California has 19,355 public EV charging stations, ranking 1st nationally. The network includes 2,696 DC fast chargers and 16,642 Level 2 AC stations across 10 charging networks. ChargePoint Network is the largest network in the state with 13,418 locations. Use the interactive map below to find stations near you, filter by charging level, and explore what is available across California.
EV Charging Networks in California
California’s charging infrastructure spans 10 networks. ChargePoint Network leads with 13,418 stations, followed by Tesla Destination with 785 and Non-Networked with 739. Together these three networks account for approximately 77% of all public stations in the state.
| Network | Stations |
|---|---|
| ChargePoint Network | 13,418 |
| Tesla Destination | 785 |
| Non-Networked | 739 |
| Tesla | 654 |
| Blink Network | 591 |
| LOOP | 524 |
| FLO | 449 |
| eVgo Network | 439 |
DC Fast Charging in California
Of California’s 19,355 public charging stations, 2,696 (13.9%) are DC fast chargers – the fastest publicly accessible charging option, capable of adding 100 to 200 miles of range in 20 to 45 minutes. This is below the national average of 18.8%. ChargePoint Network operates the largest charging presence in California and is likely the primary DC fast provider.
Connector Types Available in California
CHAdeMO connectors are present at 1,177 stations. Most modern EVs support CCS; drivers with older CHAdeMO vehicles should verify connector availability before longer trips.
Charging stations in California are distributed across a range of venue types, with the most common being Other (508), Hotel (484), Shopping Center (267), Parking Lot (209), among others.
EV Charging FAQs for California
How many public EV charging stations are in California?
California has 19,355 open, publicly accessible EV charging stations. This includes 2,696 DC fast chargers and 16,642 Level 2 stations across 10 networks. The state ranks 1st nationally by total public station count.
Which EV charging networks are available in California?
The three largest networks in California are ChargePoint Network (13,418 stations), Tesla Destination (785 stations), and Non-Networked (739 stations). Together they represent approximately 77% of all public charging in the state.
How many DC fast chargers are in California?
California has 2,696 DC fast charging stations, which is 13.9% of its total public charging infrastructure – lower than the national average of 18.8%. DC fast chargers are most commonly found along interstate corridors and in major urban areas, making them essential for longer EV road trips.
Are there free EV charging stations in California?
California has approximately 666 stations offering free charging. These are typically found at retail locations, municipal parking facilities, and workplaces that provide complimentary charging as an amenity. Use the map filters above to identify stations by network; pricing details appear in each station popup.
EV Charging in Neighboring States
Compare public EV charging infrastructure in states bordering California: Arizona (1,478 stations), Nevada (649 stations), Oregon (1,635 stations).
About This Data
Station data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Station (AFDC) database, maintained by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). Only stations with open status and public access are shown. Records include connector types, network affiliation, port counts, pricing, and location data, updated continuously. View the full national map and all state pages at our US EV Charging Stations hub.
