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EV Charging Costs in Santa Rosa, California

Santa Rosa, CA

Electric vehicle owners in Santa Rosa benefit from extensive charging infrastructure. The local utility, Pacific Gas and Electric, charges an average of $0.33/kWh for residential service, above the national average.

Electricity Rate
$0.33/kWh
Charging Stations
45
City Rank
#27 in California
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1000 miles/month

Monthly Cost

$86.84

Cost per mile

$0.09

vs Gas (monthly)

Save $29.16

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Electricity Rates in Santa Rosa

Primary utility: Pacific Gas and Electric

Rate: $0.33/kWh

TOU available: Yes

EV rebate: $500.00

Rate Context

Santa Rosa: $0.33/kWh

California average: $0.32/kWh

National average: $0.18/kWh

Monthly Charging Costs in Santa Rosa

VehicleMonthly Cost (1,000 mi)Link
Tesla Model 3$86.84View vehicle ->
Ford F-150 Lightning$157.14View vehicle ->
Chevrolet Bolt EV$82.50View vehicle ->

EV Charging Stations in Santa Rosa

Total

45

Level 2

35

DC Fast

10

Density

26.2/100k

Available networks in Santa Rosa:

Downtown Santa Rosa Charging Hub

Electrify America

1200 Main St, Santa Rosa, CA

1.2 miles away

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Central Santa Rosa Charging Hub

EVgo

1237 Main St, Santa Rosa, CA

2.9 miles away

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North Santa Rosa Charging Hub

ChargePoint

1274 Main St, Santa Rosa, CA

4.6 miles away

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How Santa Rosa Compares

LocationRateModel 3 Cost
Santa Rosa$0.33/kWh$86.84
California Avg$0.32/kWh$83.93
US Avg$0.18/kWh$47.37
San Francisco$0.30/kWh$78.95
Oakland$0.30/kWh$78.95
Hayward$0.28/kWh$73.68
PG&E EV Programs

Peak: $0.44/kWh

Off-peak: $0.19/kWh

Savings: 56% overnight

Rebate: $500.00

EV Ownership in Santa Rosa

Population: 171,990

EV adoption: 7.7%

Average commute: 25.2 minutes

EV adoption rank in California: #27

Market: Great for EVs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a realistic monthly charging cost in Santa Rosa?

At $0.33/kWh, 1,000 monthly miles is about $86.84 for an efficient sedan-like profile around 3.8 mi/kWh.

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

For a 1,000-mile baseline, home-rate charging in Santa Rosa is about $31.58 cheaper per month than a public fast benchmark.

How does Santa Rosa compare with nearby cities on rates?

Nearby, Hayward is lower at $0.28/kWh while Fremont is higher at $0.31/kWh. Santa Rosa is $0.33/kWh.

How many public chargers are available in Santa Rosa?

Santa Rosa has 45 public stations, including 10 DC fast chargers.

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

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

San Francisco

$0.30/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $78.95/month

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Oakland

$0.30/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $78.95/month

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Hayward

$0.28/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $73.68/month

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Sacramento

$0.30/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $78.95/month

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Elk Grove

$0.28/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $73.68/month

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Fremont

$0.31/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $81.58/month

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Station density context: 26.2/100k in Santa Rosa, 40.2/100k statewide, 28.9/100k across tracked US cities.