6 working DC fast chargers in Santa Cruz
Plus 1 reported down this week and 109 Level 2 ports across ChargePoint Network, Blink Network, Tesla Destination.
Stations · 47
Chaminade Resort & Spa - Tesla Destination
1 Chaminade LnUniversity Business Park - Tesla Destination
2801 Mission StFFF Santa Cruz - Riverwalk Plaza
700 Front StCity of Santa Cruz - 601 Front St
601 Front StNew Leaf Santa Cruz (Fair Ave)
1101 Fair AveHampton Inn Santa Cruz West
2424 Mission StCity of Santa Cruz - 24 River St
24 River StHoliday Inn Express & Suites-Santa Cruz - Tesla Destination
1410 Ocean StSANTA CRUZ CNTY SHERRIF STATION
2400 Chanticleer AveSANTA CRUZ CNTY SIMPKINSSWIMCTR
979 17th AvenueSANTA CRUZ CNTY EMELINE AVE 1
1400 Emeline AveWhich EV Charging Networks Operate in Santa Cruz, CA?
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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: Jun 24, 2026
Data sourced from U.S. DOE AFDC
As of June 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 20,670 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.
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?
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Data sourced from the US DOE Alternative Fuels Station Locator (AFDC), maintained by NREL.
Last synced: June 21, 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."