EV Charging Stations in Santa Barbara, California

SpotCharge tracks 81 EV charging locations in Santa Barbara, California — 27 with DC fast charging and 56 with Level 2. ChargePoint is the most common network in Santa Barbara.

81 public charging locations in Santa Barbara, California as of September 19, 2026. Sources: OpenChargeMap, the US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center, and OpenStreetMap, merged and refreshed weekly by SpotCharge; owner-managed listings are marked as such.

The fastest stations in Santa Barbara reach 350 kW, so a compatible vehicle can pick up a meaningful charge during a coffee stop.

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

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

Share of US EVs

32.9%

Supply vs. demand in California

Across 61,046 publicly-listed ports in California (35,122 Level 2 and 25,761 DC fast), that works out to roughly 32.5 EVs per public port and 59.5 BEVs per DC fast port.

EVs per public port

32.5

BEVs per DC fast port

59.5

DC fast ports

25,761

California's public charging is keeping pace with adoption — but registrations keep climbing. Listing your stations here helps drivers discover charging close to where they already shop, dine, and stay.

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

By model

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

Frequently asked questions

How many EV charging stations are in Santa Barbara?

SpotCharge lists 81 EV charging locations in Santa Barbara, California, with 106 stations in total. Each location page shows connector types, networks, hours, pricing, and driver reviews.

Are there DC fast chargers in Santa Barbara?

Yes — 27 of the 81 locations in Santa Barbara offer DC fast charging, and 56 offer Level 2. See all DC fast charging in Santa Barbara →

What charging networks operate in Santa Barbara?

Charging in Santa Barbara is served by ChargePoint, Tesla Destination, Tesla and PowerFlex. ChargePoint is the most common network across the city's listings.

What's the fastest EV charger in Santa Barbara?

The fastest stations in Santa Barbara reach 350 kW. A compatible vehicle can add a meaningful charge in the time it takes to grab a coffee.

Which hotels in Santa Barbara have EV charging?

16 hotels and lodging properties in Santa Barbara, California have on-site EV charging (11 Tesla-only, 5 with J1772 or CCS plugs any EV can use). See the full list with addresses, plug types and guest-access notes on the Santa Barbara hotels with EV charging page.

EV Charging Stations in Santa Barbara, California

Charging infrastructure in Santa Barbara

Networks in Santa Barbara

Hotels with EV charging in Santa Barbara

La Playa Inn Santa Barbara

Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore - Tesla

Montecito Inn - Tesla Destination

Monticeito Inn - Tesla

Belmond El Encanto - Tesla

Hotel Californian

EV adoption in California

Supply vs. demand in California

Top EVs registered in California

By brand

By model

All charging locations in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Eastside Library

CSG EV SB STATION 3

Carrillo Street Station (Santa Barbara, CA)

SB City Hall

UC SANTABARBARA 22 PARKING - 1

Goleta Water District

Coral Casino

CSB District Attorney Office

CSB Calle Real (General Services Yard)

CSB SB County - South County Jail

Chase Bank - 1302 State St

Mason Beach Inn

SEN RESC GR EV-1

County Santa Barabara SB Health

Covenant Living At The Samarkand

La Playa Inn Santa Barbara

CSG EV SB ORTEGA 1

CSG EV SB FLEET 1&2

CSG EV SB FLEET WATERF

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CSG EV SB EV STATION 7

800 Miramonte Dr

INNOVATION PL EV3

CSG EV SB STATION 08

Santa Barbara City College - Auto Quad

Courtyard Marriott Santa Barbara

CSG EV SB LOT 11#1

La Cumbre Plaza

Santa Barbara County Building

UC SANTABARBARA 22 PARKING -2

UC SANTABARBARA LOT 59 : 2

Santa Barbara City College - Lot 4C

SBCC LOT 1B #1

SBCC LOT4D STATION4

NOAA - University of Santa Barbara

CSG EV SB GRANADA 14

PCS1 PEABODY CHARTER

UC SANTABARBARA LOT 60 - WEST

UC SANTABARBARA 10 PARKING : 1

CSG EV SB STATION 2

SB MTD STAFF PARKING

GOLETA WATER EV STATION 01

SBUSD DO 1

UC SANTABARBARA 18 PARKING 2

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort - Tesla Destination

Beachside Inn - Tesla Destination

Montecito Inn - Tesla Destination

Ramada Limited

Allen Construction

Coastal Chevrolet

Brisas Del Mar Inn at the Beach