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EV charging in San Rafael, CA
Here is what NREL's public data shows about EV charging in San Rafael, CA. As of NREL AFDC data retrieved October 2026, San Rafael has 67 public charging stations with 175 Level 2 ports, including 10 DC fast-charging ports for quick top-ups.
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- 67Public stations
- 175Level 2 ports
- 10DC fast ports
- 5%Ports that are DC fast
⚡ 4 stations list free charging
Stations are operated across 8 networks: ChargePoint Network (59), Non-networked (2), Tesla Destination (1), eVgo Network (1), and 4 more.
Connectors on record: J1772 (Level 2) at 64 stations; NACS / Tesla at 2 stations; CHAdeMO at 1 station; CCS (J1772 Combo) at 1 station.
Of these stations, 4 list free charging, per NREL's pricing field. Pricing is not recorded for the remaining 63. Always confirm current pricing with the network before you charge.
2 stations carry a NACS / Tesla connector — relevant if you drive a Tesla or a newer EV that has switched to NACS.
How San Rafael compares
- 11.2 public stations per 10,000 residents — 2.2× the California rate (5.1).
- 1.7 DC fast ports per 10,000 residents — 34% of the California rate (5).
Who runs San Rafael's DC fast charging
| Network | DC fast ports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla | 8 | 80% |
| eVgo Network | 2 | 20% |
Last verified: NREL confirmed 97% of San Rafael's stations in the 12 months before this snapshot, most recently in October 2026.
Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates (59,961 residents; California 39,431,263). Station counts use NREL's address city, which can extend past city limits, so rates are approximate.
Notable charging stations
The largest sites by port count, DC fast first. San Rafael has 67 public stations in all — see the map above.
| Station | Network | Charging | Confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Rafael, CA - Tesla Supercharger 340 3rd Street | Tesla | DC fast 8 DC fast · NACS / Tesla | June 2026 |
| Northgate Mall 5800 Northgate Dr | eVgo Network | DC fast 2 DC fast · CHAdeMO, CCS (J1772 Combo) | October 2026 |
| San Rafael Airport Sports Center 440 Smith Ranch Rd | Non-networked | 40 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | August 2026 |
| 1 Thorndale 1 Thorndale Drive | INTERTIE | 7 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| Ojjo 160 Mitchell Blvd | LOOP | 6 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | July 2026 |
| Mark Day School 39 Trellis Dr | ChargePoint Network | 5 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | May 2025 |
| AC Hotel, San Rafael 1201 Fifth Avenue | Blink Network | 4 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| Mark Day School 39 Trellis Dr | Non-networked | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | May 2025 |
| San Rafael City Hall - Tesla Destination 1400 Fifth Ave | Tesla Destination | 2 Level 2 · NACS / Tesla | August 2026 |
| COUNTY OF MARIN LG 5 1600-1650 Los Gamos Dr | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
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What this means
Level 2 is the standard public and home charger (240V) — a few hours for a full charge, fine for shopping, work, or overnight. DC fast charging is the highway kind: 20–40 minutes to most of a charge, but not every station has it.
Connectors are the plug shape. J1772 is the universal Level 2 plug almost every non-Tesla EV uses. CCS and CHAdeMO are DC fast-charging plugs (CHAdeMO is older, mostly older Nissan Leafs). NACS is Tesla's plug, now the emerging US standard — many newer non-Teslas use it or an adapter.
This page summarizes NREL's own station records and is not a live availability map — a charger listed here can still be busy, broken, or behind a gate. Check the network's app before you rely on a specific plug.
Charging at home in San Rafael?
Most EV owners do the bulk of their charging overnight at home on a Level 2 charger. See our home EV charger buying guide for what to look for and how to match a charger to your car's connector.
EV charging near San Rafael
Source: U.S. DOE / NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) Station Locator, retrieved October 2026. Public stations only.