EV Charging Stations in Palm Desert, CA

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

30
Stations
5
With DC Fast
350 kW
Fastest Charger
6
Listed as Free

Palm Desert EV charging at a glance

Palm Desert, CA has 30 EV charging stations in the U.S. Department of Energy station database (30 open to the public): 5 with DC fast charging and 25 with Level 2. The fastest listed charger is Target T0940 (Palm Desert, CA) at 350 kW (Electrify America); 2 stations offer 150 kW or more. 6 stations are listed as free to charge. Only 1 of 30 stations list a per-kWh price; the lowest listed is $0.50/kWh at EV Passport - Acrisure Arena. Most common networks: ChargePoint Network (13), Tesla Destination (5), LOOP (4). Common places to charge: school & campus (9), hotel (6), shopping (5).

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 Prices are often missing or out of date in public databases; confirm in the network's app.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 Palm Desert

The 30 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.

Target T0940 (Palm Desert, CA)
9.2
72549 Highway 111 Electrify America Shopping DC Fast 350 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
CircleK - Palm Desert, CA
8.7
78005 Country Club Dr Circle K Gas & travel stop DC Fast 180 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
Palm Desert, CA - Tesla Destination
7.6
36999 Cook St Tesla Destination Level 2 10 kW max Free 24 hours daily. Open to all vehicles.
City of Palm Desert - City Hall
7.3
73510 Fred Waring Dr Non-networked Public building Level 2 Free 24 hours daily
GF4EVA KOHLS PD DC3
7.2
34940 Monterey Ave ChargePoint Network Shopping DC Fast 62.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
GF4EVA KOHLS PD DC2
7.2
34940 Monterey Ave ChargePoint Network Shopping DC Fast 62.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
Palm Desert City Hall
7.2
73510 Fred Waring Dr eVgo Network Public building DC Fast 50 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
The Gardens on El Paseo - Tesla Destination
6.9
73545 El Paseo Tesla Destination Shopping Level 2 16 kW max Free 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only.
Indian Wells Resort Hotel - Tesla Destination
6.7
76661 California 111 Tesla Destination Hotel Level 2 16 kW max Free 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only.
Bighorn Golf Club - Tesla Destination
6.7
255 Palowet Dr Tesla Destination Parks & leisure Level 2 16 kW max Free 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only.
Embarc Palm Desert - Tesla Destination
6.4
1 Willow Ridge Tesla Destination Hotel Level 2 16 kW max Free 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only.
Canterra Apartments
6.1
74401 Hovely Ln E LOOP Apartments Level 2 7.7 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
The Lakes Country Club
6.1
161 Old Ranch Rd LOOP Parks & leisure Level 2 7.7 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
Marriott's Shadow Ridge Resort
6.1
9003 Shadow Ridge Rd EV Connect Hotel Level 2 7.2 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
75700 Gerald Ford Dr
5.7
75700 Gerald Ford Dr LOOP Level 2 7.7 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
Marriott Desert Springs Villas
5.4
1091 Pinehurst Lane EV Connect Hotel Level 2 11 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
The Retreat at Desert Willow
5.3
38200 Portola Ave LOOP Level 2 7.7 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
Westin Desert Willow Villas
5.3
60 Willow Ridge EV Connect Hotel Level 2 7.4 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
CSUSB PDC: A - 2
5.3
37500 Cook St ChargePoint Network School & campus Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
CSUSB PDC: A - 7
5.3
37500 Cook St ChargePoint Network School & campus Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
CSUSB PDC: A - 5
5.3
37500 Cook St ChargePoint Network School & campus Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
CSUSB PDC: A - 6
5.3
37500 Cook St ChargePoint Network School & campus Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
CSUSB PDC: A - 8
5.3
37500 Cook St ChargePoint Network School & campus Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
CSUSB PDC A - 1
5.3
37500 Cook St ChargePoint Network School & campus Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
BUILDING 16 STATION 1
5.3
75 Willow Ridge ChargePoint Network Hotel Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
GF4EVA KOHLS PD L2
5.3
34940 Monterey Ave ChargePoint Network Shopping Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
CSUSB PDC: A - 9
4.9
37500 Cook St ChargePoint Network School & campus Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
CSUSB PDC: A - 3
4.9
37500 Cook St ChargePoint Network School & campus Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
CSUSB PDC: A - 4
4.9
37500 Cook St ChargePoint Network School & campus Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
EV Passport - Acrisure Arena
4.4
75702 Varner Rd Non-networked Parking Level 2 $0.50/kWh 24 hours daily

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Charging Networks in Palm Desert

ChargePoint Network
13 stations
Tesla Destination
5 stations
LOOP
4 stations
EV Connect
3 stations
Non-networked
2 stations · from $0.50/kWh published
Electrify America
1 station
eVgo Network
1 station
Circle K
1 station

Charger Types in Palm Desert

DC Fast Charging
5 stations
Level 2 Charging
25 stations

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EV Charging FAQ for Palm Desert, CA

How many EV charging stations are in Palm Desert?
Palm Desert, California has 30 EV charging stations in the U.S. Department of Energy (NREL) station database, 30 of them open to the public, run by 8 networks or operators. Data updated October 25, 2026.
Are there DC fast chargers in Palm Desert?
Yes. 5 stations in Palm Desert have DC fast charging. The fastest listed charger is Target T0940 (Palm Desert, CA) at 350 kW. How fast your car actually charges also depends on the car and the battery level.
Is there free EV charging in Palm Desert?
6 stations in Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert?
Most stations do not publish a price: only 1 of 30 list a per-kWh rate. The lowest listed price is $0.50/kWh at EV Passport - Acrisure Arena. Prices change, so confirm in the network's app before you charge.
Which charging networks operate in Palm Desert?
The most common are ChargePoint Network (13 stations), Tesla Destination (5 stations), LOOP (4 stations). In total 8 networks or operators have stations in Palm Desert.
How does PlugCompass rank charging stations in Palm Desert?
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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