EV charging in California: stations, EVs and home cost
1,843,100 battery electric and 490,900 plug-in hybrid cars were registered in California in 2025, 4.8% of light-duty vehicles; 563,100 EVs in 2021. That is 34 plug-in cars per public port. California has 19,997 public charging stations, 2,745 of them with DC fast ports: 51 per 100,000 residents (rank 3) and 112.8 per 1,000 road miles (rank 3). Charging 100 miles at home costs $11.85 at 31.35 ¢ per kWh; a 23 mpg gasoline car costs $26.91 at $6.19 a gallon (2.3 times), so 13,476 miles saves $2,029 a year.
EVs on the road in California: 1,843,100 in 2025
| Year in California | Battery electric | Plug-in hybrid | EV share of all, % | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 563,100 | 315,300 | 1.61 | 35,000,500 |
| 2022 | 903,600 | 361,100 | 2.50 | 36,119,800 |
| 2023 | 1,256,600 | 410,700 | 3.41 | 36,850,300 |
| 2024 | 1,533,900 | 447,100 | 4.10 | 37,428,700 |
| 2025 | 1,843,100 | 490,900 | 4.82 | 38,255,000 |
California: EVs grew 3.3 times from 2021 to 2025 (rank 48 of 51). Registrations are rounded to 100 by the source. 47.0 EVs per 1,000 residents.
19,997 public stations in California: 51 per 100,000 residents
| Measure | California | Rank of 51 | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public stations open in California | 19,997 | 1 | 1,161 more are not open to the public |
| With a DC fast port | 2,745 | 1 | 19,162 DC fast ports |
| Per 100,000 residents | 51.0 | 3 | 7.0 with DC fast |
| Per 1,000 miles of California public road | 112.8 | 3 | 177,334 road miles (FHWA 2023) |
| Level 2 ports | 48,818 | - | 68,264 ports in all |
| Opened in the last 12 months | 2,721 | 1 | 74 planned |
| Tesla-connector (NACS) stations | 1,796 | - | 2,068 with CCS, 1,138 with CHAdeMO |
Networks in California: ChargePoint Network 14,189, Tesla 667, Non-Networked 660, Blink Network 595; 64 networks in all. Open, public stations only.
California by county and city: 58 counties with a station
| California county | Stations | DC fast stations | Per 100,000 residents | Residents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles County | 4,774 | 459 | 48.5 | 9,848,406 |
| Orange County | 2,078 | 222 | 65.7 | 3,164,063 |
| Santa Clara County | 1,962 | 165 | 103.1 | 1,903,297 |
| San Diego County | 1,702 | 241 | 51.8 | 3,282,782 |
| San Mateo County | 1,475 | 100 | 198.0 | 745,100 |
| Alameda County | 994 | 119 | 60.2 | 1,651,949 |
| Sacramento County | 758 | 110 | 47.9 | 1,584,047 |
| San Bernardino County | 668 | 141 | 30.5 | 2,187,816 |
58 of 58 counties in California have at least one public station; every county has one. County from station ZIP; 47 unplaced.
| California city | Stations | Share of the state |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 1,989 | 10% |
| San Diego | 936 | 5% |
| Irvine | 784 | 4% |
| San Jose | 646 | 3% |
| San Francisco | 571 | 3% |
| Sacramento | 493 | 2% |
775 cities and towns in California have a listed station.
California time-of-use rates
California: time-of-use 59% of utilities, smart meters 86.6%, dynamic 34.05 per 100. Plans with an electric vehicle name in California: Southern California Edison Co, Time-Of-Use Domestic Tiered Electric Vehicle Charging -TOU-D; Southern California Edison Co, Time-Of-Use Domestic Tiered Electric Vehicle Charging -TOU-D; Southern California Edison Co, Time-Of-Use Domestic Tiered Electric Vehicle Charging -TOU-D.
| California utility | Homes | Time-of-use plans | Energy rate range ¢ per kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | 5,047,461 | 35 | 18.5-62.1 |
| Southern California Edison Co | 4,594,415 | 25 | 9.5-166.1 |
| Los Angeles Department of Water & Power | 1,410,191 | 4 | 16.0-36.9 |
| San Diego Gas & Electric Co | 1,364,361 | 18 | 11.4-71.1 |
| Modesto Irrigation District | 103,650 | 1 | 15.9-20.3 |
| City of Riverside | 100,450 | 5 | 8.5-45.0 |
Charging 100 miles at home in California: $11.85
| Vehicle | California kWh/100 mi | Cost/100 mi | Cost/13,476 mi | kg CO2/100 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV, 10th pct | 29.2 | $9.15 | $1,233 | 5.2 |
| EV, median | 37.8 | $11.85 | $1,597 | 6.7 |
| EV, 90th pct | 47.3 | $14.82 | $1,997 | 8.4 |
| Gasoline, 23 mpg | - | $26.91 | $3,626 | 38.6 |
California: 31.35 ¢ per kWh (EIA 2025), gasoline $6.189 a gallon.
