Install EV Chargers in Dana Point, California

Install EV chargers or analyze a site in Dana Point, California. 13 existing public charging locations (0 DC fast, 13 Level 2). Free 0–100 profitability score on any Dana Point address from EV Data Map by Charge Rigs.

Dana Point, California is served by 13 public electric vehicle charging locations operating 26 individual chargers — an average of 2.0 chargers per site. Of those locations, 0 (0%) offer DC fast charging suitable for road-trip stops and short-dwell sessions, while 13 (100%) provide Level 2 charging for longer dwell times such as workplace, retail and overnight parking.

The largest charging network in Dana Point is ChargePoint Network with 10 locations, followed by Tesla Destination with 3. Average DC fast power across the city is approximately 0 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 Dana Point and receive an instant ROI score, demand projection, and recommended charger configuration.

What to know about charging in Dana Point

Dana Point offers a unique landscape for EV charging, with all 13 public locations consisting solely of Level 2 chargers. This lack of DC fast charging options creates a significant opportunity for new site developers; local EV drivers are currently underserved when they require quick top-ups. The dominance of ChargePoint Network, which operates 77% of available sites, indicates that reliability and pricing for users are tied to a single provider. As a result, there's a clear market opening for fast-charging infrastructure, particularly to cater to the growing number of EVs in the region and to attract drivers looking for effective charging solutions that are presently absent from the city.

Dana Point charging by the numbers

Locations
13
Chargers
26
DC Fast locations
0
Level 2 locations
13

DC fast share: 0% of locations. Level 2 share: 100%. Average chargers per site: 2.0. Average DC fast power: 0 kW.

Dana Point charging — local snapshot

Top operator share
ChargePoint Network runs 77% of public locations across 2 networks.
Mix
0% DC fast / 100% Level 2 across 13 locations

Charging networks in Dana Point

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

Featured charging locations in Dana Point

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

  1. DPHP PS STATION 07 — Dana Point, CA, 92629 (ChargePoint Network · Level 2 · 7.7 kW)
  2. DPHP PS STATION 09 — Dana Point, CA, 92629 (ChargePoint Network · Level 2 · 7.7 kW)
  3. DPHP PS STATION 03 — Dana Point, CA, 92629 (ChargePoint Network · Level 2 · 7.7 kW)
  4. DPHP PS STATION 08 — Dana Point, CA, 92629 (ChargePoint Network · Level 2 · 7.7 kW)
  5. DPHP PS STATION 05 — Dana Point, CA, 92629 (ChargePoint Network · Level 2 · 7.7 kW)
  6. DPHP PS STATION 01 — Dana Point, CA, 92629 (ChargePoint Network · Level 2 · 7.7 kW)
  7. DPHP PS STATION 02 — Dana Point, CA, 92629 (ChargePoint Network · Level 2 · 7.7 kW)
  8. DPHP PS STATION 04 — Dana Point, CA, 92629 (ChargePoint Network · Level 2 · 7.7 kW)
  9. DPHP PS STATION 06 — Dana Point, CA, 92629 (ChargePoint Network · Level 2 · 7.7 kW)
  10. Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel - Tesla Destination — Dana Point, CA, 92629 (Tesla Destination · Level 2 · 7.2 kW)
  11. Monarch Beach Resort - Tesla Destination — Dana Point, CA, 92629 (Tesla Destination · Level 2 · 7.2 kW)
  12. Best Western Plus Dana Point Inn By The Sea - Tesla Destination — Dana Point, CA, 92624 (Tesla Destination · Level 2 · 7.2 kW)

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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 Dana Point specifically, our model accounts for local commute corridors, nearby interstate and US-highway traffic, the existing footprint of 0 DC fast and 13 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 Dana Point, California?
There are 13 public electric vehicle charging locations in Dana Point, California, with a combined 26 individual chargers. 0 locations offer DC fast charging and 13 provide Level 2 charging.
What is the largest EV charging network in Dana Point?
ChargePoint Network operates the most public charging locations in Dana Point with 10 sites, followed by Tesla Destination with 3 sites.
How much does it cost to install an EV charger in Dana Point?
Level 2 EV chargers in Dana Point 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 Dana Point?
Most Dana Point 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 Dana Point?
A typical commercial Level 2 installation in Dana Point 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 Dana Point take to become profitable?
Payback in Dana Point 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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