Cheapest EV Charging in the Greater Los Angeles
Where is EV charging cheapest in the Greater Los Angeles?
As of April 29, 2026, the city with the cheapest average EV charging in the Greater Los Angeles is Pasadena at $0.11/kWh per kWh on average across 24 priced stations. We rank 23 Greater Los Angeles cities by their average published $/kWh below.
City figures are the average $/kWh as of April 29, 2026 across stations with published pricing. Charging costs change frequently — confirm at the station before charging.
Cities Ranked by Average EV Charging Price in the Greater Los Angeles
| # | City | Avg $/kWh | Cheapest | Priced Stations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pasadena | $0.11/kWh | Free | 24 17 free |
| 2 | Santa Monica | $0.14/kWh | Free | 21 12 free |
| 3 | Culver City | $0.17/kWh | Free | 10 7 free |
| 4 | Long Beach | $0.18/kWh | Free | 12 6 free |
| 5 | Downey | $0.23/kWh | Free | 8 4 free |
| 6 | Anaheim | $0.24/kWh | Free | 16 4 free |
| 7 | Glendale | $0.25/kWh | Free | 5 2 free |
| 8 | Costa Mesa | $0.26/kWh | Free | 7 3 free |
| 9 | West Hollywood | $0.29/kWh | Free | 5 1 free |
| 10 | West Covina | $0.32/kWh | Free | 4 1 free |
| 11 | Torrance | $0.32/kWh | Free | 11 3 free |
| 12 | San Bernardino | $0.32/kWh | Free | 4 1 free |
| 13 | Santa Ana | $0.34/kWh | Free | 8 1 free |
| 14 | Lancaster | $0.35/kWh | Free | 6 1 free |
| 15 | Los Angeles | $0.35/kWh | Free | 360 50 free |
| 16 | Irvine | $0.36/kWh | Free | 10 2 free |
| 17 | Santa Clarita | $0.37/kWh | $0.15/kWh | 4 |
| 18 | Westlake Village | $0.39/kWh | Free | 5 1 free |
| 19 | Ontario | $0.39/kWh | Free | 4 1 free |
| 20 | Fullerton | $0.40/kWh | $0.35/kWh | 3 |
| 21 | Aliso Viejo | $0.42/kWh | $0.42/kWh | 3 |
| 22 | Marina Del Rey | $0.45/kWh | $0.45/kWh | 3 |
| 23 | Chino Hills | $0.48/kWh | $0.45/kWh | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which city has the cheapest EV charging in the Greater Los Angeles?
As of April 29, 2026, Pasadena has the lowest average published rate at $0.11/kWh per kWh across 24 priced stations.
How are Greater Los Angeles cities ranked for charging cost?
Each city's figure is the average of every station with a published $/kWh price in that city (cities need at least 3 priced stations to be ranked). Cities are sorted cheapest to most expensive.