Cheapest EV Charging in Irvine, CA
How much does EV charging cost in Irvine, CA?
As of March 12, 2026, the cheapest EV charging in Irvine, California is Free at SWTCH (SWTCH Energy). Public charging prices range from $0.35/kWh to $0.50/kWh across 10 stations with published pricing. 2 stations offer free charging.
Prices shown as $/kWh as of March 12, 2026. Charging costs change frequently — confirm at the station before charging.
Cheapest EV Charging Stations in Irvine
| # | Station | Network | Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SWTCH Energy 2 Venture |
SWTCH | Free | as of January 13, 2026 |
| 2 | SWTCH Energy 18831 Von Karman Ave |
SWTCH | Free | as of January 13, 2026 |
| 3 | Goodyear Business Park 12 Goodyear |
LOOP | $0.35/kWh | as of March 12, 2026 |
| 4 | Quail Hill Shopping Center 6601 Quail Hill Pkwy |
Non-Networked | $0.38/kWh | as of December 12, 2025 |
| 5 | Starbucks 6364 Irvine Blvd |
AUTEL | $0.38/kWh | as of May 12, 2025 |
| 6 | Regents Point 19191 Harvard Ave |
LOOP | $0.45/kWh | as of March 12, 2026 |
| 7 | 2445 McCabe Way 2445 McCabe Way |
LOOP | $0.50/kWh | as of March 12, 2026 |
| 8 | Avalon Irvine I 2777 Alton Pkwy |
LOOP | $0.50/kWh | as of March 12, 2026 |
| 9 | Avalon Irvine III 17000 Millikan Ave |
LOOP | $0.50/kWh | as of March 12, 2026 |
| 10 | PR II Intracorp 2055 Main LLC 2055 Main St |
LOOP | $0.50/kWh | as of March 12, 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest EV charging in Irvine, CA?
As of March 12, 2026, the cheapest published rate is Free on the SWTCH network at SWTCH Energy.
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Irvine?
Public EV charging in Irvine ranges from $0.35/kWh to $0.50/kWh across 10 stations with published pricing, as of March 12, 2026.
Is there free EV charging in Irvine?
Yes — 2 stations in Irvine offer free charging. See the ranking above for details.