EV Charging in Sacramento
Sacramento, CA has 488 public EV charging stations, including 60 DC fast chargers and 428 Level 2 stations. Major networks include ChargePoint Network, Non-Networked, Blink Network.
California's capital has leaned into electrification through SMUD, the local utility, which offers some of the most generous EV programs in the state. Charging is easy to find downtown and along the freeway corridors that make Sacramento a natural launch point for trips to Tahoe and the Bay.
SMUD customers should look into its EV rate and charging rebates — overnight rates here are among the cheapest in California.
Sacramento Charging at a Glance
| Total public stations | 488 |
| DC fast chargers | 60 |
| Level 2 stations | 428 |
| Level 1 stations | 4 |
| Stations with free charging | 15 |
| Active networks | 5 |
Station and charger counts are sourced from the U.S. DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station locator and refreshed daily. Looking for the full, filterable list of every charger? See our Sacramento EV charging directory with live availability and connector details.
Top Charging Networks in Sacramento
The networks with the most coverage across Sacramento:
Where to Charge in Sacramento
- Downtown & Midtown
- State and city garages with Level 2; convenient fast charging for Capitol-area visitors.
- East Sacramento & Arden
- Shopping-center charging with a healthy mix of Level 2 and DC fast options.
- Natomas
- Big-box DC fast charging near I-5 and I-80, great before heading out of town.
- Folsom & Roseville (suburbs)
- Suburban Supercharger and EA hubs serve the I-80 commute.
I-5, I-80, and US-50 all pass through Sacramento, giving you fast-charging coverage toward the Bay Area, Lake Tahoe, and Southern California.
Notable DC Fast Charging in Sacramento
High-power sites that are good bets for a quick top-up:
- Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger — Tesla (28 DC fast ports)
- Florin Towne Centre - Tesla Supercharger — Tesla (24 DC fast ports)
- Sacramento DoCo - Tesla Supercharger — Tesla (20 DC fast ports)
- Arden Fair Mall - Tesla Supercharger — Tesla (19 DC fast ports)
- Doubletree by Hilton - Tesla Supercharger — Tesla (16 DC fast ports)
- Madison Shopping Center — eVgo Network (14 DC fast ports)
Free & Low-Cost Charging in Sacramento
Sacramento has 15 stations that offer free charging — typically Level 2 at shopping centers, hotels, and municipal lots. Browse free charging in Sacramento.
What EV Charging Costs in Sacramento
Of the public stations we map in Sacramento, 32 publish pricing details — 15 offer free charging and 17 charge a fee. That means roughly 3% of mapped Sacramento stations are free to use.
For paid charging, expect roughly $0.30–$0.60 per kWh at DC fast chargers and often free to $0.35 per kWh at public Level 2. These rates track the U.S. EIA average retail price of electricity plus a network markup; see the DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center charging-cost guidance for how home and public charging compare. Estimate your own cost with our charging cost calculator.
EV Incentives & Infrastructure in California
- Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) — Up to $7,500: CEC rebate for qualifying battery-electric, plug-in hybrid, and fuel cell vehicles for California residents.
- Clean Air Vehicle Sticker (HOV Access) — Free HOV access: White or green stickers allow solo EV and PHEV drivers to use HOV lanes.
- Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) — Up to $1,000/kWh: Rebate for residential battery storage paired with EV charging.
Federal NEVI fast-charging corridors in California: I-5 (Oregon border to Mexico border); US-101 (North Coast); I-80 (Sacramento to Nevada); I-10 (Los Angeles to Arizona); SR-99 (Central Valley); I-15 (Los Angeles to Nevada).
The federal EV charger tax credit (IRS Section 30C) can also offset the cost of installing home or business charging. Confirm current programs with the issuing agency before you rely on them.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many EV charging stations are in Sacramento, CA?
Sacramento, California has 488 public EV charging stations, including 60 DC fast chargers and 428 Level 2 stations.
Where can I find DC fast charging in Sacramento?
Sacramento has 60 DC fast charging stations. I-5, I-80, and US-50 all pass through Sacramento, giving you fast-charging coverage toward the Bay Area, Lake Tahoe, and Southern California. You can browse them all on our Sacramento DC fast charging page.
Is there free EV charging in Sacramento?
Yes — Sacramento has 15 stations that offer free charging, mostly Level 2 at retail, hotel, and municipal locations.
Which charging networks operate in Sacramento?
The networks with the most coverage in Sacramento include ChargePoint Network, Non-Networked, Blink Network, Tesla Destination, Tesla.
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Sacramento?
About 3% of the public stations we map in Sacramento offer free charging. Paid charging in Sacramento typically runs about $0.30–$0.60 per kWh at DC fast chargers and from free to roughly $0.35 per kWh at Level 2 stations, with home charging far cheaper.
See Every Charger in Sacramento
This guide covers the highlights. For the complete, filterable directory of all 488 charging stations in Sacramento — with connectors, networks, and live availability — visit the Sacramento, CA EV charging directory.
Sources
- Electric Vehicle Charging Station Locator — U.S. Department of Energy — Alternative Fuels Data Center
- Charging Electric Vehicles at Home & Charging Costs — U.S. DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center
- Average Retail Price of Electricity — U.S. Energy Information Administration
- National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program — U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration
- Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit (Section 30C) — Internal Revenue Service
- California DMV EV Statistics
- California Energy Commission