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EV charging in Monterey, CA
Here is what NREL's public data shows about EV charging in Monterey, CA. As of NREL AFDC data retrieved October 2026, Monterey has 22 public charging stations with 32 Level 2 ports, including 18 DC fast-charging ports for quick top-ups.
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- 22Public stations
- 32Level 2 ports
- 18DC fast ports
- 36%Ports that are DC fast
⚡ 5 stations list free charging
Stations are operated across 4 networks: ChargePoint Network (13), Tesla Destination (5), Blink Network (3), Tesla (1).
Connectors on record: J1772 (Level 2) at 12 stations; NACS / Tesla at 6 stations; CHAdeMO at 4 stations; CCS (J1772 Combo) at 4 stations.
Of these stations, 5 list free charging and 2 are paid, per NREL's pricing field. Pricing is not recorded for the remaining 15. Always confirm current pricing with the network before you charge.
6 stations carry a NACS / Tesla connector — relevant if you drive a Tesla or a newer EV that has switched to NACS.
How Monterey compares
- 7.6 public stations per 10,000 residents — 1.5× the California rate (5.1).
- 6.2 DC fast ports per 10,000 residents — 1.2× the California rate (5).
Who runs Monterey's DC fast charging
| Network | DC fast ports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla | 14 | 78% |
| ChargePoint Network | 4 | 22% |
Last verified: NREL confirmed 100% of Monterey's stations in the 12 months before this snapshot, most recently in October 2026.
Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates (29,015 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. Monterey has 22 public stations in all — see the map above.
| Station | Network | Charging | Confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey, CA - Tesla Supercharger 1410 Del Monte Center | Tesla | DC fast 14 DC fast · NACS / Tesla | June 2026 |
| MONTEREY AIRPRT UNIT 2 200 Fred Kane Dr | ChargePoint Network | DC fast 1 DC fast · CHAdeMO, CCS (J1772 Combo) | October 2026 |
| MONTEREY AIRPRT UNIT 3 200 Fred Kane Dr | ChargePoint Network | DC fast 1 DC fast · CHAdeMO, CCS (J1772 Combo) | October 2026 |
| MONTEREY AIRPRT UNIT 1 200 Fred Kane Drive | ChargePoint Network | DC fast 1 DC fast · CHAdeMO, CCS (J1772 Combo) | October 2026 |
| MONTEREY AIRPRT UNIT 4 200 Fred Kane Drive | ChargePoint Network | DC fast 1 DC fast · CHAdeMO, CCS (J1772 Combo) | October 2026 |
| Monterey Tides, a Joie de Vivre hotel - Tesla Destination 2600 Sand Dunes Dr | Tesla Destination | 3 Level 2 · NACS / Tesla | August 2026 |
| Monterey Marriott - Tesla Destination 350 Calle Principal | Tesla Destination | 3 Level 2 · NACS / Tesla | August 2026 |
| MBA HH SPACE 4 100 Pacific St | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| MBUAPCD MBUAPCD 1 24580 Silver Cloud Ct | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| MBA HH SPACE 3 100 Pacific St | 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 Monterey?
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 Monterey
Source: U.S. DOE / NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) Station Locator, retrieved October 2026. Public stations only.