EV Charging Stations in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Data updated October 25, 2026 · Source: U.S. Department of Energy (NREL)

14
Stations
0
With DC Fast
16 kW
Fastest Charger
2
Listed as Free

Carmel-by-the-Sea EV charging at a glance

Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA has 14 EV charging stations in the U.S. Department of Energy station database (14 open to the public): 0 with DC fast charging and 14 with Level 2. The fastest listed charger is Tradewinds Carmel - Tesla Destination at 16 kW (Tesla Destination). 2 stations are listed as free to charge. None of the stations here publish a per-kWh price; check the network app before you charge. Most common networks: ChargePoint Network (11), Non-networked (1), Tesla Destination (1). Common places to charge: hotel (5), parking (5), shopping (1).

Station data: U.S. DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center (NREL), updated October 25, 2026. Prices are often missing or out of date in public databases; confirm in the network's app. How we score stations.

Top-rated charging stations in Carmel-by-the-Sea

The 14 best public stations by PlugCompass Score (price, speed, reliability, access, ports), always including the fastest, free and cheapest ones. Distance and ads never change the score.

Stilwell Hotel
6.3
NE Corner San Carlos St, at 5th Ave Non-networked Hotel Level 2 9.6 kW max Free 24 hours daily; for guest use only
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Tradewinds Carmel - Tesla Destination
6.2
Mission St at Third Ave Tesla Destination Level 2 16 kW max Free 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only.
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The Crossroads Carmel
6.2
243 Crossroads Boulevard Blink Network Shopping Level 2 11.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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CV RANCH DUAL LODGE
5.3
One Old Ranch Rd ChargePoint Network Parking Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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STATION CARMEL SUNSET CENTER
5.3
1 B 8th Ave ChargePoint Network Parking Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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STATION CARMEL SUNSET CENTER 4
5.3
3 8th Ave ChargePoint Network Parking Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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CARPORT 4 EVCS HCCA CARPORT 4
5.3
125 Hacienda Carmel ChargePoint Network Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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HIGHLANDS INN 200CHARGER
5.3
120 Highlands Dr ChargePoint Network Hotel Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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HIGHLANDS INN 300CHARGER
5.3
120 Highlands Drive ChargePoint Network Hotel Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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HIGHLANDS INN 400CHARGERA
5.3
120 Highlands Drive ChargePoint Network Hotel Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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HIGHLANDS INN 400CHARGERB
5.3
120 Highlands Drive ChargePoint Network Hotel Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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CV RANCH 200S STATION 1
5.3
91 Old Ranch Rd ChargePoint Network Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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STATION CARMEL VISTA LOBOS
5.3
Junipero St ChargePoint Network Parking Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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STATION CARMEL SUNSET CENTER N
4.9
2 San Carlos St ChargePoint Network Parking Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Charging Networks in Carmel-by-the-Sea

ChargePoint Network
11 stations
Blink Network
1 station
Non-networked
1 station
Tesla Destination
1 station

Charger Types in Carmel-by-the-Sea

Level 2 Charging
14 stations

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EV Charging FAQ for Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

How many EV charging stations are in Carmel-by-the-Sea?
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California has 14 EV charging stations in the U.S. Department of Energy (NREL) station database, 14 of them open to the public, run by 4 networks or operators. Data updated October 25, 2026.
Is there free EV charging in Carmel-by-the-Sea?
2 stations in Carmel-by-the-Sea are listed as free to charge. Free charging is often limited to customers, guests or opening hours, and parking may cost extra, so check the station's access notes.
How much does EV charging cost in Carmel-by-the-Sea?
None of the 14 stations in Carmel-by-the-Sea publish a per-kWh price in the national database. Check the network's app or the charger screen before you plug in.
Which charging networks operate in Carmel-by-the-Sea?
The most common are ChargePoint Network (11 stations), Non-networked (1 stations), Tesla Destination (1 stations). In total 4 networks or operators have stations in Carmel-by-the-Sea.
How does PlugCompass rank charging stations in Carmel-by-the-Sea?
Every station gets a PlugCompass Score from 0 to 10 built from published facts: price compared with similar chargers, charging speed in kW, driver check-ins, access hours and number of ports. Distance and advertising never change the score. The method is explained at https://plugcompass.com/how-we-score.

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