Cheapest EV Charging in the San Francisco Bay Area
Where is EV charging cheapest in the San Francisco Bay Area?
As of April 29, 2026, the city with the cheapest average EV charging in the San Francisco Bay Area is San Francisco at $0.10/kWh per kWh on average across 24 priced stations. We rank 13 San Francisco Bay Area 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 San Francisco Bay Area
| # | City | Avg $/kWh | Cheapest | Priced Stations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | $0.10/kWh | Free | 24 19 free |
| 2 | Palo Alto | $0.15/kWh | Free | 18 7 free |
| 3 | Novato | $0.16/kWh | Free | 5 2 free |
| 4 | San Jose | $0.21/kWh | Free | 18 9 free |
| 5 | Pleasanton | $0.21/kWh | Free | 5 2 free |
| 6 | Dublin | $0.23/kWh | Free | 6 2 free |
| 7 | Sunnyvale | $0.25/kWh | Free | 9 3 free |
| 8 | Milpitas | $0.28/kWh | $0.16/kWh | 5 |
| 9 | Campbell | $0.37/kWh | Free | 7 1 free |
| 10 | Santa Rosa | $0.38/kWh | $0.35/kWh | 3 |
| 11 | Mountain View | $0.42/kWh | Free | 4 1 free |
| 12 | San Ramon | $0.42/kWh | $0.39/kWh | 3 |
| 13 | Napa | $0.43/kWh | $0.25/kWh | 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which city has the cheapest EV charging in the San Francisco Bay Area?
As of April 29, 2026, San Francisco has the lowest average published rate at $0.10/kWh per kWh across 24 priced stations.
How are San Francisco Bay Area 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.