Mission St
J1772 (Level 2) Tesla

FFF Santa Cruz - Riverwalk Plaza

700 Front St
24 hours daily
CCS/SAE Combo

190 Walnut Ave Santa Cruz

190 Walnut Ave
Contact station for hours of availability.
AMPUP Multi Unit Dwelling
J1772 (Level 2)

LANAI LODGE SANTA CRUZ

550 Second St
24 hours daily
EVGATEWAY
J1772 (Level 2)

City of Santa Cruz - 601 Front St

601 Front St
24 hours daily
Free
J1772 (Level 2)

Courtyard By Mariott Santa Cruz

313 Riverside Ave
EVCS
J1772 (Level 2)

UCSC Lot 127 West Remote

1156 High St
24 hours daily
Non-Networked Parking Lot
J1772 (Level 2)

New Leaf Santa Cruz (Fair Ave)

1101 Fair Ave
24 hours daily
CHAdeMO (DC Fast) CCS/SAE Combo

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West

2424 Mission St
7am-10pm daily
$2 per hour first two hours; $4 per hour thereafter
J1772 (Level 2)

City of Santa Cruz - 24 River St

24 River St
24 hours daily
Free
J1772 (Level 2)

Holiday Inn Express & Suites-Santa Cruz - Tesla Destination

1410 Ocean St
Tesla

UCSC COREWEST 7

105 McLaughlin Dr
24 hours daily
J1772 (Level 2)

SANTA CRUZ CNTY SHERRIF STATION

2400 Chanticleer Ave
24 hours daily
J1772 (Level 2)

STAFF OF LIFE EVSE 1

1266 Soquel Ave
24 hours daily
J1772 (Level 2)

FIVE55 STATION 1

555 Pacific Ave
24 hours daily
J1772 (Level 2)

SANTA CRUZ CNTY SIMPKINSSWIMCTR

979 17th Avenue
24 hours daily
J1772 (Level 2)

UCSC COREWEST 2

McLaughlin Dr
24 hours daily
J1772 (Level 2)

SANTA CRUZ CNTY EMELINE AVE 1

1400 Emeline Ave
24 hours daily
J1772 (Level 2)

What 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?

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

⚡ Tesla

1 Chaminade Ln

🔌 10 ports · Public

Tesla Destination: full charge in 6–10 hrs overnight

📍 View on Map

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West

Level 2

2424 Mission St

🔌 3 ports · Public

Level 2: ~40–80mi range added per hour overnight

📍 View on Map

Holiday Inn Express & Suites-Santa Cruz

⚡ Tesla

1410 Ocean St

🔌 2 ports · Public

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."

Joel Levin

Executive Director, Plug In America

Source: Plug In America (October 2025)