EV Charging Stations in Berkeley, California
Within 5 km of central Berkeley there are 99 charging locations and 441 charging ports, 149 of them rated 50 kW or more: a healthy mix of Level 2 chargers for longer stops and DC fast chargers for top-ups. The most present network is ChargePoint, with 47 locations.
Charging networks in Berkeley
The networks with the most locations within 5 km of the centre. Most need their app or RFID card, and a growing number of fast chargers take a contactless card: the apps and cards guide explains how to keep it to two or three.
| Network | Locations |
|---|---|
| ChargePoint | 47 |
| Tesla | 10 |
| Blink Charging | 8 |
| eVgo Network | 7 |
| Shell Recharge Solutions | 5 |
| Tesla | 3 |
Connectors available
34% of the ports in Berkeley deliver 50 kW or more in DC. J1772 ports are Level 2 AC and fit every non-Tesla EV; CCS1 and NACS are the fast-charging plugs, bridged by adapters. Not sure which your car takes? Read the connector guide.
| Connector | Ports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| J1772 | 258 | 59% |
| NACS / Tesla | 116 | 26% |
| CCS1 | 36 | 8% |
| CHAdeMO | 16 | 4% |
| Wall outlet | 15 | 3% |
Using the Berkeley map
The map above shows every station with its connectors, power and, where the network reports it, live availability. Tap a pin for details and directions. Filters narrow the view to your connector, a minimum speed or a single network, and the locate button recentres on you.
Berkeley is in California, United States, with about 121K residents. Charger data comes from Open Charge Map and was last refreshed in September 2026; always check live status on the map before making a detour.
Other cities in California
- Charging stations in Los Angeles (1908 locations)
- Charging stations in San Jose (785 locations)
- Charging stations in Irvine (579 locations)
- Charging stations in San Francisco (432 locations)
- Charging stations in Santa Clara (409 locations)
- Charging stations in Palo Alto (383 locations)
See all of California or the United States.
Useful guides
- How to use a public EV charging stationStep by step: finding a free charger, paying by app, card or tap, plugging in, ending the session and avoiding idle fees.
- EV connector types explained: J1772, CCS, NACS, Type 2 and CHAdeMOWhich plug your car uses, which chargers it fits, and why North America and the rest of the world differ.
- How much does it cost to charge an electric car?Public and home charging prices in the US, UK, Canada and Australia, per kWh and per 100 miles, plus the fees that catch people out.
- Level 1, Level 2 and DC fast charging: what the speeds really meanRealistic charging times, why your car caps the speed, the 80% rule and when each level makes sense.