EV Charging Stations at UC San Diego

UC San Diego is San Diego's largest public charging hub. Our EV drivers enjoy proximate and predictable parking spaces, paired with convenient access to our expanding network of 565+ charging stations. Whether you need a quick 30-minute fast charge or all-day Level 2 charging, you'll find the right solution steps from your destination. Plus, Triton Chargers members save on charging costs across our entire network.

Ready to experience the EV advantage on campus? Join Triton Chargers to unlock discounted rates and start charging on campus today.

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Parking at EV Charging Stations

• A valid UC San Diego A, B, S, D or V (visitor) parking permit is required to park in campus or medical center EV charging station parking spaces. The first 30 minutes of visitor parking is free when using the ParkMobile app or adjacent pay station. Instructions are posted at EV charging stations.
• A vehicle that is parked in an “EV Charging Only” space but is not actively charging may be cited and/or towed. (CVC Section 22511)
• Vehicles parked in “EV Charging Only” spaces must be actively charging. Parked vehicles that exceed the posted time limit and/or are not actively charging will be cited (CVC 21113A).

Find a Charging Station

Locate the perfect charger for your needs. Our 565+ charging stations serve UC San Diego students, faculty, staff and community members throughout campus and the medical center. Use our interactive map to find the closest station to your campus destination.

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To see the large number of EV chargers across San Diego County, visit PlugShare for real-time availability.

Learn more about UC San Diego’s ongoing expansion projects bringing 600+ additional stations by 2026.

Charging Spot Selection

Charging at UC San Diego is organized by duration of stay. Choose your spot based on how long you will remain parked and how quickly you want to charge.

EV-1: Fast Charging, Up to 1-Hour Stay

• EV-1 indicates that the parking space has a DC Fast Charger (DCFC) and a one-hour parking limit.
• Our DCFCs range from 50 kW to 125 kW, meaning that they typically add 75-185 miles of range in 30 minutes.
• Chargers at EV-1 spaces have both CHAdeMO and CCS plugs, the non-proprietary standards for DC Fast Charging in the U.S. We will be adding Tesla adapters to our DCFC network in the near future.
• There is no charging minimum for EV-1 spaces; however, a charging session must be initiated and vehicles should be moved when the charging session is complete.

EV-4: Level-2 Charging, Up to 4-Hour Stay

• EV-4 indicates that the parking space has a Level 2 charger and a four-hour parking limit.
• Chargers at EV-4 spaces operate at 6.6 kW of power, meaning that they typically add 21 miles of driving range per hour.
• Chargers at EV-4 spaces use the J1772 plug, the non-proprietary standard for Level 2 charging in the U.S.
• Vehicles may remain after charging for a total of up to four hours of parking; however, we appreciate it when vehicles are moved sooner to free up space for other customers.

EV-12: Level-2 Charging, Up to 12-Hour Stay

• EV-12 indicates that the parking space has a Level 2 charger that operates at a reduced power level, allowing for all-day parking (up to 12 hours). We have a few chargers that leverage circuit-sharing, operating at a continuous 3.3 kW; however, most EV-12 spaces leverage chargers with variable power between 1.2 kW and 6.6 kW.
• These chargers will consider your planned time of departure and miles of range to be added and then optimize the delivery of electricity to meet both your needs and the needs of nearby vehicles while limiting demand on the electrical grid. This leading-edge technology was incubated at UC San Diego and is a significant part of how we can manage infrastructure costs and optimize the use of renewable energy as the U.S. transitions from fossil fuels to electric vehicles.
• Chargers at EV-12 spaces use the J1772 plug, the non-proprietary standard for Level 2 charging in the U.S.

Join the Triton Chargers for Discounted EV Charging

Join the Triton Chargers to receive the best on-campus charging rates. Membership is open to current UC San Diego faculty, staff and students.

EV Charging Rates Effective April 15, 2024

• During Flex Alerts, prices will double to reduce grid impacts; please charge before or after the Flex Alert. To receive email or text announcements about Flex Alerts, subscribe to updates from CAISO, the California Independent System Operator that coordinates the CA electrical grid.
• During special promotional events, rates may be reduced. To receive alerts about special promotions subscribe to First to Know from Transportation Services.

To participate, you will need to have accounts with our two participating EV charging vendors, ChargePoint and PowerFlex and enroll through Triton Chargers.

Questions?

For more information about:

• EV charging stations at UC San Diego, contact DriveElectric@ucsd.edu.
• EV charger parking, contact parking@ucsd.edu.