Where to Install EV Chargers in California

Where to install EV chargers in California: 19,579 existing locations, 167 chargers per 100k residents, NEVI corridor status, top opportunity ZIPs, network share data, and per-charger install cost bands. Free 0–100 site profitability score for any address.

California install metrics

Public locations
19,579
DC fast sites
2,737
Chargers per 100k residents
167
Demand-gap score
79/100 — High opportunity

Top opportunity ZIPs

ZIP codes with the highest charger demand-gap — many existing chargers, few of them DC fast.

Top metros for EV charger installation

  1. Los Angeles — 1,934 locations · 74 DC fast (4%)
  2. San Diego — 903 locations · 93 DC fast (10%)
  3. Irvine — 781 locations · 28 DC fast (4%)
  4. San Jose — 661 locations · 64 DC fast (10%)
  5. San Francisco — 596 locations · 69 DC fast (12%)
  6. Sacramento — 489 locations · 61 DC fast (12%)
  7. Santa Clara — 372 locations · 6 DC fast (2%)
  8. Menlo Park — 305 locations · 32 DC fast (10%)

Install cost bands

Level 2 dual-port
$6,500 – $14,500
DC fast 150 kW
$110,000 – $175,000
DC fast 350 kW
$195,000 – $285,000

Network share in California

NEVI corridor status

California has designated Alternative Fuel Corridors. Projects within one travel mile of a corridor and meeting the 4×150 kW DC fast standard typically qualify for NEVI Formula Program cost-share.

Frequently asked questions

Where should I install an EV charger in California?
California has 19,579 public charging locations and 2737 DC fast sites for a population of 38,965,000, or about 167 chargers per 100,000 residents. The highest-opportunity ZIP codes are 92618, 95054, 94025. Run any candidate address through our free profitability analyzer to get a 0–100 score.
Is California good for EV charger investment?
High opportunity. With an EV adoption multiplier of 2.4× the national average and 7 DC fast locations per 100k people, California shows meaningful undersupply that creates a window for new sites.
How much does it cost to install a DC fast charger in California?
Industry benchmarks place a 150 kW DC fast charger at $110,000–$175,000 per port, and a 350 kW high-power port at $195,000–$285,000. Dual-port Level 2 stations run $6,500–$14,500.
Does California have NEVI funding for EV chargers?
Yes. California participates in the NEVI Formula Program and has designated Alternative Fuel Corridors eligible for federal cost-share. Sites within one travel mile of a designated corridor and meeting the 4×150 kW DC fast standard typically qualify.
Which charging networks dominate California?
ChargePoint Network (69.4%), Tesla Destination (4%), Non-Networked (3.8%) lead by location count.

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