Install EV Chargers in Berkeley, California

Install EV chargers or analyze a site in Berkeley, California. 72 existing public charging locations (7 DC fast, 65 Level 2). Free 0–100 profitability score on any Berkeley address from EV Data Map by Charge Rigs.

Berkeley, California is served by 72 public electric vehicle charging locations operating 190 individual chargers — an average of 2.6 chargers per site. Of those locations, 7 (10%) offer DC fast charging suitable for road-trip stops and short-dwell sessions, while 65 (90%) provide Level 2 charging for longer dwell times such as workplace, retail and overnight parking.

The largest charging network in Berkeley is ChargePoint Network with 57 locations, followed by eVgo Network with 3. Average DC fast power across the city is approximately 190 kW, which puts most fast-charging stalls in the modern 150 kW–350 kW class capable of delivering a meaningful state-of-charge top-up in 15–30 minutes for a typical EV.

EV Data Map is an EVSE and DC Fast Charger location analyzer that scores every potential charging site in the United States from 0 to 100 for DC Fast Charger ROI, combining EV ownership density, daytime population, traffic, demographics, nearby competing chargers, dwell-time characteristics of surrounding land use, and grid capacity. Use the analyzer below to enter any address in Berkeley and receive an instant ROI score, demand projection, and recommended charger configuration.

What to know about charging in Berkeley

Berkeley’s electric vehicle charging landscape is characterized by a robust presence of ChargePoint Network, which dominates the city with 79% of its 72 public charging locations. This concentration offers potential site developers insights into network reliability and operational consistency. While only 10% of charging locations are DC fast, they provide impressive average power levels of 190 kW, with nearly half classified as 150 kW or higher. Such strong performance on the DC fast side highlights an opportunity for new sites to attract drivers by offering fast, modern charging solutions. Furthermore, EV Data Map's analysis of Berkeley’s charging footprint reveals strategic gaps based on local traffic and demographics, positioning developers to effectively meet both immediate and future demand.

Berkeley charging by the numbers

Locations
72
Chargers
190
DC Fast locations
7
Level 2 locations
65

DC fast share: 10% of locations. Level 2 share: 90%. Average chargers per site: 2.6. Average DC fast power: 190 kW.

Berkeley charging — local snapshot

Top operator share
ChargePoint Network runs 79% of public locations across 11 networks.
Average DC fast power
190 kW (fastest stall: 350 kW)
High-power share
43% of DC fast sites are 150 kW-class or higher
Mix
10% DC fast / 90% Level 2 across 72 locations
Estimated DC ports
36 fast-charging ports city-wide

Charging networks in Berkeley

The following operators run public charging in Berkeley, ranked by number of locations.

Featured charging locations in Berkeley

A selection of higher-power public charging locations across Berkeley, sorted by power level.

  1. Ashby Plaza — Berkeley, CA, 94710 (eVgo Network · DC Fast · 350 kW)
  2. Whole Foods Berkeley - Telegraph — Berkeley, CA, 94705 (eVgo Network · DC Fast · 350 kW)
  3. Berkeley Bowl Produce-Berkeley Bowl West (Berkeley, CA) — Berkeley, CA, 94710 (Electrify America · DC Fast · 350 kW)
  4. Bay Area CoRoasters — Berkeley, CA, 94710 (EV Connect · DC Fast · 120 kW)
  5. Solar Express — Berkeley, CA, 94707 (NOODOE · DC Fast · 60 kW)
  6. US Bank 2333 Shattuck Ave. — Berkeley, CA, 94704 (EVCS · DC Fast · 50 kW)
  7. Whole Foods Market — Berkeley, CA, 94710 (eVgo Network · DC Fast · 50 kW)
  8. BERKELEY TOB SERVICE CPF50 — Berkeley, CA, 94704 (ChargePoint Network · Level 2 · 12 kW)
  9. BERKELEY TOB BLAKE ST — Berkeley, CA, 94704 (ChargePoint Network · Level 2 · 12 kW)
  10. BERKELEY TOB BODY SHOP — Berkeley, CA, 94710 (ChargePoint Network · Level 2 · 12 kW)
  11. Pardee Parking Lot - CN91-02 — Berkeley, CA, 94710 (Blink Network · Level 2 · 11.5 kW)
  12. 2645 Haste St, Berkeley — Berkeley, CA, 94720 (CHARGELAB · Level 2 · 11.5 kW)

Nearby cities with EV charging coverage

Other cities in California we cover with full charging data and site profitability scoring — useful for comparing footprints across the state.

How profitability scores work

Every score on EV Data Map blends location demand, competition and operating economics into a single 0–100 number. Demand is modeled from registered EV count, commute and through-traffic patterns, daytime worker population, retail and hospitality footprint, and tourism inflows. Competition uses the count and quality of nearby existing chargers — including DC fast power, network reliability and dwell-fit. Operating economics include estimated electricity tariffs, demand-charge exposure, expected utilization, and capital cost for the recommended hardware mix.

For Berkeley specifically, our model accounts for local commute corridors, nearby interstate and US-highway traffic, the existing footprint of 7 DC fast and 65 Level 2 sites, and the typical dwell profile of the surrounding land use. The result is a per-address score plus a recommended configuration — number of stalls, target power level and network — that maximises projected revenue.

Frequently asked questions

How many EV charging stations are in Berkeley, California?
There are 72 public electric vehicle charging locations in Berkeley, California, with a combined 190 individual chargers. 7 locations offer DC fast charging and 65 provide Level 2 charging.
What is the largest EV charging network in Berkeley?
ChargePoint Network operates the most public charging locations in Berkeley with 57 sites, followed by eVgo Network with 3 sites.
How much does it cost to install an EV charger in Berkeley?
Level 2 EV chargers in Berkeley typically install for $4,000–$12,000 per port including make-ready. DC fast installs run $80,000–$250,000+ per port depending on power level, utility upgrades and trenching.
What permits and incentives apply to EV chargers in Berkeley?
Most Berkeley projects need an electrical permit (and a building permit plus utility coordination for DC fast). Sites can typically stack the federal 30C tax credit (up to 30% / $100,000 per commercial charger in eligible census tracts) with California state, utility and NEVI-funded programs.
How long does it take to install an EV charger in Berkeley?
A typical commercial Level 2 installation in Berkeley energizes in 4–8 weeks from site survey. DC fast installs run 4–9 months because of utility service upgrades, transformer lead times and switchgear.
How long does an EV charger in Berkeley take to become profitable?
Payback in Berkeley depends on utilization, electricity tariffs (especially demand charges) and incentives captured. Well-sited Level 2 stations typically reach payback in 3–5 years; DC fast sites with strong throughput in 3–6 years.

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