Install EV Chargers in San Rafael, California

Install EV chargers or analyze a site in San Rafael, California. 67 existing public charging locations (2 DC fast, 65 Level 2). Free 0–100 profitability score on any San Rafael address from EV Data Map by Charge Rigs.

San Rafael, California is served by 67 public electric vehicle charging locations operating 183 individual chargers — an average of 2.7 chargers per site. Of those locations, 2 (3%) offer DC fast charging suitable for road-trip stops and short-dwell sessions, while 65 (97%) provide Level 2 charging for longer dwell times such as workplace, retail and overnight parking.

The largest charging network in San Rafael is ChargePoint Network with 60 locations, followed by Non-Networked with 2. Average DC fast power across the city is approximately 150 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 Rafael and receive an instant ROI score, demand projection, and recommended charger configuration.

What to know about charging in San Rafael

San Rafael, California, presents a unique EV charging landscape with a significant concentration of sites operated by ChargePoint Network, which controls 90% of the 67 public charging locations. While just 3% of these are DC fast chargers, the two available stations offer an impressive average power of 150 kW, with the fastest reaching 250 kW. This high-power capability—especially with half of the DC fast locations being 150 kW or higher—positions new entrants aiming for the 150–350 kW segment favorably within the region. The predominance of Level 2 chargers highlights a mix of charging strategies, catering to longer-dwell scenarios, while EV Data Map identifies opportunities against local traffic and demographic patterns, making San Rafael a strategic consideration for future infrastructure development.

San Rafael charging by the numbers

Locations
67
Chargers
183
DC Fast locations
2
Level 2 locations
65

DC fast share: 3% of locations. Level 2 share: 97%. Average chargers per site: 2.7. Average DC fast power: 150 kW.

San Rafael charging — local snapshot

Top operator share
ChargePoint Network runs 90% of public locations across 7 networks.
Average DC fast power
150 kW (fastest stall: 250 kW)
High-power share
50% of DC fast sites are 150 kW-class or higher
Mix
3% DC fast / 97% Level 2 across 67 locations
Estimated DC ports
10 fast-charging ports city-wide

Charging networks in San Rafael

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

Featured charging locations in San Rafael

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

  1. Whole Foods Market - Tesla Supercharger — San Rafael, CA, 94901 (Tesla · DC Fast · 250 kW)
  2. Northgate Mall — San Rafael, CA, 94903 (eVgo Network · DC Fast · 50 kW)
  3. CITYOFSANRAFAEL C-ST GARAGE — San Rafael, CA, 94901 (ChargePoint Network · Level 2 · 9.6 kW)
  4. CITYOFSANRAFAEL CIJOS — San Rafael, CA, 94901 (ChargePoint Network · Level 2 · 7.7 kW)
  5. Ojjo Inc — San Rafael, CA, 94903 (LOOP · Level 2 · 7.7 kW)
  6. AC Hotel, San Rafael — San Rafael, CA, 94901 (Blink Network · Level 2 · 7.2 kW)
  7. San Rafael City Hall - Tesla Destination — San Rafael, CA, 94901 (Tesla Destination · Level 2 · 7.2 kW)
  8. Mark Day School — San Rafael, CA, 94903 (Non-Networked · Level 2 · 6.7 kW)
  9. San Rafael Airport Sports Center — San Rafael, CA, 94903 (Non-Networked · Level 2 · 6.7 kW)
  10. PELL 200 SRR 1 — San Rafael, CA, 94903 (ChargePoint Network · Level 2 · 6.5 kW)
  11. COUNTY OF MARIN HOJ 01-02 — San Rafael, CA, 94903 (ChargePoint Network · Level 2 · 6.5 kW)
  12. CITYOFSANRAFAEL 5TH & LOOTENS — San Rafael, CA, 94901 (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 San Rafael specifically, our model accounts for local commute corridors, nearby interstate and US-highway traffic, the existing footprint of 2 DC fast and 65 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 Rafael, California?
There are 67 public electric vehicle charging locations in San Rafael, California, with a combined 183 individual chargers. 2 locations offer DC fast charging and 65 provide Level 2 charging.
What is the largest EV charging network in San Rafael?
ChargePoint Network operates the most public charging locations in San Rafael with 60 sites, followed by Non-Networked with 2 sites.
How much does it cost to install an EV charger in San Rafael?
Level 2 EV chargers in San Rafael 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 Rafael?
Most San Rafael 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 Rafael?
A typical commercial Level 2 installation in San Rafael 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 Rafael take to become profitable?
Payback in San Rafael 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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