Sacramento area has about 2,500 EV chargers. Here’s where to find them
If you own an electric vehicle or are looking to buy one, you may wonder whether there are enough chargers in your area to keep your car on the road.
In 2025, many Californians don’t have to worry about running out of battery while commuting, running errands or heading out on a road trip.
California has nearly 50% more EV chargers than traditional gas pumps, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced in March.
As of March 20, California had installed more than 178,000 public chargers and “shared private chargers,” which are available at workplaces and in multifamily housing, according to the California Energy Commission.
In comparison, the state energy department estimated there were only 120,000 gas nozzles across the state, according to a news release from the Governor’s Office.
“The California EV driver experience is getting better by the day,” California Energy Commission chair David Hochschild said in the release.
If you’re looking for a place to charge your EV in or around Sacramento, The Sacramento Bee is here to help.
How many public EV chargers are there in Sacramento area?
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, there are around 2,500 public EV charging ports within a 25-mile radius of midtown Sacramento.
That radius encompasses these local cities:
- Lincoln
- Loomis
- El Dorado Hills
- Rancho Murieta
- Galt
- Walnut Grove
- Dixon
- Knights Landing
Within that area, you can find chargers at Level 1 and 2 power outputs, as well as direct current fast charging ports.
Where can I charge my electric car in downtown Sacramento?
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, a number of parking structures in downtown Sacramento have Level 2 and DC Fast chargers available, including:
- Esquire Plaza Parking, 1215 13th St.
- Capitol Garage Parking, 1129 10th St.
- City Hall Parking Parage, 1000 I St.
- Sacramento County Parking Garage, 725 Seventh St.
Which nearby stores have EV charging stations?
Major retailers such as Target and Costco frequently offer EV charging.
These Target locations in the area have public chargers, according to the U.S. Energy Department:
6507 Fourth Ave. in Sacramento
2505 Riverside Blvd. in Sacramento
3601 North Freeway Blvd. in Sacramento
1919 Fulton Ave. in Sacramento
1925 Rocky Ridge Drive in Roseville
5104 Commons Drive in Rocklin
4601 Second St. in Davis
2185 Bronze Star Drive in Woodland
In December, Costco partnered with charger network Electrify America to open DC fast charging stations at five stores around the country, including one in Sacramento.
The Costco at 3881 East Commerce Way in Sacramento has 10 of these quick-charging ports, according to a news release by Electrify America.
How long does it take to charge an electric vehicle?
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Level 1 chargers can use standard household 120-volt outlets, which can take at least 40 hours to charge a battery-powered EV from empty to 80% battery power.
Level 2 chargers use up to 240 volts to power an EV battery much quicker, taking only 4 to 10 hours to bring an empty EV battery to 80%.
As their name implies, direct current fast charging ports use direct current, rather than the alternating current from standard power outlets, to charge electric vehicle batteries to 80% within 20 minutes to an hour, according to the federal transportation department.
Level 2 and DC fast chargers are most commonly used in public stations, while Level 1 chargers are typically used for at-home charging.
How much does it cost to recharge my EV battery?
Many public chargers cost money, although pricing options vary, according to the California Air Resources Board.
Electric chargers have started switching from time-based pricing to charging by the kilowatt-hour used, according to the air resources board.
According to the state Air Resources Board, Level 2 chargers generally cost about 30 cents per kilowatt-hour, while a DC fast charger is about 40 cents per kilowatt-hour.
The standard-range battery of the Ford Mustang Mach-E — one of the most popular electric vehicles in the United States, according to Kelley Blue Book — is 72 kilowatt-hours.
Based on state estimates, it would cost about $21.60 to fully charge the car’s battery using a Level 2 charger, and $28.80 using a DC fast charger.
Some charger networks, including EVgo, offer membership plans to use their chargers at a lower cost than other brands.
See interactive map of EV chargers in California
You can find an interactive map showing EV chargers across California and the rest of the country on the U.S. Department of Energy’s website.
Which California county has most EV charging ports?
There are EV charging ports in every California county, according to the California Energy Commission.
The county with the most Level 2 and DC Fast ports is Los Angeles County, with more than 72,000 public and shared private chargers, the state agency said.
Sierra County has the fewest number of quick-charge EV ports, with only four public Level 2 chargers and no DC fast chargers available in the entire county, according to the state energy commission.
A little more than half of all Level 2 and DC fast EV chargers in the state — about 94,000 — are shared private chargers, meaning there are roughly 84,000 publicly available charging ports across California, according to the state energy commission.
