Cheapest EV Charging in Palo Alto, CA
How much does EV charging cost in Palo Alto, CA?
As of October 20, 2026, the cheapest EV charging in Palo Alto, California is Free at PowerFlex (3180 Porter Dr). Public charging prices range from $0.10/kWh to $0.35/kWh across 22 stations with published pricing. 12 stations offer free charging.
Prices shown as $/kWh as of October 20, 2026. Charging costs change frequently — confirm at the station before charging.
Cheapest EV Charging Stations in Palo Alto
| # | Station | Network | Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3180 Porter Dr 3180 Porter Dr |
PowerFlex | Free | as of November 6, 2024 |
| 2 | Audi - Palo Alto 1730 Embarcadero Rd |
Non-Networked | Free | as of December 12, 2025 |
| 3 | Creekside Inn Hotel - Tesla Destination 3400 El Camino Real |
Tesla Destination | Free | as of August 27, 2026 |
| 4 | Dinah's Garden Hotel & Poolside Restaurant - Tesla Destination 4261 El Camino Real |
Tesla Destination | Free | as of August 27, 2026 |
| 5 | Edgewood Plaza 2170 West Bayshore Road |
Blink Network | Free | as of October 20, 2026 |
| 6 | Henry M. Gunn High School 780 Arastradero Rd |
PowerFlex | Free | as of May 12, 2025 |
| 7 | Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto - Tesla Destination 4216 El Camino Real |
Tesla Destination | Free | as of August 27, 2026 |
| 8 | Homewood Suites by Hilton Palo Alto - Tesla Destination 4329 El Camino Real |
Tesla Destination | Free | as of August 27, 2026 |
| 9 | Kehilat Etz Chayim 4161 Alma St |
Non-Networked | Free | as of May 12, 2025 |
| 10 | Oak Motel - Tesla Destination 4279 El Camino Real |
Tesla Destination | Free | as of August 27, 2026 |
| 11 | ProjectGreenHome.org 314 Stanford Ave |
Non-Networked | Free | as of June 6, 2025 |
| 12 | Unitarian Universalist Church 505 E Charleston Rd |
Non-Networked | Free | as of June 6, 2025 |
| 13 | Greene Middle School 750 N California Ave |
PowerFlex | $0.10/kWh | as of January 10, 2023 |
| 14 | Congregation Kol Emeth 4175 Manuela Ave |
PowerFlex | $0.15/kWh | as of May 12, 2025 |
| 15 | Bryant Street Parking Garage 445 Bryant St |
PowerFlex | $0.23/kWh | as of May 12, 2025 |
| 16 | City Hall Parking Garage 250 Hamilton Ave |
PowerFlex | $0.23/kWh | as of May 12, 2025 |
| 17 | Webster Street Parking Garage 520 Webster St |
PowerFlex | $0.23/kWh | as of May 12, 2025 |
| 18 | Rinconada Library 1213 Newell Rd |
PowerFlex | $0.24/kWh | as of July 3, 2025 |
| 19 | 3174 Porter Dr 3174 Porter Dr |
PowerFlex | $0.25/kWh | as of November 13, 2025 |
| 20 | Alma Street Parking 355 Alma St |
ChargePoint Network | $0.26/kWh | as of December 12, 2025 |
| 21 | Hillview Community Center 97 Hillview Ave |
Non-Networked | $0.33/kWh | as of June 6, 2025 |
| 22 | Page Mill 755 Page Mill Rd |
EVmatch | $0.35/kWh | as of January 13, 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest EV charging in Palo Alto, CA?
As of October 20, 2026, the cheapest published rate is Free on the PowerFlex network at 3180 Porter Dr.
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Palo Alto?
Public EV charging in Palo Alto ranges from $0.10/kWh to $0.35/kWh across 22 stations with published pricing, as of October 20, 2026.
Is there free EV charging in Palo Alto?
Yes — 12 stations in Palo Alto offer free charging. See the ranking above for details.