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EV Charging Stations in Big Sur, California

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SpotCharge tracks 6 EV charging locations in Big Sur, California — 1 with DC fast charging and 5 with Level 2. Tesla Destination is the most common network in Big Sur.

6 public charging locations in Big Sur, California as of . Sources: OpenChargeMap, the US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center, and OpenStreetMap, merged and refreshed weekly by SpotCharge; owner-managed listings are marked as such.

Charging infrastructure in Big Sur

Public locations
6
Stations
6
Ports
22
DC fast locations
1
Level 2 locations
5
Fastest
72 kW
Avg DC fast
72 kW
Avg Level 2
13 kW

Tap any location below for details — operating hours, pricing, photos, connector types, and driver reviews.

Networks in Big Sur

Tesla Destination3Tesla3

Hotels with EV charging in Big Sur

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Big Sur, Ca - Ventana Supercharger

48123 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA

DC FastTesla/NACS onlyPublicTesla

$0.26/kWh

1 station · 8 ports72 kW

Esalen Institute - Tesla Destination

55000 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA

Level 2Tesla/NACS onlyPublicTesla Destination

Free

1 station · 3 ports16 kW

Post Ranch Inn

47900 California 1, Big Sur, CA

Level 2Tesla/NACS onlyGuests onlyTesla Destination
1 station · 3 ports13 kW

Ventana Inn & Spa

48123 Hwy 1, Big Sur, CA

Level 2Tesla/NACS onlyGuests onlyTesla
1 station · 3 ports8 kW

Ventana Big Sur - Tesla Destination

48123 Hwy 1, Big Sur, CA

Level 2Tesla/NACS onlyPublicTesla Destination
1 station · 3 ports

EV adoption in California

As of 2024, California had 1,981,000 plug-in vehicles registered — 1,533,900 fully battery-electric (77%) and 447,100 plug-in hybrid (23%). That ranks California #1 nationally and represents about 32.9% of all US plug-in registrations.

Battery-electric
1,533,900
Plug-in hybrid
447,100
National rank
#1
Share of US EVs
32.9%

Supply vs. demand in California

Every EV registered in California is a potential repeat visitor. Listing charging at this location helps drivers find you and builds trust with the local EV community.

Top EVs registered in California

Cumulative registered plug-in vehicles, per California Energy Commission (CEC) ZEV statistics dashboard, in partnership with the California DMV. Numbers approximated from the Q1 2025 cumulative population view. (Q1 2025).

By brand

  1. 1.Tesla875,000
  2. 2.Toyota115,000
  3. 3.Chevrolet75,000
  4. 4.Ford70,000
  5. 5.BMW55,000
  6. 6.Hyundai50,000
  7. 7.Kia45,000
  8. 8.Nissan40,000
  9. 9.Volkswagen30,000
  10. 10.Volvo25,000

By model

  1. 1.Tesla Model Y470,000
  2. 2.Tesla Model 3340,000
  3. 3.Toyota Prius Prime58,000
  4. 4.Toyota RAV4 Prime52,000
  5. 5.Tesla Model S50,000
  6. 6.Chevrolet Bolt EV42,000
  7. 7.Ford Mustang Mach-E38,000
  8. 8.Tesla Model X30,000
  9. 9.Hyundai Ioniq 528,000
  10. 10.Tesla Cybertruck12,000

All charging locations in Big Sur

Esalen Institute - Tesla Destination

Big Sur, CA

Level 2Tesla Destination
1 station · 3 ports16 kW

Ventana Big Sur - Tesla Destination

Big Sur, CA

Level 2Tesla Destination
1 station · 3 ports

Post Ranch Inn

Big Sur, CA

Level 2Tesla Destination
1 station · 3 ports13 kW

Ventana Inn & Spa

Big Sur, CA

Level 2Tesla
1 station · 3 ports8 kW

The Esalen Institute

Big Sur, CA

Level 2Tesla
1 station · 2 ports16 kW

Big Sur, Ca - Ventana Supercharger

Big Sur, CA

DC FastTesla
1 station · 8 ports72 kW

Frequently asked questions

How many EV charging stations are in Big Sur?
SpotCharge lists 6 EV charging locations in Big Sur, California, with 6 stations in total. Each location page shows connector types, networks, hours, pricing, and driver reviews.
Are there DC fast chargers in Big Sur?
Yes — 1 of the 6 locations in Big Sur offers DC fast charging, and 5 offer Level 2.
What charging networks operate in Big Sur?
Charging in Big Sur is served by Tesla Destination and Tesla. Tesla Destination is the most common network across the city's listings.
What's the fastest EV charger in Big Sur?
The fastest stations in Big Sur reach 72 kW. Plan for a longer stop, or filter the directory for the highest-power options.
Which hotels in Big Sur have EV charging?
5 hotels and lodging properties in Big Sur, California have on-site EV charging (5 Tesla-only). See the full list with addresses, plug types and guest-access notes on the Big Sur hotels with EV charging page.

EV charging in other California cities

Los Angeles1428San Diego585San Jose338San Francisco319Sacramento317Irvine270Anaheim190Torrance144Santa Clara142Sunnyvale122Palo Alto120Mountain View111

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