Install EV Chargers in Irvine, California

Install EV chargers or analyze a site in Irvine, California. 818 existing public charging locations (28 DC fast, 790 Level 2). Free 0–100 profitability score on any Irvine address from EV Data Map by Charge Rigs.

Irvine, California is served by 818 public electric vehicle charging locations operating 1,771 individual chargers — an average of 2.2 chargers per site. Of those locations, 28 (3%) offer DC fast charging suitable for road-trip stops and short-dwell sessions, while 790 (97%) provide Level 2 charging for longer dwell times such as workplace, retail and overnight parking.

The largest charging network in Irvine is ChargePoint Network with 774 locations, followed by LOOP with 10. Average DC fast power across the city is approximately 127 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 Irvine and receive an instant ROI score, demand projection, and recommended charger configuration.

What to know about charging in Irvine

Irvine, California, features a unique EV charging landscape where ChargePoint Network dominates, accounting for 95% of the 818 public charging locations. This reliance on a single operator means that uptime and pricing are particularly stable, but it also presents an opportunity for new operators looking to carve out market share. The city's 28 DC fast charging sites average 127 kW, with notable capacity among 29% that surpass 150 kW. Given the limited 3% share of DC fast chargers compared to Level 2, there’s a clear demand for competitive, high-power solutions that can enhance driver experience, especially as navigation apps prioritize quicker charging options. Assessing potential sites in Irvine with EV Data Map can reveal strategic gaps to help meet this demand.

Irvine charging by the numbers

Locations
818
Chargers
1,771
DC Fast locations
28
Level 2 locations
790

DC fast share: 3% of locations. Level 2 share: 97%. Average chargers per site: 2.2. Average DC fast power: 127 kW.

Irvine charging — local snapshot

Top operator share
ChargePoint Network runs 95% of public locations across 16 networks.
Average DC fast power
127 kW (fastest stall: 350 kW)
High-power share
29% of DC fast sites are 150 kW-class or higher
Mix
3% DC fast / 97% Level 2 across 818 locations
Estimated DC ports
154 fast-charging ports city-wide

Charging networks in Irvine

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

Featured charging locations in Irvine

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

  1. Shopcore Northwood Town Center (Irvine, CA) — Irvine, CA, 92620 (Electrify America · DC Fast · 350 kW)
  2. Irvine Spectrum (Irvine, CA) — Irvine, CA, 92618 (Electrify America · DC Fast · 350 kW)
  3. Cypress Village - Irvine Company (Irvine, CA) — Irvine, CA, 92620 (Electrify America · DC Fast · 350 kW)
  4. Irvine Lanes — Irvine, CA, 92612 (eVgo Network · DC Fast · 350 kW)
  5. Heritage Plaza - Tesla Supercharger — Irvine, CA, 92604 (Tesla · DC Fast · 250 kW)
  6. Orange Tree Square Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger — Irvine, CA, 92604 (Tesla · DC Fast · 250 kW)
  7. Orange Tree Square Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger — Irvine, CA, 92604 (Tesla · DC Fast · 250 kW)
  8. Irvine Spectrum Center - Tesla Supercharger — Irvine, CA, 92618 (Tesla · DC Fast · 250 kW)
  9. 14 Auto Center Dr - Genesis Irvine — Irvine, CA, 92618 (LOOP · DC Fast · 75 kW)
  10. Norm Reeves Honda Superstore Irvine — Irvine, CA, 92618 (LOOP · DC Fast · 75 kW)
  11. Park Place - Tesla Supercharger — Irvine, CA, 92612 (Tesla · DC Fast · 72 kW)
  12. Irvine Concourse - Tesla Supercharger — Irvine, CA, 92614 (Tesla · DC Fast · 72 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 Irvine specifically, our model accounts for local commute corridors, nearby interstate and US-highway traffic, the existing footprint of 28 DC fast and 790 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 Irvine, California?
There are 818 public electric vehicle charging locations in Irvine, California, with a combined 1,771 individual chargers. 28 locations offer DC fast charging and 790 provide Level 2 charging.
What is the largest EV charging network in Irvine?
ChargePoint Network operates the most public charging locations in Irvine with 774 sites, followed by LOOP with 10 sites.
How much does it cost to install an EV charger in Irvine?
Level 2 EV chargers in Irvine 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 Irvine?
Most Irvine 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 Irvine?
A typical commercial Level 2 installation in Irvine 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 Irvine take to become profitable?
Payback in Irvine 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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