Cheapest EV Charging in Santa Monica, CA
How much does EV charging cost in Santa Monica, CA?
As of October 20, 2026, the cheapest EV charging in Santa Monica, California is Free at Non-Networked (Ambrose Hotel). Public charging prices range from $0.30/kWh to $0.50/kWh across 28 stations with published pricing. 24 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 Monica
| # | Station | Network | Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ambrose Hotel 1255 20th St |
Non-Networked | Free | as of July 15, 2026 |
| 2 | Ambrose Hotel - Tesla Destination 1255 20th St |
Tesla Destination | Free | as of August 27, 2026 |
| 3 | City of Santa Monica - Airport 3223 Donald Douglas Loop |
Non-Networked | Free | as of June 12, 2026 |
| 4 | City of Santa Monica - Civic Parking Garage 333 Civic Center Dr |
Non-Networked | Free | as of June 12, 2026 |
| 5 | City of Santa Monica - Garage #6 1443 2nd St |
Non-Networked | Free | as of June 12, 2026 |
| 6 | City of Santa Monica - Lot 11 2501 Nielson Way |
Non-Networked | Free | as of June 12, 2026 |
| 7 | City of Santa Monica - Lot 8 1146 16th St |
Non-Networked | Free | as of June 12, 2026 |
| 8 | City of Santa Monica - Lot 9 2901 Neilson Way |
Non-Networked | Free | as of June 12, 2026 |
| 9 | City of Santa Monica - Parking Structure 9 1136 4th St |
Non-Networked | Free | as of June 12, 2026 |
| 10 | City of Santa Monica - Pier 200 Santa Monica Pier |
Non-Networked | Free | as of June 12, 2026 |
| 11 | Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows - Tesla Destination 101 Wilshire Blvd |
Tesla Destination | Free | as of August 27, 2026 |
| 12 | Hampton Inn & Suites Santa Monica - Tesla Destination 501 Colorado Ave |
Tesla Destination | Free | as of August 27, 2026 |
| 13 | Hilton Santa Monica Hotel & Suites - Tesla Destination 1707 4th St |
Tesla Destination | Free | as of August 27, 2026 |
| 14 | Hotel Shangri-La - Tesla Destination 1301 Ocean Ave |
Tesla Destination | Free | as of August 27, 2026 |
| 15 | Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica - Tesla Destination 530 Pico Blvd |
Tesla Destination | Free | as of August 27, 2026 |
| 16 | JW Marriott Santa Monica Le Merigot - Tesla Destination 1740 Ocean Ave |
Tesla Destination | Free | as of August 27, 2026 |
| 17 | Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel - Tesla Destination 1700 Ocean Ave |
Tesla Destination | Free | as of August 27, 2026 |
| 18 | Proper Hotel Santa Monica - Tesla Destination 1437 7th St |
Tesla Destination | Free | as of August 27, 2026 |
| 19 | Santa Monica Place Mall Garage #7 - Civic Center - Upper Deck 395 Broadway |
Non-Networked | Free | as of June 12, 2026 |
| 20 | Shutters on the Beach Hotel - Tesla Destination 1 Pico Blvd |
Tesla Destination | Free | as of August 27, 2026 |
| 21 | The Huntley Hotel - Tesla Destination 1111 2nd St |
Tesla Destination | Free | as of August 27, 2026 |
| 22 | The Seychelle 1755 Ocean Ave |
Blink Network | Free | as of October 20, 2026 |
| 23 | The Waverly 1705 Ocean Ave |
Blink Network | Free | as of April 14, 2026 |
| 24 | Travelodge Santa Monica - Tesla Destination 3102 Pico Blvd |
Tesla Destination | Free | as of August 27, 2026 |
| 25 | City of Santa Monica - Annenberg Beach House 415 Pacific Coast Hwy |
Non-Networked | $0.30/kWh | as of June 12, 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest EV charging in Santa Monica, CA?
As of October 20, 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 $0.30/kWh to $0.50/kWh across 28 stations with published pricing, as of October 20, 2026.
Is there free EV charging in Santa Monica?
Yes — 24 stations in Santa Monica offer free charging. See the ranking above for details.