EVs in California
Registration counts as of 2026-05-08. National rank: #1 of 51.
Total EVs + PHEVs
1,981,000
BEVs
1,533,900
PHEVs
447,100
% of US
32.9%
Public charging in California
Charging sites
2,537
Stations
3,705
Ports
18,556
How California compares
One of the top 5 EV markets in the US, accounting for 32.9% of all registered EVs and PHEVs nationally.
Source: AFDC vehicle registrations (https://afdc.energy.gov/vehicle-registration). Data from Experian Information Solutions, refreshed annually.