Cheapest EV Charging in Santa Monica, CA
How much does EV charging cost in Santa Monica, CA?
As of April 29, 2026, the cheapest EV charging in Santa Monica, California is Free at Non-Networked (Ambrose Hotel). Public charging prices range from $0.25/kWh to $0.50/kWh across 21 stations with published pricing. 12 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 Monica
| # | Station | Network | Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ambrose Hotel 1255 20th St |
Non-Networked | Free | as of October 11, 2024 |
| 2 | City of Santa Monica - Airport 3223 Donald Douglas Loop |
Non-Networked | Free | as of January 10, 2023 |
| 3 | City of Santa Monica - Civic Parking Garage 333 Civic Center Dr |
Non-Networked | Free | as of January 10, 2023 |
| 4 | City of Santa Monica - Garage #6 1443 2nd St |
Non-Networked | Free | as of January 10, 2023 |
| 5 | City of Santa Monica - Lot 11 2501 Nielson Way |
Non-Networked | Free | as of January 10, 2023 |
| 6 | City of Santa Monica - Lot 8 1146 16th St |
Non-Networked | Free | as of January 10, 2023 |
| 7 | City of Santa Monica - Lot 9 2901 Neilson Way |
Non-Networked | Free | as of January 10, 2023 |
| 8 | City of Santa Monica - Parking Structure 9 1136 4th St |
Non-Networked | Free | as of January 10, 2023 |
| 9 | City of Santa Monica - Pier 200 Santa Monica Pier |
Non-Networked | Free | as of January 10, 2023 |
| 10 | Santa Monica Place Mall Garage #7 - Civic Center - Upper Deck 395 Broadway |
Non-Networked | Free | as of January 10, 2023 |
| 11 | The Seychelle 1755 Ocean Ave |
Blink Network | Free | as of April 29, 2026 |
| 12 | The Waverly 1705 Ocean Ave |
Blink Network | Free | as of April 14, 2026 |
| 13 | Biella 1411 7th St |
LOOP | $0.25/kWh | as of March 12, 2026 |
| 14 | Capri 1445 6th St |
LOOP | $0.25/kWh | as of March 12, 2026 |
| 15 | Positano 606 Broadway |
LOOP | $0.25/kWh | as of March 12, 2026 |
| 16 | Revello 1234 6th St |
LOOP | $0.25/kWh | as of March 12, 2026 |
| 17 | City of Santa Monica - Annenberg Beach House 415 Pacific Coast Hwy |
Non-Networked | $0.30/kWh | as of January 10, 2023 |
| 18 | City of Santa Monica - Lot 7 1217 Euclid St |
Non-Networked | $0.30/kWh | as of January 10, 2023 |
| 19 | 1334 9th St 1334 9th St |
LOOP | $0.35/kWh | as of March 12, 2026 |
| 20 | Sway 525 Broadway |
LOOP | $0.40/kWh | as of March 12, 2026 |
| 21 | The Alon - 1235 5th St 1235 5th St |
LOOP | $0.50/kWh | as of March 12, 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest EV charging in Santa Monica, CA?
As of April 29, 2026, the cheapest published rate is Free on the Non-Networked network at Ambrose Hotel.
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Santa Monica?
Public EV charging in Santa Monica ranges from $0.25/kWh to $0.50/kWh across 21 stations with published pricing, as of April 29, 2026.
Is there free EV charging in Santa Monica?
Yes — 12 stations in Santa Monica offer free charging. See the ranking above for details.