California’s EV charging network just reached a major milestone, making electric driving easier than ever. Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the state now has more than 201,000 public and shared EV charging ports, an increase of 22,631 since March 2025. With this buildout, 94% of Californians are now within a 10-minute drive of a charger. There are also nearly 70% more EV charging ports than gasoline nozzles statewide, underscoring the shift toward cleaner transportation.
The count includes public chargers at places like grocery stores, gas stations, and park-and-ride lots, as well as shared chargers at apartments, offices, and sports venues that may be limited to certain users. On top of that, Californians have installed roughly 800,000 private home chargers in single-family residences, giving many drivers the convenience of starting each day with a full battery.
State energy leaders say EV chargers are becoming ubiquitous across California, a trend that supports the state’s goal to phase out sales of new gas-powered cars by 2035. The momentum isn’t just from public programs; private networks are rapidly expanding too. Fast-charging options, including Tesla’s Superchargers, are growing across major corridors and urban hubs, cutting charging times and easing range anxiety for long-distance travel.
What this means for drivers is simple: finding a plug is getting faster and easier, whether you live in an apartment with shared charging, commute to an office with workplace stations, or rely on a quick top-up during errands. With access improving and fast chargers multiplying, owning an EV in California is more practical than ever.
