How many EV charging stations are in Monterey & Big Sur?

SpotCharge tracks 117 charging locations across Monterey & Big Sur, with 368 charging ports in total, concentrated around Monterey, Marina and Salinas. Each location page shows connectors, networks, hours, and driver reviews.

Can I charge overnight where I'm staying in Monterey & Big Sur?

Yes — 30 of the tracked locations are at lodging properties, so you can book a stay and wake up to a full battery. Check the listing before relying on a port being available for guests.

Is there DC fast charging in Monterey & Big Sur?

Yes — 24 locations offer DC fast charging, topping out at 350 kW. Another 94 offer Level 2 for longer stops.

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Scenic coast · Central Coast

EV Charging in Monterey, Carmel & Big Sur

The Monterey Peninsula packs the aquarium, Cannery Row, Carmel’s village, and 17-Mile Drive into a few miles — then Highway 1 unspools south into Big Sur, the most famous stretch of coast road in America.

Charge discipline matters on this route: the peninsula towns are rich in Level 2 and fast charging, but services thin out fast south of Carmel and cell coverage goes with them. Leave Monterey charged, enjoy Big Sur, and plan the next real charge for the far end of the run.

When to go: Fog season (June–August) keeps the coast cool while inland bakes; spring and fall bring the clearest Big Sur views and lighter traffic on Highway 1.

Why people come here

Monterey Bay Aquarium — the first aquarium anywhere to grow a living kelp forest
Big Sur: widely called the longest undeveloped, most scenic coastline in the lower 48
Carmel-by-the-Sea’s village lanes and 17-Mile Drive’s cypress coast
Bixby Bridge — probably the most photographed span on the Pacific coast

Charging in Monterey & Big Sur at a glance

Locations: 117
Ports: 368
At lodging: 30
Food & tasting: 0
DC fast: 24
Fastest: 350 kW

Map of the region

Purple pins have DC fast charging; green pins are Level 2. Tap a pin for the address, ports and directions.

Charge where you’re staying

Overnight Level 2 at your lodging is the cheapest, easiest way to charge on a trip — arrive on whatever range you have, leave at 100%.

The Monterey Hotel

Monterey, CA

EV Charging in Monterey, Carmel & Big Sur

Why people come here

Charging in Monterey & Big Sur at a glance

Map of the region

Charge where you’re staying

The Monterey Hotel

Monterey Marriott

Villafranca Inn - Tesla

Super 8 By Wyndham Monterey/Carmel

Hyatt Regency Monterey

Hyatt Regency Monterey

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa - Tesla Destination

Hyatt Regency - Tesla

Monterey Tides, A Joie de Vivre Hotel

Best Western The Inn & Suites Pacific Grove - Tesla Destination

Best Western - Tesla

Carmel Country Inn

Stilwell Hotel

Tally Ho - Tesla

Ventana Inn & Spa

Ventana Big Sur - Tesla Destination

Post Ranch Inn

The Lodge At Pebble Beach

Big Sur, Ca - Ventana Supercharger

Carmel Mission Inn - Tesla

MRYSH HOME2 STATION 1

MRYSH HOME2 STATION 3

HIGHLANDS INN 300CHARGER

Hyatt Carmel Highlands

HIGHLANDS INN 200CHARGER

Carmel Valley Ranch - Tesla

Best Western Marina State Beach Hotel

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Monterey Beachfront

Bernardus Lodge - Tesla

Esalen Institute - Tesla Destination

Fast charging for getting here and home

Del Monte Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger

Monterey Supercharger

US Bank Monterey

Safeway 761 (Pacific Grove, CA)

Country Club Gate Center - Supercharger

PG CITYLOT2 ST1

City of Pacific Grove

Grocery Outlet - Tesla Supercharger

MONTEREY AIRPRT UNIT 2

More charging in the region

MONTEREY 1 DT WEST GARAGE

MONTEREY 1 CALLE PRINCIPAL

MBA HH SPACE 4

MBM 1 STATION 1

Del Monte Shopping Center

NSA Monterey / N62271-B436

Naval Facilities Engineering Command - Naval Support Activity Monterey - Building 426

MONTEREY 1 CANNERY R LOT 7

NEX NSA Monterey

MBA 160 SPACE 15 16

MBA 160 SPACE 17 18

MBA 160 SPACE 4 5

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