Cheapest EV Charging in Santa Barbara, CA
How much does EV charging cost in Santa Barbara, CA?
As of October 21, 2026, the cheapest EV charging in Santa Barbara, California is Free at Non-Networked (Allen Construction). Public charging prices range from $0.20/kWh to $0.40/kWh across 17 stations with published pricing. 14 stations offer free charging.
Prices shown as $/kWh as of October 21, 2026. Charging costs change frequently — confirm at the station before charging.
Cheapest EV Charging Stations in Santa Barbara
| # | Station | Network | Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allen Construction 201 N Milpas St |
Non-Networked | Free | as of November 13, 2025 |
| 2 | Beachside Inn - Tesla Destination 336 W Cabrillo Blvd |
Tesla Destination | Free | as of August 27, 2026 |
| 3 | Belmond El Encanto - Tesla Destination 800 Alvarado Pl |
Tesla Destination | Free | as of August 27, 2026 |
| 4 | Best Western - Pepper Tree Inn 3850 State St |
Non-Networked | Free | as of June 6, 2025 |
| 5 | Brisas Del Mar Inn at the Beach 223 Castillo St |
Non-Networked | Free | as of May 12, 2025 |
| 6 | County Santa Barabara SB Health 315 Camino del Remedio |
PowerFlex | Free | as of November 6, 2024 |
| 7 | CSB Calle Real (General Services Yard) 4568 Calle Real |
PowerFlex | Free | as of November 13, 2025 |
| 8 | Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort - Tesla Destination 633 E Cabrillo Blvd. |
Tesla Destination | Free | as of August 27, 2026 |
| 9 | Hyatt Centric Santa Barbara - Tesla Destination 1111 E Cabrillo Blvd |
Tesla Destination | Free | as of August 27, 2026 |
| 10 | Montecito Inn - Tesla Destination 1295 Coast Village Rd |
Tesla Destination | Free | as of August 27, 2026 |
| 11 | Pacific Crest Hotel - Tesla Destination 433 Corona Del Mar Dr |
Tesla Destination | Free | as of August 27, 2026 |
| 12 | Ramada Limited 4770 Calle Real |
Blink Network | Free | as of October 21, 2026 |
| 13 | Santa Barbara, CA - Anacapa Street (Pay to Park) - Tesla Destination 621 Anacapa Street |
Tesla Destination | Free | as of August 27, 2026 |
| 14 | The Canary Hotel - Tesla Destination 31 W Carrillo St |
Tesla Destination | Free | as of August 27, 2026 |
| 15 | Santa Barbara City College - Lot 4C 721 Cliff Dr |
ChargePoint Network | $0.20/kWh | as of June 6, 2025 |
| 16 | CSB SB County - South County Jail 4436 Calle Real |
PowerFlex | $0.39/kWh | as of November 13, 2025 |
| 17 | CSB District Attorney Office 1112 Santa Barbara St |
PowerFlex | $0.40/kWh | as of November 13, 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest EV charging in Santa Barbara, CA?
As of October 21, 2026, the cheapest published rate is Free on the Non-Networked network at Allen Construction.
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Santa Barbara?
Public EV charging in Santa Barbara ranges from $0.20/kWh to $0.40/kWh across 17 stations with published pricing, as of October 21, 2026.
Is there free EV charging in Santa Barbara?
Yes — 14 stations in Santa Barbara offer free charging. See the ranking above for details.