Cheapest EV Charging in Santa Barbara, CA
How much does EV charging cost in Santa Barbara, CA?
As of April 29, 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 $0.45/kWh across 10 stations with published pricing. 6 stations offer free charging.
Prices shown as $/kWh as of April 29, 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 | Best Western - Pepper Tree Inn 3850 State St |
Non-Networked | Free | as of June 6, 2025 |
| 3 | Brisas Del Mar Inn at the Beach 223 Castillo St |
Non-Networked | Free | as of May 12, 2025 |
| 4 | County Santa Barabara SB Health 315 Camino del Remedio |
POWERFLEX | Free | as of November 6, 2024 |
| 5 | CSB Calle Real (General Services Yard) 4568 Calle Real |
POWERFLEX | Free | as of November 13, 2025 |
| 6 | Ramada Limited 4770 Calle Real |
Blink Network | Free | as of April 29, 2026 |
| 7 | Santa Barbara City College - Lot 4C 721 Cliff Dr |
ChargePoint Network | $0.20/kWh | as of June 6, 2025 |
| 8 | CSB SB County - South County Jail 4436 Calle Real |
POWERFLEX | $0.39/kWh | as of November 13, 2025 |
| 9 | CSB District Attorney Office 1112 Santa Barbara St |
POWERFLEX | $0.40/kWh | as of November 13, 2025 |
| 10 | La Playa Inn Santa Barbara 116 Castillo St |
LOOP | $0.45/kWh | as of March 12, 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest EV charging in Santa Barbara, CA?
As of April 29, 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 $0.45/kWh across 10 stations with published pricing, as of April 29, 2026.
Is there free EV charging in Santa Barbara?
Yes — 6 stations in Santa Barbara offer free charging. See the ranking above for details.