Install EV Chargers in Santa Clara, California

Install EV chargers or analyze a site in Santa Clara, California. 374 existing public charging locations (7 DC fast, 367 Level 2). Free 0–100 profitability score on any Santa Clara address from EV Data Map by Charge Rigs.

Santa Clara, California is served by 374 public electric vehicle charging locations operating 880 individual chargers — an average of 2.4 chargers per site. Of those locations, 7 (2%) offer DC fast charging suitable for road-trip stops and short-dwell sessions, while 367 (98%) provide Level 2 charging for longer dwell times such as workplace, retail and overnight parking.

The largest charging network in Santa Clara is ChargePoint Network with 355 locations, followed by Tesla Destination with 3. 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 Santa Clara and receive an instant ROI score, demand projection, and recommended charger configuration.

What to know about charging in Santa Clara

Santa Clara's public charging landscape is heavily shaped by ChargePoint Network, which operates 95% of the city's 374 charging locations, creating a reliable network but also presenting a distinct challenge for new developers. With only 2% of charging sites offering DC fast options, the city has 7 fast chargers averaging 150 kW, positioning them well within modern standards, particularly since 29% of these facilities deliver 150 kW or higher. This concentration on fast charging capabilities can influence EV driver preferences in navigation apps, suggesting that sites offering competitive hardware in the 150–350 kW range can effectively capture driver interest. With a majority focused on Level 2 charging, the mix emphasizes the need for strategic planning to fill local demand gaps identified in traffic and demographic analytics.

Santa Clara charging by the numbers

Locations
374
Chargers
880
DC Fast locations
7
Level 2 locations
367

DC fast share: 2% of locations. Level 2 share: 98%. Average chargers per site: 2.4. Average DC fast power: 150 kW.

Santa Clara charging — local snapshot

Top operator share
ChargePoint Network runs 95% of public locations across 12 networks.
Average DC fast power
150 kW (fastest stall: 350 kW)
High-power share
29% of DC fast sites are 150 kW-class or higher
Mix
2% DC fast / 98% Level 2 across 374 locations
Estimated DC ports
68 fast-charging ports city-wide

Charging networks in Santa Clara

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

Featured charging locations in Santa Clara

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

  1. Westfield Valley Fair (Santa Clara, CA) — Santa Clara, CA, 95050 (Electrify America · DC Fast · 350 kW)
  2. Mercado Shopping Mall - Tesla Supercharger — Santa Clara, CA, 95054 (Tesla · DC Fast · 325 kW)
  3. Hotel Wafer 450 — Santa Clara, CA, 95051 (EVGATEWAY · DC Fast · 120 kW)
  4. Mission College - Parking Lot D — Santa Clara, CA, 95054 (POWERFLEX · DC Fast · 100 kW)
  5. Rivermark Village - Tesla Supercharger — Santa Clara, CA, 95054 (Tesla · DC Fast · 72 kW)
  6. Stevens Creek Nissan — Santa Clara, CA, 95051 (Non-Networked · DC Fast · 50 kW)
  7. Steven Creek BMW — Santa Clara, CA, 95051 (CHAEVI · DC Fast · 30 kW)
  8. EISENHOWER ES NORTH-CHARGER — Santa Clara, CA, 95051 (ChargePoint Network · Level 2 · 13.4 kW)
  9. EISENHOWER ES SOUTH-CHARGER — Santa Clara, CA, 95051 (ChargePoint Network · Level 2 · 13.4 kW)
  10. Alba - Public — Santa Clara, CA, 95050 (Blink Network · Level 2 · 12 kW)
  11. Oxford Business Park — Santa Clara, CA, 95054 (TURNONGREEN · Level 2 · 11.5 kW)
  12. Valley Village Retirement Community — Santa Clara, CA, 95050 (EVMATCH · Level 2 · 7.7 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 Santa Clara specifically, our model accounts for local commute corridors, nearby interstate and US-highway traffic, the existing footprint of 7 DC fast and 367 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 Santa Clara, California?
There are 374 public electric vehicle charging locations in Santa Clara, California, with a combined 880 individual chargers. 7 locations offer DC fast charging and 367 provide Level 2 charging.
What is the largest EV charging network in Santa Clara?
ChargePoint Network operates the most public charging locations in Santa Clara with 355 sites, followed by Tesla Destination with 3 sites.
How much does it cost to install an EV charger in Santa Clara?
Level 2 EV chargers in Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara?
Most Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara?
A typical commercial Level 2 installation in Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara take to become profitable?
Payback in Santa Clara 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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