Over 201,000 Public EV Charging Ports Are Available In California Now - CleanTechnica

As of 2024, California has over 201,000 public and shared electric vehicle (EV) charging ports, a significant increase from just under 42,000 in 2019. This total includes approximately 182,548 Level 2 chargers and 18,632 direct current fast chargers, making California’s EV charging infrastructure the largest in the United States. Shared chargers refer to private chargers accessible to employees, tenants, visitors, or residents at workplaces or multifamily residences. Notably, the number of public and shared EV charging ports now exceeds the number of gasoline nozzles statewide by 68%. The rapid expansion of California’s EV charging network is driven by state policies, including Governor Newsom’s 2020 executive order mandating all new car sales to be zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) by 2035. The state has invested billions through programs like the Clean Transportation Program to accelerate infrastructure deployment, particularly targeting hard-to-reach and low-income areas. Private investments