Install EV Chargers in Riverside, California

Install EV chargers or analyze a site in Riverside, California. 125 existing public charging locations (12 DC fast, 113 Level 2). Free 0–100 profitability score on any Riverside address from EV Data Map by Charge Rigs.

Riverside, California is served by 125 public electric vehicle charging locations operating 307 individual chargers — an average of 2.5 chargers per site. Of those locations, 12 (10%) offer DC fast charging suitable for road-trip stops and short-dwell sessions, while 113 (90%) provide Level 2 charging for longer dwell times such as workplace, retail and overnight parking.

The largest charging network in Riverside is ChargePoint Network with 96 locations, followed by Non-Networked with 8. Average DC fast power across the city is approximately 94 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 Riverside and receive an instant ROI score, demand projection, and recommended charger configuration.

What to know about charging in Riverside

Riverside, California presents a unique landscape for EV charging, characterized by a heavy reliance on ChargePoint Network, which dominates 77% of the city's 125 public charging locations. The city's DC fast charging infrastructure, while accounting for 10% of total sites, features a modest average power output of 94 kW, with the fastest stall reaching 350 kW. Notably, 17% of the DC fast chargers are classified as 150 kW or higher, indicating a market opportunity for operators who can offer more powerful charging solutions. With a significant proportion of Level 2 chargers catering to longer-dwell needs, site developers should consider the dynamics of existing networks and the balance of power offerings to strategically position new installations.

Riverside charging by the numbers

Locations
125
Chargers
307
DC Fast locations
12
Level 2 locations
113

DC fast share: 10% of locations. Level 2 share: 90%. Average chargers per site: 2.5. Average DC fast power: 94 kW.

Riverside charging — local snapshot

Top operator share
ChargePoint Network runs 77% of public locations across 12 networks.
Average DC fast power
94 kW (fastest stall: 350 kW)
High-power share
17% of DC fast sites are 150 kW-class or higher
Mix
10% DC fast / 90% Level 2 across 125 locations
Estimated DC ports
56 fast-charging ports city-wide

Charging networks in Riverside

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

Featured charging locations in Riverside

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

  1. Walmart 1899 (Riverside, CA) — Riverside, CA, 92507 (Electrify America · DC Fast · 350 kW)
  2. Target - Tesla Supercharger — Riverside, CA, 92507 (Tesla · DC Fast · 250 kW)
  3. Mission Square Parking Garage - Tesla Supercharger — Riverside, CA, 92501 (Tesla · DC Fast · 72 kW)
  4. G&M OIL CHEVRON#29 — Riverside, CA, 92503 (ChargePoint Network · DC Fast · 62.5 kW)
  5. AMPM ARCO CENTRAL 1 — Riverside, CA, 92506 (ChargePoint Network · DC Fast · 62.5 kW)
  6. DCF - JV DCF-JV02 — Riverside, CA, 92509 (ChargePoint Network · DC Fast · 62.5 kW)
  7. SAN DIEGO FAST CHARGER 02 — Riverside, CA, 92509 (ChargePoint Network · DC Fast · 50 kW)
  8. US Bank Riverside — Riverside, CA, 92507 (EVCS · DC Fast · 50 kW)
  9. Hyatt Place Riverside — Riverside, CA, 92501 (EVCS · DC Fast · 50 kW)
  10. AMPM ARCO ALESSANDRO 1 — Riverside, CA, 92508 (ChargePoint Network · DC Fast · 40 kW)
  11. AMPM ARCO ALESSANDRO 2 — Riverside, CA, 92508 (ChargePoint Network · DC Fast · 40 kW)
  12. AMPM ARCO CENTRAL 2 — Riverside, CA, 92506 (ChargePoint Network · DC Fast · 40 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 Riverside specifically, our model accounts for local commute corridors, nearby interstate and US-highway traffic, the existing footprint of 12 DC fast and 113 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 Riverside, California?
There are 125 public electric vehicle charging locations in Riverside, California, with a combined 307 individual chargers. 12 locations offer DC fast charging and 113 provide Level 2 charging.
What is the largest EV charging network in Riverside?
ChargePoint Network operates the most public charging locations in Riverside with 96 sites, followed by Non-Networked with 8 sites.
How much does it cost to install an EV charger in Riverside?
Level 2 EV chargers in Riverside 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 Riverside?
Most Riverside 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 Riverside?
A typical commercial Level 2 installation in Riverside 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 Riverside take to become profitable?
Payback in Riverside 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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