Install EV Chargers in San Jose, California

Install EV chargers or analyze a site in San Jose, California. 670 existing public charging locations (65 DC fast, 605 Level 2). Free 0–100 profitability score on any San Jose address from EV Data Map by Charge Rigs.

San Jose, California is served by 670 public electric vehicle charging locations operating 2,345 individual chargers — an average of 3.5 chargers per site. Of those locations, 65 (10%) offer DC fast charging suitable for road-trip stops and short-dwell sessions, while 605 (90%) provide Level 2 charging for longer dwell times such as workplace, retail and overnight parking.

The largest charging network in San Jose is ChargePoint Network with 550 locations, followed by Blink Network with 27. Average DC fast power across the city is approximately 220 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 San Jose and receive an instant ROI score, demand projection, and recommended charger configuration.

What to know about charging in San Jose

San Jose's public EV charging landscape is largely shaped by ChargePoint Network, which dominates with 82% of the city’s 670 locations. This concentration not only impacts uptime and pricing but also influences the level of competition for new operators. With 10% of the charging locations equipped as DC fast stations, drivers have access to an impressive average power output of 220 kW, with many sites exceeding the 150 kW mark. The presence of 568 DC fast ports indicates a growing demand for rapid charging options, making it crucial for potential site developers to consider this robust infrastructure when determining the optimal positioning and capabilities of their own networks. Additionally, the supportive blend of Level 2 chargers caters to longer dwell times, presenting unique opportunities in a market primed for EV infrastructure growth.

San Jose charging by the numbers

Locations
670
Chargers
2,345
DC Fast locations
65
Level 2 locations
605

DC fast share: 10% of locations. Level 2 share: 90%. Average chargers per site: 3.5. Average DC fast power: 220 kW.

San Jose charging — local snapshot

Top operator share
ChargePoint Network runs 82% of public locations across 18 networks.
Average DC fast power
220 kW (fastest stall: 400 kW)
High-power share
65% of DC fast sites are 150 kW-class or higher
Mix
10% DC fast / 90% Level 2 across 670 locations
Estimated DC ports
568 fast-charging ports city-wide

Charging networks in San Jose

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

Featured charging locations in San Jose

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

  1. San Jose, CA Rechargery Relay - Cahalan Ave — San Jose, CA, 95123 (IONNA · DC Fast · 400 kW)
  2. San Jose, CA Rechargery Relay - Branham Ln. — San Jose, CA, 95118 (IONNA · DC Fast · 400 kW)
  3. Santa Teresa Village — San Jose, CA, 95139 (eVgo Network · DC Fast · 350 kW)
  4. Homewood Suites San Jose Airport Silicon Valley — San Jose, CA, 95131 (eVgo Network · DC Fast · 350 kW)
  5. Preylock Zanker Road Lot (San Jose, CA) — San Jose, CA, 95134 (Electrify America · DC Fast · 350 kW)
  6. Save Mart Lucky #758 (San Jose, CA) — San Jose, CA, 95136 (Electrify America · DC Fast · 350 kW)
  7. Seven Trees Shopping Center — San Jose, CA, 95111 (eVgo Network · DC Fast · 350 kW)
  8. BOA Alum Rock CA3-138 (San Jose, CA) — San Jose, CA, 95116 (Electrify America · DC Fast · 350 kW)
  9. Princeton Plaza Mall (San Jose, CA) — San Jose, CA, 95118 (Electrify America · DC Fast · 350 kW)
  10. Almaden Plaza Shopping Center — San Jose, CA, 95118 (eVgo Network · DC Fast · 350 kW)
  11. Almaden Plaza — San Jose, CA, 95118 (eVgo Network · DC Fast · 350 kW)
  12. Plaza Shopping Center - Pan Cal (San Jose, CA) — San Jose, CA, 95129 (Electrify America · DC Fast · 350 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 San Jose specifically, our model accounts for local commute corridors, nearby interstate and US-highway traffic, the existing footprint of 65 DC fast and 605 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 San Jose, California?
There are 670 public electric vehicle charging locations in San Jose, California, with a combined 2,345 individual chargers. 65 locations offer DC fast charging and 605 provide Level 2 charging.
What is the largest EV charging network in San Jose?
ChargePoint Network operates the most public charging locations in San Jose with 550 sites, followed by Blink Network with 27 sites.
How much does it cost to install an EV charger in San Jose?
Level 2 EV chargers in San Jose 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 San Jose?
Most San Jose 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 San Jose?
A typical commercial Level 2 installation in San Jose 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 San Jose take to become profitable?
Payback in San Jose 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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