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EV charging in Foster City, CA
Here is what NREL's public data shows about EV charging in Foster City, CA. As of NREL AFDC data retrieved October 2026, Foster City has 35 public charging stations with 67 Level 2 ports, including 10 DC fast-charging ports for quick top-ups.
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- 35Public stations
- 67Level 2 ports
- 10DC fast ports
- 13%Ports that are DC fast
⚡ 1 station lists free charging
Stations are operated across 4 networks: ChargePoint Network (32), TURNONGREEN (1), Electrify America (1), Tesla Destination (1).
Connectors on record: J1772 (Level 2) at 34 stations; CCS (J1772 Combo) at 1 station; NACS / Tesla at 1 station.
Of these stations, 1 list free charging, per NREL's pricing field. Pricing is not recorded for the remaining 34. Always confirm current pricing with the network before you charge.
1 station carries a NACS / Tesla connector — relevant if you drive a Tesla or a newer EV that has switched to NACS.
How Foster City compares
- 10.7 public stations per 10,000 residents — 2.1× the California rate (5.1).
- 3.1 DC fast ports per 10,000 residents — 62% of the California rate (5).
Who runs Foster City's DC fast charging
| Network | DC fast ports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrify America | 10 | 100% |
Last verified: NREL confirmed 97% of Foster City's stations in the 12 months before this snapshot, most recently in October 2026.
Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates (32,657 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. Foster City has 35 public stations in all — see the map above.
| Station | Network | Charging | Confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chess Corner Retail Center (Foster City, CA) 1299 Chess Dr | Electrify America | DC fast 10 DC fast · CCS (J1772 Combo) | October 2026 |
| METRO CENTER 919 E HLSDLE 5 919 E Hillsdale Blvd | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| METRO CENTER 989 E HLDSLE 2 Portal Ln | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| METRO CENTER METRO TOWER E2 950 Tower Ln | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| METRO CENTER 919 E HLSDLE 7 919 E Hillsdale Blvd | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| METRO CENTER 919 E HLSDLE 2 919 E Hillsdale Blvd | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| METRO CENTER 919 E HLSDLE 3 919 E Hillsdale Blvd | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| METRO CENTER 919 E HLSDLE 6 919 E Hillsdale Blvd | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| METRO CENTER 919 E HLSDLE 8 919 E Hillsdale Blvd | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| METRO CENTER 919 E HLSDLE 4 919 E Hillsdale Blvd | 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 Foster City?
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 Foster City
Source: U.S. DOE / NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) Station Locator, retrieved October 2026. Public stations only.