Cheapest EV Charging in Santa Cruz, CA
How much does EV charging cost in Santa Cruz, CA?
As of October 20, 2026, the cheapest EV charging in Santa Cruz, California is Free at Tesla Destination (Beauregard Vineyards - Tesla Destination). 10 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 Santa Cruz
| # | Station | Network | Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beauregard Vineyards - Tesla Destination 10 pine flat rd |
Tesla Destination | Free | as of August 27, 2026 |
| 2 | Chaminade Resort & Spa - Tesla Destination 1 Chaminade Ln |
Tesla Destination | Free | as of August 27, 2026 |
| 3 | City of Santa Cruz - 21 Municipal Wharf 21 Municipal Wharf |
Blink Network | Free | as of October 16, 2026 |
| 4 | City of Santa Cruz - 24 River St 24 River St |
Blink Network | Free | as of October 20, 2026 |
| 5 | City of Santa Cruz - 25 Beach Street 25 Beach Street |
Blink Network | Free | as of April 14, 2026 |
| 6 | City of Santa Cruz - 601 Front St 601 Front St |
Blink Network | Free | as of October 20, 2026 |
| 7 | Holiday Inn Express & Suites-Santa Cruz - Tesla Destination 1410 Ocean St |
Tesla Destination | Free | as of August 27, 2026 |
| 8 | Pacific Collegiate Foundation - Parking Lot 3004 Mission Street |
Blink Network | Free | as of October 20, 2026 |
| 9 | Pearl Alley Lot 710 Cedar Street |
Blink Network | Free | as of October 20, 2026 |
| 10 | University Business Park - Tesla Destination 2801 Mission St |
Tesla Destination | Free | as of August 27, 2026 |
| 11 | 190 Walnut Ave Santa Cruz 190 Walnut Ave |
AmpUp | $0.27/kWh | as of October 13, 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest EV charging in Santa Cruz, CA?
As of October 20, 2026, the cheapest published rate is Free on the Tesla Destination network at Beauregard Vineyards - Tesla Destination.
Is there free EV charging in Santa Cruz?
Yes — 10 stations in Santa Cruz offer free charging. See the ranking above for details.