CSV| California miles | 10th pct EV | Median EV | 90th pct EV | Gasoline car | Saving, median EV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5,000 | $458 | $593 | $741 | $1,345 | $753 |
| 10,000 | $915 | $1,185 | $1,482 | $2,691 | $1,506 |
| 13,476 | $1,233 | $1,597 | $1,997 | $3,626 | $2,029 |
| 15,000 | $1,373 | $1,778 | $2,223 | $4,036 | $2,259 |
| 20,000 | $1,830 | $2,370 | $2,964 | $5,382 | $3,011 |
Gasoline against electricity in California: $26.91 against $11.85
| Measure | California |
|---|---|
| Gasoline price used for California, $ a gallon | 6.19, EIA California series |
| Gasoline car, $ a mile | 0.269 |
| Median EV, $ a mile | 0.119 |
| Saving over 13,476 miles, $ | 2,029 |
| Break-even power price in California, ¢ per kWh | 71.2 |
| Grid kg CO2 per kWh | 0.178 |
| EV kg CO2 per 100 miles | 6.7 |
| EV against gasoline, % CO2 | -83 |
| Grid coal, gas, nuclear, % of generation | 0.1, 36.3, 8.6 |
| Home use in California, kWh a month | 493 |
| EV adds to the typical bill, % | 86 |
| California gasoline $ a gallon | 20 mpg saving in California | 25 mpg saving in California | 30 mpg saving in California | 40 mpg saving in California |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5.25 | $1,940 | $1,233 | $761 | $172 |
| $5.75 | $2,277 | $1,502 | $986 | $340 |
| $6.25 | $2,614 | $1,772 | $1,210 | $508 |
| $6.75 | $2,951 | $2,041 | $1,435 | $677 |
| $7.25 | $3,288 | $2,311 | $1,660 | $845 |
California among its neighbours
| Closest to California | Stations per 100,000 | EV share, % points | 100 miles at home, $ | Gasoline, $ a gallon | Miles away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (this page) | 51 | 4.8 | $11.85 | $6.19 | - |
| Nevada | -31 | -1.6 | -6.84 | -0.46 | 209 |
| Arizona | -30 | -2.7 | -6.08 | -0.46 | 449 |
| Utah | -21 | -2.7 | -6.93 | -1.70 | 529 |
| Idaho | -37 | -4.1 | -7.38 | -1.70 | 638 |
California against its neighbours in the cost ranking, per 100 miles
- -1 places, Rhode Island -0.71 $ against California
- +0 places, Massachusetts -0.36 $ against California
- California, rank 50: $11.85
- +2 places, Hawaii +3.42 $ against California
12 biggest California utilities
| California utility | Homes | Price ¢ | 100 miles | 13,476 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | 5,047,461 | 31.70 | $11.99 | $1,615 |
| Southern California Edison Co | 4,594,415 | 28.25 | $10.68 | $1,439 |
| Los Angeles Department of Water & Power | 1,410,191 | 23.84 | $9.01 | $1,214 |
| San Diego Gas & Electric Co | 1,364,361 | 32.47 | $12.27 | $1,654 |
| Sacramento Municipal Util Dist | 592,557 | 17.87 | $6.76 | $910 |
| Imperial Irrigation District | 142,078 | 17.91 | $6.77 | $913 |
| City of Anaheim | 105,839 | 17.11 | $6.47 | $872 |
| Modesto Irrigation District | 103,650 | 21.78 | $8.23 | $1,110 |
| City of Riverside | 100,450 | 20.20 | $7.64 | $1,029 |
| Turlock Irrigation District | 80,575 | 16.34 | $6.18 | $832 |
| City of Glendale | 77,563 | 33.81 | $12.78 | $1,723 |
| City of Roseville | 63,052 | 18.66 | $7.05 | $951 |
California by month: 27.8 to 33.6 ¢ per kWh
| California month | Price ¢ per kWh | 100 miles, median EV | 100 miles, 90th pct EV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30.13 | $11.39 | $14.24 |
| Feb | 31.57 | $11.94 | $14.92 |
| Mar | 31.59 | $11.94 | $14.93 |
| Apr | 27.76 | $10.49 | $13.12 |
| May | 32.51 | $12.29 | $15.37 |
| Jun | 32.43 | $12.26 | $15.33 |
| Jul | 31.72 | $11.99 | $14.99 |
| Aug | 30.92 | $11.69 | $14.62 |
| Sep | 31.89 | $12.06 | $15.07 |
| Oct | 33.62 | $12.71 | $15.89 |
| Nov | 32.03 | $12.11 | $15.14 |
| Dec | 29.95 | $11.32 | $14.16 |
Your numbers for California
Sources for California
- AFDC station locator API (NLR), 2 Oct 2026: 19,997 public stations in California
- AFDC registration counts (NLR, Experian), 2025: 1,843,100 EVs
- FHWA table HM-10, 2023: 177,334 road miles in California
- EIA retail sales, 2025: 31.35 ¢ per kWh in California
- EIA gasoline, week of 28 Sep 2026: $6.19 for California
- EPA vehicles file: 38 kWh per 100 miles costs $11.85 in California; licences and method for California
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Questions
California registered electric cars, how many?
1,843,100 battery electric and 490,900 plug-in hybrid in 2025; EVs were 4.8% of light-duty vehicles, 563,100 in 2021.
California EV charging cost?
$11.85 per 100 miles at 31.35 ¢; $1,597 for 13,476 miles. Rank 50 of 51.
California EV charging stations, how many?
19,997 public stations, 51 per 100,000 residents (rank 3 of 51); 1,161 more are private.
California chargers along the roads?
112.8 public stations per 1,000 miles of public road (177,334 miles), rank 3.
EV or gasoline in California, which costs less?
$11.85 against $26.91 per 100 miles; $2,029 a year over 13,476 miles at $6.19 a gallon.
California fast chargers, how many?
2,745 stations with DC fast ports, 19,162 ports; 7.0 stations per 100,000 residents (rank 8).
California CO2 of charging?
6.7 kg per 100 miles; gasoline 38.6 kg; grid 0.178 kg per kWh.
California cars per public charger?
34 plug-in cars per public port, rank 43 of 51 (1 = fewest).
California county with most charging stations?
Los Angeles County with 4,774 stations (459 with DC fast); 58 of 58 counties have any.
California time-of-use rates for EV owners?
California: time-of-use 59% of utilities, smart meters 86.6%, dynamic 34.05 per 100. 13 utilities in the OpenEI snapshot list a time-of-use plan.