EV Charging Stations in San Marcos, CA

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

36
Stations
7
With DC Fast
325 kW
Fastest Charger
1
Listed as Free

San Marcos EV charging at a glance

San Marcos, CA has 36 EV charging stations in the U.S. Department of Energy station database (35 open to the public): 7 with DC fast charging and 30 with Level 2. The fastest listed charger is Grand Plaza - Tesla Supercharger at 325 kW (Tesla); 3 stations offer 150 kW or more. 1 station is listed as free to charge. Only 3 of 36 stations list a per-kWh price; the lowest listed is $0.45/kWh at San Marcos Civic Center. Most common networks: ChargePoint Network (27), Tesla Destination (2), Evolv Charging (2). Common places to charge: parking (7), school & campus (6), parks & leisure (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 Prices are often missing or out of date in public databases; confirm in the network's app.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 San Marcos

The 35 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.

San Marcos, CA - Tesla Supercharger
10.0
563 Grand Avenue Tesla Shopping DC Fast 250 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily. NACS partner enabled.
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San Marcos
9.5
2115 Montiel Rd VIALYNK DC Fast 180 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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San Marcos Biggs
8.2
1040 Los Vallecitos Blvd, #113 eVgo Network DC Fast 100 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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San Marcos Civic Center
8.0
1 Civic Center Dr Ste 100 Evolv Charging Public building DC Fast Level 2 100 kW max $0.45/kWh 24 hours daily
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Grand Plaza - Tesla Supercharger
7.2
101-197 S Las Posas Rd Tesla Shopping DC Fast 325 kW max $0.60/kWh 24 hours daily
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Eaves San Marcos
6.5
823 Nordahl Rd LOOP Level 2 7.7 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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SUNSET PARK EVDC-1 (DCFC)
6.0
909 Puesta Del Sol ChargePoint Network Parks & leisure DC Fast 62.5 kW max Price not published Mon: 5:00am-9:00pm; Tue: 5:00am-9:00pm; Wed: 5:00am-9:00pm;
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Lakehouse Hotel & Resort - Tesla Destination
5.9
1025 La Bonita Dr Tesla Destination Hotel Level 2 8 kW max Free 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only.
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MERIDIAN MERIDIAN
5.3
1177 San Marino Drive ChargePoint Network Level 2 7.7 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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BLOCK C GARAGE WEST UNIT
5.3
201 Campus Way Floor 1 ChargePoint Network Parking Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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CSUSM PS1-EV-3
5.3
103 Campus View Dr ChargePoint Network School & campus Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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BLOCK C GARAGE EAST UNIT
5.3
201 Campus Way ChargePoint Network Parking Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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NEW ERA LEFT CHARGERS
5.3
682 Rancheros Dr ChargePoint Network Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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BLOCK C GARAGE BLOCK C #1
5.3
201 Campus Way ChargePoint Network Parking Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published Mon: 12:00am-11:59pm; Tue: 12:00am-11:59pm; Wed: 12:00am-11:
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BLOCK C GARAGE BLOCK C #3
5.3
201 Campus Way ChargePoint Network Parking Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published Mon: 12:00am-11:59pm; Tue: 12:00am-11:59pm; Wed: 12:00am-11:
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EDII EL DORADO II S1
5.3
304 W Mission Rd ChargePoint Network Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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EDII EL DORADO II S3
5.3
304 W Mission Rd ChargePoint Network Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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EDII EL DORADO II S2
5.3
312 W Mission Rd ChargePoint Network Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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CAFE 4878 DOUBLE
5.3
800 W San Marcos Blvd ChargePoint Network Food & drink Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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CSUSM PS1-EV-1
5.3
103 Campus View Dr ChargePoint Network School & campus Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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CSUSM LOT O-EV1
5.3
303 Campus View Drive ChargePoint Network School & campus Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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CSUSM PS1-EV-2
5.3
103 Campus View Dr ChargePoint Network School & campus Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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ANDEN SANMARCOS ANDEN SAN STA1
5.3
152 N Twin Oaks Valley Rd ChargePoint Network Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Santar Place
4.9
182 Santar Pl Evolv Charging Parking Level 2 19.2 kW max $0.45/kWh 24 hours daily
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BLOCK C GARAGE GROUND HANICAP
4.9
201 Campus Way ChargePoint Network Parking Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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CSUSM PS1-EV-4
4.9
103 Campus View Dr ChargePoint Network School & campus Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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RAR STATION 3
4.9
227 W San Marcos Blvd ChargePoint Network Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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RAR STATION 4
4.9
227 W San Marcos Blvd ChargePoint Network Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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CAFE 4878 SINGLE
4.9
800 W San Marcos Blvd ChargePoint Network Food & drink Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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CSUSM LOT O-EV3
4.9
303 Campus View Drive ChargePoint Network School & campus Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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SUNSET PARK EVDC-2 (DCFC)
4.7
909 Puesta Del Sol ChargePoint Network Parks & leisure DC Fast 40 kW max Price not published Mon: 5:00am-9:00pm; Tue: 5:00am-9:00pm; Wed: 5:00am-9:00pm;
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SUNSET PARK EV-5A & EV-5B
4.1
909 Puesta Del Sol ChargePoint Network Parks & leisure Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published Mon: 5:00am-9:00pm; Tue: 5:00am-9:00pm; Wed: 5:00am-9:00pm;
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SUNSET PARK EV-3A & EV-3B
4.1
909 Puesta Del Sol ChargePoint Network Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published Mon: 5:00am-9:00pm; Tue: 5:00am-9:00pm; Wed: 5:00am-9:00pm;
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SUNSET PARK EV-1 VAN ACCESS
3.7
909 Puesta Del Sol ChargePoint Network Parks & leisure Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published Mon: 5:00am-9:00pm; Tue: 5:00am-9:00pm; Wed: 5:00am-9:00pm;
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SUNSET PARK EV-2 VAN AREA
3.7
909 Puesta Del Sol ChargePoint Network Parks & leisure Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published Mon: 5:00am-9:00pm; Tue: 5:00am-9:00pm; Wed: 5:00am-9:00pm;
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Charging Networks in San Marcos

ChargePoint Network
27 stations
Tesla
2 stations · from $0.60/kWh published
Tesla Destination
2 stations
Evolv Charging
2 stations · from $0.45/kWh published
LOOP
1 station
eVgo Network
1 station
VIALYNK
1 station

Charger Types in San Marcos

DC Fast Charging
7 stations
Level 2 Charging
30 stations

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EV Charging FAQ for San Marcos, CA

How many EV charging stations are in San Marcos?
San Marcos, California has 36 EV charging stations in the U.S. Department of Energy (NREL) station database, 35 of them open to the public, run by 7 networks or operators. Data updated October 25, 2026.
Are there DC fast chargers in San Marcos?
Yes. 7 stations in San Marcos have DC fast charging. The fastest listed charger is Grand Plaza - Tesla Supercharger at 325 kW. How fast your car actually charges also depends on the car and the battery level.
Is there free EV charging in San Marcos?
1 stations in San Marcos 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 San Marcos?
Most stations do not publish a price: only 3 of 36 list a per-kWh rate. The lowest listed price is $0.45/kWh at San Marcos Civic Center. Prices change, so confirm in the network's app before you charge.
Which charging networks operate in San Marcos?
The most common are ChargePoint Network (27 stations), Tesla Destination (2 stations), Evolv Charging (2 stations). In total 7 networks or operators have stations in San Marcos.
How does PlugCompass rank charging stations in San Marcos?
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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