California has reached a new milestone in its transition to zero-emission vehicles, boasting 201,180 public and shared EV charger ports across the state. According to the California Energy Commission (CEC), this is 68% more than the number of gasoline nozzles, a significant step in making electric vehicles accessible for all Californians.

Governor Gavin Newsom marked the achievement as a critical moment in the state’s EV infrastructure expansion. “In the state of California, 94% of people now live within just 10 minutes of an EV charger,” Newsom said. “We’re proving that electric vehicles are here to stay.”

Story Highlights:

• 201,180 public and shared EV chargers now available statewide

• 94% of Californians live within a 10-minute reach of an EV charger

• Zero-emission trucks account for nearly 1 in 4 new truck sales in 2024

• Expanded medium- and heavy-duty charging adds 20,093 new ports

• Focused efforts on EV infrastructure, fast-charging projects, and home chargers

California’s public EV chargers are now widely available in grocery store lots, parking garages, workplaces, sports arenas, and even traditional gas stations. Shared chargers are becoming increasingly common at apartment complexes and office buildings, complementing the roughly 800,000 home chargers installed in single-family homes across the state.

CEC Commissioner Nancy Skinner emphasized the convenience for California residents:

“Our goal is to make driving an EV a no-brainer choice. They’re fun to drive, never need an oil change, don’t cause smog, and public charging is becoming easier than ever.”

The state is continuing its efforts to accelerate EV charger installation while preparing the electric grid for growing demand. Initiatives include:

• Grant programs supporting public, workplace, and at-home chargers, particularly in multifamily housing

• Prioritizing shovel-ready fast-charging projects

• Developing a Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Plan

• Setting reliability standards for public chargers

Earlier this year, California successfully blocked the federal government from withholding billions in EV charging funds approved by Congress, ensuring continued support for the state’s EV infrastructure growth.

California is also expanding medium- and heavy-duty vehicle charging, adding 20,093 new charging and hydrogen fueling points since February—a 23% increase. While trucks represent just 6% of vehicles on California roads, they contribute 35% of transportation emissions and 25% of on-road greenhouse gases. Building out charging for this sector is essential to achieve the state’s climate and zero-emission vehicle goals.

With the rapid expansion of public EV charging infrastructure, California is setting a national example, demonstrating that EV adoption can be convenient, accessible, and environmentally beneficial.

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