California now has more than 201,000 public and shared electric vehicle (EV) charging ports, Governor Gavin Newsom said, marking a major step in the state’s effort to expand clean transportation. The figure represents an increase of 22,631 since March 2025 and nearly 70% more charging ports than gasoline nozzles at service stations.
The milestone includes public chargers located at places such as supermarkets, gas stations and park-and-ride lots, along with shared chargers installed in apartment buildings, offices and sports venues, which may have access restrictions. In addition, the state has roughly 800,000 private chargers installed in single-family homes, according to state officials.
California Energy Commission (CEC) Commissioner Nancy Skinner said the growth underscored progress toward the state’s climate goals. “EV chargers are becoming ubiquitous in California,” Skinner said in a statement, adding that the CEC “is committed to making electric mobility the easy choice for residents.”
The expansion comes as California pursues its 2035 target of phasing out sales of new gasoline-powered cars. State-backed programs have accelerated charger installations, while automakers and charging companies continue to expand their own networks.
Private providers are also playing a role, with Tesla’s Supercharger network among those rapidly scaling up fast-charging options, aiming to reduce range anxiety and make long-distance travel more practical for EV owners.
Source: California Energy Commission
