246 EV Charging Stations in Santa Monica, CA

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

246
Charging Stations

As of March 2026, Santa Monica, California has 246 publicly accessible EV charging stations with 783 charging ports. ChargePoint Network operates 73.2% of stations in the area, followed by Tesla Destination at 7.3% — part of California's 20,233 stations statewide.

19% of ports (152) are DC fast chargers capable of adding 100+ miles of range in under 30 minutes, while 81% (631) 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.

Infrastructure Grade

19% DC Fast

Based on DC Fast Charger ratio

152 of 783 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 246
Ports per Station 3.2

Data Status

Current

Last updated: Mar 25, 2026

Data sourced from U.S. DOE AFDC

Which EV Charging Networks Operate in Santa Monica, CA?

Where Are the 246 Charging Stations in Santa Monica?

Santa Monica, CA - Tesla Supercharger

24 hours daily. Please check Tesla's online station map to see if an adapter is required at this location.
Tesla Parking Lot
62 DC Fast
Tesla

Lantana Media Campus - Tesla Destination

Tesla Destination
52 Level 2
J1772 (Level 2) Tesla

City of Santa Monica - Garage #6

24 hours daily
Free
Non-Networked Parking Garage
30 Level 2
J1772 (Level 2)

Santa Monica Station (Santa Monica, CA)

24 hours daily
Electrify America
20 DC Fast
CCS/SAE Combo

2950 31st St. Lot - EV Only

24 hours daily
FLASH Public
18 Level 2
J1772 (Level 2)

Santa Monica Place - Tesla Supercharger

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

Chevron - Tesla Supercharger

24 hours daily. Please check Tesla's online station map to see if an adapter is required at this location.
Tesla Gas Station
16 DC Fast
Tesla

3420 Ocean Park Blvd. Lot

24 hours daily
FLASH Public
16 Level 2
J1772 (Level 2)

3330 Ocean Park Blvd. Lot

24 hours daily
FLASH Public
16 Level 2
J1772 (Level 2)

City of Santa Monica - Civic Parking Garage

24 hours daily; pay lot
Free
Non-Networked Muni Gov
2 DC Fast
12 Level 2
CHAdeMO (DC Fast) J1772 (Level 2)

Lot 27

24 hours daily
eVgo Network
12 DC Fast
CHAdeMO (DC Fast) CCS/SAE Combo

Santa Monica - Civic Center

24 hours daily
eVgo Network
12 DC Fast
CHAdeMO (DC Fast) CCS/SAE Combo

2901 28th St. Lot

24 hours daily
FLASH Public
12 Level 2
J1772 (Level 2)

Tierra del Rey - Bldg 1

24 hours daily
$1 activation fee; $0.60 per kWh
LOOP Other
12 Level 2
J1772 (Level 2)

Santa Monica Place Mall Garage #7 - Civic Center - Upper Deck

24 hours daily; pay lot
Free
Non-Networked Parking Garage
10 Level 2
Tesla

3000 Ocean Park Blvd. Lot

24 hours daily
FLASH Public
10 Level 2
J1772 (Level 2)

Sway

24 hours daily
$1 activation fee; $0.25 per kWh
LOOP Other
9 Level 2
J1772 (Level 2)

UCLA Medical Center Garage

24 hours daily
EV Connect
8 Level 2
J1772 (Level 2)

Lot 29

24 hours daily
eVgo Network
8 DC Fast
CHAdeMO (DC Fast) CCS/SAE Combo

Catherine Phase I

24 hours daily
EV Connect
8 Level 2
J1772 (Level 2)

What Is the EV Charging Outlook for Santa Monica?

Diverse Network Coverage

With 12 different charging networks available, EV drivers in Santa Monica have excellent flexibility in choosing their preferred provider.

Where Else Can I Charge Near Santa Monica?

Data source: U.S. Department of Energy — Alternative Fuels Data Center

"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)