EV Charging Stations in Salinas, CA

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

57
Stations
17
With DC Fast
350 kW
Fastest Charger
4
Listed as Free

Salinas EV charging at a glance

Salinas, CA has 57 EV charging stations in the U.S. Department of Energy station database (56 open to the public): 17 with DC fast charging and 40 with Level 2. The fastest listed charger is Salinas Shopping Center at 350 kW (eVgo Network); 10 stations offer 150 kW or more. 4 stations are listed as free to charge. Only 1 of 57 stations list a per-kWh price; the lowest listed is $0.76/kWh at Northridge Mall - Tesla Supercharger. Most common networks: ChargePoint Network (36), eVgo Network (5), Tesla (3). Common places to charge: hospital & clinic (13), shopping (12), school & campus (8).

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 Prices are often missing or out of date in public databases; confirm in the network's app.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

The 40 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.

Ethan Conrad Salinas #88
10.0
1700 N Main St eVgo Network Shopping DC Fast 350 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Salinas, CA - 1320 S Main St - Tesla Supercharger
10.0
1320 S Main St Tesla Shopping DC Fast 250 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily. NACS partner enabled.
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Salinas Shopping Center
9.6
1140 S. Main St eVgo Network Shopping DC Fast 350 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Pilot Travel Center 237
9.6
951 Work Street eVgo Network Gas & travel stop DC Fast 350 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Walmart 2458 (Salinas, CA)
9.2
1800 North Main St. Electrify America Shopping DC Fast 350 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Prunedale Shopping Center
9.1
8065 San Miguel Canyon Rd eVgo Network Shopping DC Fast 200 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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ARCO Kern Street, Salinas, CA
8.7
145 Kern Street Bp Pulse DC Fast 180 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Westridge Plaza - Salinas
7.9
1475 N Davis Rd EVRANGE DC Fast 180 kW max Price not published
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Salinas, CA - Tesla Supercharger
7.7
1606 North Main Street Tesla Shopping DC Fast 150 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only.
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LOVE'S 898 - CA #898 DC1
7.4
1264 De la Torre St ChargePoint Network Gas & travel stop DC Fast 125 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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LOVE'S 898 - CA #898 DC2
7.4
1264 De la Torre St ChargePoint Network Gas & travel stop DC Fast 125 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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LOVE'S 898 - CA #898 DC3
7.4
1264 De la Torre St ChargePoint Network Gas & travel stop DC Fast 125 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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LOVE'S 898 - CA #898 DC4
7.4
1264 De la Torre St ChargePoint Network Gas & travel stop DC Fast 125 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Nob Hill Foods
7.4
1320 S Main St eVgo Network Parking DC Fast 100 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Salinas Hampton
7.1
523 Work Street Blink Network Hotel Level 2 6.2 kW max Free 24 hours daily
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Salinas Valley Health
7.0
446 East Romie Lane Blink Network Hospital & clinic Level 2 11.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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US Bank Salinas 1890
6.8
1890 North Main Street EVCS Shopping DC Fast 50 kW max Price not published
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Northridge Mall - Tesla Supercharger
6.6
796 Northridge Dr Tesla Shopping DC Fast 325 kW max $0.76/kWh 24 hours daily
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Alisal USD
6.5
427 Bardin Rd SYNERGEV School & campus Level 2 16.8 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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US Bank Salinas
6.3
1001 S Main St EVCS Shopping DC Fast 50 kW max Price not published
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Corral de Tierra Country Club - Tesla Destination
6.2
81 Corral de Tierra Road Tesla Destination Parks & leisure Level 2 16 kW max Free 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only.
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Chick-fil-A Store #5641 - Salinas
6.2
363 E Market Street EV Connect Food & drink Level 2 11 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Salinas Valley Ford
6.2
1100 Auto Center Cir Non-networked Car dealer Level 2 Free Dealership business hours; for customers only
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Pessagno Winery - Tesla Destination
5.9
1645 River Rd Tesla Destination Food & drink Level 2 8 kW max Free 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only.
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NMC EV.NMC.D.1/2
5.8
1441 Constitution Blvd ChargePoint Network Hospital & clinic Level 2 13.4 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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NMC EV.NMC.D.3.4
5.8
1441 Constitution Boulevard ChargePoint Network Hospital & clinic Level 2 13.4 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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NMC EV.NMC.D.7.8
5.8
1441 Constitution Boulevard ChargePoint Network Hospital & clinic Level 2 13.4 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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NMC EV.NMC.D.9.10
5.8
1441 Constitution Boulevard ChargePoint Network Hospital & clinic Level 2 13.4 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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NMC EV.NMC.D.11-12
5.8
1441 Constitution Boulevard ChargePoint Network Hospital & clinic Level 2 13.4 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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NMC EV.NMC.D.5.6
5.8
1441 Constitution Boulevard ChargePoint Network Hospital & clinic Level 2 13.4 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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NMC EV.NMC.F.5/6
5.8
1441 Constitution Boulevard ChargePoint Network Hospital & clinic Level 2 13.4 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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NMC EV.NMC.F.7/8
5.8
1441 Constitution Boulevard ChargePoint Network Hospital & clinic Level 2 13.4 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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NMC EV.NMC.F.9/10
5.8
1441 Constitution Boulevard ChargePoint Network Hospital & clinic Level 2 13.4 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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NMC EV.NMC.F.3/4
5.8
1441 Constitution Boulevard ChargePoint Network Hospital & clinic Level 2 13.4 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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NMC EV.NMC.F.11/12
5.8
1441 Constitution Boulevard ChargePoint Network Hospital & clinic Level 2 13.4 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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NMC EV.NMC.F.1/2
5.8
1441 Constitution Boulevard ChargePoint Network Hospital & clinic Level 2 13.4 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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HACM HACM MAIN 1
5.4
123 Rico St ChargePoint Network Level 2 12 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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HACM HACM MAIN 2
5.4
123 Rico St ChargePoint Network Level 2 12 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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HACM HACM MAIN 3
5.4
123 Rico St ChargePoint Network Level 2 12 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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HACM HACM MAIN 4
5.4
123 Rico St ChargePoint Network Level 2 12 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Charging Networks in Salinas

ChargePoint Network
36 stations
eVgo Network
5 stations
Tesla
3 stations · from $0.76/kWh published
Tesla Destination
2 stations
EV Connect
2 stations
EVCS
2 stations
Blink Network
2 stations
EVRANGE
1 station
Non-networked
1 station
SYNERGEV
1 station
Bp Pulse
1 station
Electrify America
1 station

Charger Types in Salinas

DC Fast Charging
17 stations
Level 2 Charging
40 stations

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EV Charging FAQ for Salinas, CA

How many EV charging stations are in Salinas?
Salinas, California has 57 EV charging stations in the U.S. Department of Energy (NREL) station database, 56 of them open to the public, run by 12 networks or operators. Data updated October 25, 2026.
Are there DC fast chargers in Salinas?
Yes. 17 stations in Salinas have DC fast charging. The fastest listed charger is Salinas Shopping Center at 350 kW. How fast your car actually charges also depends on the car and the battery level.
Is there free EV charging in Salinas?
4 stations in Salinas 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 Salinas?
Most stations do not publish a price: only 1 of 57 list a per-kWh rate. The lowest listed price is $0.76/kWh at Northridge Mall - Tesla Supercharger. Prices change, so confirm in the network's app before you charge.
Which charging networks operate in Salinas?
The most common are ChargePoint Network (36 stations), eVgo Network (5 stations), Tesla (3 stations). In total 12 networks or operators have stations in Salinas.
How does PlugCompass rank charging stations in Salinas?
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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