Install EV Chargers in Hawthorne, California

Install EV chargers or analyze a site in Hawthorne, California. 20 existing public charging locations (2 DC fast, 18 Level 2). Free 0–100 profitability score on any Hawthorne address from EV Data Map by Charge Rigs.

Hawthorne, California is served by 20 public electric vehicle charging locations operating 75 individual chargers — an average of 3.8 chargers per site. Of those locations, 2 (10%) offer DC fast charging suitable for road-trip stops and short-dwell sessions, while 18 (90%) provide Level 2 charging for longer dwell times such as workplace, retail and overnight parking.

The largest charging network in Hawthorne is ChargePoint Network with 13 locations, followed by Tesla Destination with 3. Average DC fast power across the city is approximately 161 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 Hawthorne and receive an instant ROI score, demand projection, and recommended charger configuration.

What to know about charging in Hawthorne

In Hawthorne, California, the public charging landscape is significantly shaped by the dominance of ChargePoint Network, which operates 65% of the city's 20 public charging stations. With DC fast chargers averaging 161 kW and the fastest stall reaching 250 kW, Hawthorne’s infrastructure presents a compelling mix of high-power options, particularly since half of the DC fast sites are 150 kW-class or higher. This concentration offers both challenges and opportunities for prospective developers, as they must consider the established network's reliability and pricing structures. Additionally, the presence of five distinct charging networks adds diversity to the landscape, while ongoing analysis through EV Data Map can help identify unmet demand and strategic placement for new installations.

Hawthorne charging by the numbers

Locations
20
Chargers
75
DC Fast locations
2
Level 2 locations
18

DC fast share: 10% of locations. Level 2 share: 90%. Average chargers per site: 3.8. Average DC fast power: 161 kW.

Hawthorne charging — local snapshot

Top operator share
ChargePoint Network runs 65% of public locations across 5 networks.
Average DC fast power
161 kW (fastest stall: 250 kW)
High-power share
50% of DC fast sites are 150 kW-class or higher
Mix
10% DC fast / 90% Level 2 across 20 locations
Estimated DC ports
32 fast-charging ports city-wide

Charging networks in Hawthorne

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

Featured charging locations in Hawthorne

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

  1. Target - Tesla Supercharger — Hawthorne, CA, 90250 (Tesla · DC Fast · 250 kW)
  2. Courtyard by Marriott - Tesla Supercharger — Hawthorne, CA, 90250 (Tesla · DC Fast · 72 kW)
  3. Ayres Hotel Hawthorne — Hawthorne, CA, 90250 (LOOP · Level 2 · 7.7 kW)
  4. City of Hawthorne-City Hall Fleet Parking — Hawthorne, CA, 90250 (OpConnect · Level 2 · 7.7 kW)
  5. Hawthorne - Tesla Destination — Hawthorne, CA, 90250 (Tesla Destination · Level 2 · 7.2 kW)
  6. Hampton Inn Los Angeles Int'l Airport Hawthorne - Tesla Destination — Hawthorne, CA, 90250 (Tesla Destination · Level 2 · 7.2 kW)
  7. Ayres Hotel Manhattan Beach/Hawthorne - Tesla Destination — Hawthorne, CA, 90250 (Tesla Destination · Level 2 · 7.2 kW)
  8. WISEBURN USD DEL AIRE 1 — Hawthorne, CA, 90250 (ChargePoint Network · Level 2 · 6.5 kW)
  9. WISEBURN USD WISEBURN MS 1 — Hawthorne, CA, 90250 (ChargePoint Network · Level 2 · 6.5 kW)
  10. WISEBURN USD AVIATION 2 — Hawthorne, CA, 90250 (ChargePoint Network · Level 2 · 6.5 kW)
  11. WISEBURN USD DEL AIRE 2 — Hawthorne, CA, 90250 (ChargePoint Network · Level 2 · 6.5 kW)
  12. WISEBURN USD HOLLY GLEN 2 — Hawthorne, CA, 90250 (ChargePoint Network · Level 2 · 6.5 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 Hawthorne specifically, our model accounts for local commute corridors, nearby interstate and US-highway traffic, the existing footprint of 2 DC fast and 18 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 Hawthorne, California?
There are 20 public electric vehicle charging locations in Hawthorne, California, with a combined 75 individual chargers. 2 locations offer DC fast charging and 18 provide Level 2 charging.
What is the largest EV charging network in Hawthorne?
ChargePoint Network operates the most public charging locations in Hawthorne with 13 sites, followed by Tesla Destination with 3 sites.
How much does it cost to install an EV charger in Hawthorne?
Level 2 EV chargers in Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne?
Most Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne?
A typical commercial Level 2 installation in Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne take to become profitable?
Payback in Hawthorne 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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