Where are the electric vehicle charging stations in Orange County?

Are you thinking about buying an electric vehicle but are not too sure where you can keep it charged? As more EVs hit the road around Huntington Beach, public charging stations are popping up everywhere. The great news is they are located where you probably want to go.

Huntington Beach: 18 Convenient EV Chargers for a Day on the Sand

If you visit our beautiful beach, Level 2 chargers are clustered around Pacific View Avenue and The Residences. More are on the Huntington Beach Pier, at the Hyatt Regency, and even at the Huntington Beach RV Lot.

Orange and Santa Ana: 961 and Counting Public Stations at Malls, Municipal Buildings, and Metro Stations

When you have plans to branch out around Orange County, you have access to nearly 1,000 public charging stations. Use an app like PlugShare or ChargeHub to help you quickly locate one available to plug in.

The Main Place Mall in Santa Ana offers six charging points in its parking lots. You can power up at multiple points near The Outlets at Orange, by Union Bank Square, and at city-owned parking lots. Get more juice while you visit Santa Ana City Hall, with spots across the street.

Irvine: Over 400 EV Chargers Near Offices, Apartments, and Entertainment Centers

The best time to charge your new EV is when you won’t be using it for a few hours. If you work in the Irvine Business Complex, you can find chargers on nearly every block near Gillette Avenue, Michelson Drive, and MacArthur Boulevard.

If you are heading out to the Spectrum Center for a movie, shopping, or a show, there are over 10 different clusters of chargers available for visitors. Hoag Hospital and Kaiser Permanente Medical Center offer chargers for patients and employees. More high-rise apartments are adding charging stations for use by residents, too.

Making It Easier to Add an EV Charger to Your Home

Perhaps the most convenient way to keep your new all-electric or plug-in hybrid SUV powered up is to have one in your garage. Did you know that some electric vehicle manufacturers will help you install one when you purchase a new car?

If you buy a 2022 or 2023 Chevrolet Bolt this year, your dealer will either facilitate the addition of a standard charger in your home or offer a credit of up to $1,250 towards another EV charger.

Hop into a 2022 Kia EV6 and enjoy three years of free charging at any Electrify America site, including the one at 9882 Adams Avenue in Huntington Beach. California, Orange County, and vehicle manufacturers constantly introduce other rebates and incentives to help make the switch to electric easy and affordable.

Does it sound like adding an electric vehicle to your home is almost as easy as filling up your old gasser at the pumps? New options for plug-in hybrids and all-electric rides are rolling onto the lots at the Beach Boulevard of Cars every month. Visit us and go green today.