California has exceeded 200,000 public and shared electric vehicle (EV) charging ports, a milestone in the state’s shift toward cleaner transportation. The total, announced by Governor Gavin Newsom, now stands at more than 201,000 — an increase of over 22,000 since March 2025 and nearly 70% more than the number of gasoline nozzles at service stations.
The count covers chargers installed in public spaces such as retail centers, fueling stations and park-and-ride facilities, as well as shared units located at apartment complexes, workplaces and sports venues. Officials estimate that in addition to these, about 800,000 private home chargers are in use across single-family residences.
The California Energy Commission said the expansion reflects the growing availability of charging infrastructure and underscored its commitment to making electric mobility the default option for residents.
Alongside state-backed deployment, private companies including Tesla are rapidly expanding fast-charging networks. These high-speed options are designed to ease long-distance travel and reduce concerns over range, further strengthening the case for EV adoption.
The milestone comes as California works toward its goal of phasing out sales of new gasoline-powered cars by 2035, with charging availability seen as essential to achieving that target.
Source: California Energy Commission