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EV Charging Costs in Santa Ana, California

Santa Ana, CA

Santa Ana offers excellent opportunities for EV owners. With 85 charging stations and an average electricity rate of $0.30/kWh, the city offers competitive rates for electric vehicle charging.

Electricity Rate
$0.30/kWh
Charging Stations
85
City Rank
#11 in California
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1000 miles/month

Monthly Cost

$78.95

Cost per mile

$0.08

vs Gas (monthly)

Save $37.05

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Electricity Rates in Santa Ana

Primary utility: Pacific Gas and Electric

Rate: $0.30/kWh

TOU available: Yes

EV rebate: $500.00

Rate Context

Santa Ana: $0.30/kWh

California average: $0.32/kWh

National average: $0.18/kWh

Monthly Charging Costs in Santa Ana

VehicleMonthly Cost (1,000 mi)Link
Tesla Model 3$78.95View vehicle ->
Ford F-150 Lightning$142.86View vehicle ->
Chevrolet Bolt EV$75.00View vehicle ->

EV Charging Stations in Santa Ana

Total

85

Level 2

326

DC Fast

121

Density

25.4/100k

Available networks in Santa Ana:

Downtown Santa Ana Charging Hub

ChargePoint

1200 Main St, Santa Ana, CA

1.2 miles away

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Central Santa Ana Charging Hub

Blink

1237 Main St, Santa Ana, CA

2.9 miles away

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North Santa Ana Charging Hub

FLO

1274 Main St, Santa Ana, CA

4.6 miles away

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How Santa Ana Compares

LocationRateModel 3 Cost
Santa Ana$0.30/kWh$78.95
California Avg$0.32/kWh$83.93
US Avg$0.18/kWh$47.37
Garden Grove$0.28/kWh$73.68
Irvine$0.36/kWh$94.74
Anaheim$0.28/kWh$73.68
PG&E EV Programs

Peak: $0.47/kWh

Off-peak: $0.21/kWh

Savings: 56% overnight

Rebate: $500.00

EV Ownership in Santa Ana

Population: 334,227

EV adoption: 8.1%

Average commute: 30.2 minutes

EV adoption rank in California: #14

Market: Great for EVs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a realistic monthly charging cost in Santa Ana?

A practical baseline in Santa Ana is near $78.95 per month for 1,000 miles at $0.30/kWh, before frequent public fast charging.

Is home charging in Santa Ana cheaper than public fast charging?

For a 1,000-mile baseline, home-rate charging in Santa Ana is about $39.47 cheaper per month than a public fast benchmark.

How does Santa Ana compare with nearby cities on rates?

Nearby, Garden Grove is lower at $0.28/kWh while Irvine is higher at $0.36/kWh. Santa Ana is $0.30/kWh.

How many public chargers are available in Santa Ana?

Santa Ana has 85 public stations, including 121 DC fast chargers.

What utility programs matter most for EV drivers in Santa Ana?

Pacific Gas and Electric supports time-of-use pricing with potential peak-to-off-peak spread near 56%. Listed rebate potential reaches $500.00.

EV Charging Costs in Nearby Cities

Garden Grove

$0.28/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $73.68/month

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Irvine

$0.36/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $94.74/month

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Anaheim

$0.28/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $73.68/month

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Huntington Beach

$0.36/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $94.74/month

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Long Beach

$0.30/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $78.95/month

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Corona

$0.32/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $84.21/month

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Station density context: 25.4/100k in Santa Ana, 40.2/100k statewide, 28.9/100k across tracked US cities.