California surpasses 200,000 EV chargers, now 68% more than gas nozzles

California has just hit a new milestone in its transition to cleaner transportation. Governor Gavin Newsom announced that there are now more than 201,000 public and shared EV charging ports available across the state. That is an increase of 22,631 since March 2025 and nearly 70% more charging ports than there are gasoline nozzles at gas stations.

This new record covers only public chargers, such as those found at grocery stores, gas stations, or park-and-ride lots, as well as shared chargers like those installed in apartment buildings, offices, or sports facilities, and may be limited to certain users. Additionally, California has approximately 800,000 private home chargers installed in single-family residences.

California Energy Commission (CEC) Commissioner Nancy Skinner described the milestone as a sign that ‘EV chargers are becoming ubiquitous in California’, adding that the agency is committed to making electric mobility the easy choice for residents. The expansion comes as California advances toward its 2035 goal of phasing out the sale of new gas-powered cars.

Alongside state-backed infrastructure, private networks such as Tesla’s Supercharger stations are also rapidly expanding, giving EV drivers faster charging options and reducing range anxiety for long-distance travel.