Locations

• 53 EV charging stations in operation, primarily in downtown public parking garages
• Santa Clara Street between Fourth and Fifth Streets
• Downtown garages: City Hall, Convention Center, Fourth & San Fernando, Fourth & St. John, Market & San Pedro Square, Second & San Carlos, & Third Street. Surface Lot: Woz & Almaden Blvd. (Please visit the Downtown parking webpage to view a map of these facilities)
• San José’s Environmental Innovation Center (1608 Las Plumas Ave)

Charging Stations Rates

PLEASE NOTE: On October 1, the rate for the City's level 2 chargers will change to a time of use rate. The new rate will be as follows:

• The current rate to charge is $1.25 per session and $0.25 per kWh during the day and $0.20 per kWh off-peak (9:30 p.m. to 8:30 a.m.).
• Rates are designed to simply cover the City’s cost to operate the chargers.
• Costs include electricity, maintenance as well as ChargePoint network subscription and processing fees.

Updates

• Public Electric Vehicle Charger Rates Change October 1

Electric Vehicle Initiatives

• The City’s Planning, Building, and Code Enforcement Department implemented a streamlined residential permitting process to facilitate the installation of home charging systems.
• The City is also the beneficiary of a California Energy Commission grant that will provide for the purchase of three all-electric vehicles at a price comparable to conventional vehicles of the same type.