Free & cheap EV charging in San Francisco
Compare public EV charging in San Francisco, California, including free stations, Level 2 chargers and DC fast chargers. Prices come from published Department of Energy data; confirm rates and access with the station before charging.
Charging stations in San Francisco
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Tips for cheap charging in San Francisco
San Francisco is dense and many people do not have home charging, so public chargers get busy. Check the list below and try off-peak hours for less waiting.
City garages and lots almost always charge for parking. A free plug in a paid garage is not a cheap stop, so add up the full cost.
Hills and cooler weather can affect range. If you are driving out of the city, compare fast-charger prices per kWh before you go.
If a station shows "Price not listed", the network did not publish a rate. Check the network's app before you plug in.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I charge my EV for free in San Francisco?
None of the public stations we track in San Francisco currently publish free pricing. Check nearby cities or the national free charging page for options close by.
How much does fast charging cost in San Francisco?
The data currently available on this page lists 0 DC fast stations in San Francisco, without a published per-kWh price. Check the network's app for current rates before charging.
Why do some stations say "Price not listed"?
We only show prices that the station owner or network has published to the U.S. Department of Energy. When no price is published, we don't guess. Open the network's app to see the current rate.
How often is this list updated?
City pages check the cached Department of Energy data when visited and request a refresh if it is more than 24 hours old. If the data service is unavailable, older cached details may remain visible.