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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.
Primary utility: Pacific Gas and Electric
Rate: $0.30/kWh
TOU available: Yes
EV rebate: $500.00
Santa Ana: $0.30/kWh
California average: $0.32/kWh
National average: $0.18/kWh
Monthly Charging Costs in Santa Ana
| Vehicle | Monthly Cost (1,000 mi) | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 | $78.95 | View vehicle -> |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | $142.86 | View vehicle -> |
| Chevrolet Bolt EV | $75.00 | View 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
Central Santa Ana Charging Hub
Blink
1237 Main St, Santa Ana, CA
2.9 miles away
North Santa Ana Charging Hub
FLO
1274 Main St, Santa Ana, CA
4.6 miles away
Map shows public charging station search results across Santa Ana.
How Santa Ana Compares
| Location | Rate | Model 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 |
Peak: $0.47/kWh
Off-peak: $0.21/kWh
Savings: 56% overnight
Rebate: $500.00
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.
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Station density context: 25.4/100k in Santa Ana, 40.2/100k statewide, 28.9/100k across tracked US cities.