SCE Charge Ready Home Installation Rebate (panel and 240 V circuit for EV charging)
Up to $4,200 for Electrical Panel Upgrade and EV Outlet Installation; Up to $1,000 for EV Outlet-Only Installation
Up to $4,200 in rebates from 3 programs. 112 licensed installers based in Santa Barbara.
A typical level 2 ev charger, simple install near panel costs $1,900 installed. Most jobs land between $800 and $3,000 (40-48a level 2 charger hardware ($300-$800), dedicated 240v circuit and breaker, short wire run (garage on same wall or near the panel), permit and inspection. assumes existing panel has spare capacity; excludes panel/service upgrade, trenching to detached garage, and load-management devices.). With the biggest rebate on offer here ($4,200), a typical job could cost you as little as $0.
Cost sources: Qmerit - New Jersey EV charger installation (average L2 install cost in NJ: $2,304); Qmerit - How much does Level 2 EV charger installation cost? (avg $1,700; most $749-$2,500); EnergySage - How much does an EV charger installation cost? (installation $800-$3,000, avg $2,442 excl. hardware). Rebates come with conditions (equipment, income, approved contractor), so check each program.
Up to $4,200 for Electrical Panel Upgrade and EV Outlet Installation; Up to $1,000 for EV Outlet-Only Installation
Up to $2,000 toward buying and installing a Level 2 home charger. The alternative is a $2,000 prepaid card for public charging; you get one or the other. It comes with a DCAP vehicle grant: up to $7,500 with no...
Residential charger and installation rebate with income tiers: Tier 1 at 201%-400% FPL, Tier 2 under 200% FPL. The 2026 program added $500 for a bidirectional charger. Base amounts were not found, and the program...
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98 public charging stations in Santa Barbara: 230 Level 2 ports and 74 DC fast ports.
| Station | Address | Ports | Network | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrillo Street Station (Santa Barbara, CA) | 36 W Carrillo St | 20 fast | Electrify America | 24 hours daily |
| Santa Barbara, CA - Tesla Supercharger | 3943 State Street | 16 fast | Tesla | 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only. |
| Santa Barbara, CA - Anacapa Street - Tesla Supercharger | 621 Anacapa Street | 12 fast | Tesla | 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only. |
| Montecito, CA - Tesla Supercharger | 1759 South Jameson Lane | 8 fast | Tesla | 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only. |
| Chase Bank - 1302 State St | 1302 State St | 6 fast | eVgo Network | 24 hours daily |
| BOA North Santa Barbara CA6-121 (Santa Barbara, CA | 3790 State St. | 4 fast | Electrify America | 24 hours daily |
| La Cumbre Plaza | 121 S Hope Ave | 2 fast | eVgo Network | 24 hours daily |
| Santa Barbara Eastside Library | 1102 E Montecito St | 2 fast | DIRT_ROAD | |
| CSG EV SB ORTEGA 1 | 621 Anacapa St | 1 fast | ChargePoint Network | 24 hours daily |
| CSG EV SB ORTEGA 2 | 621 Anacapa St | 1 fast | ChargePoint Network | 24 hours daily |
| CSG EV SB ORTEGA 3 | 621 Anacapa St | 1 fast | ChargePoint Network | 24 hours daily |
| CSG EV SB ORTEGA 4 | 621 Anacapa St | 1 fast | ChargePoint Network | 24 hours daily |
| Bacara Resort & Spa | 8301 Hollister Ave | 19 Level 2 | Blink Network | 24 hours daily |
| CSB Calle Real (General Services Yard) | 4568 Calle Real | 10 Level 2 | POWERFLEX | 24 hours daily |
| CSB SB County - South County Jail | 4436 Calle Real | 10 Level 2 | POWERFLEX | 24 hours daily |
| County Santa Barabara SB Health | 315 Camino del Remedio | 10 Level 2 | POWERFLEX | 24 hours daily |
| CSB District Attorney Office | 1112 Santa Barbara St | 6 Level 2 | POWERFLEX | 24 hours daily |
| Goleta Water District | 4699 Hollister Ave | 6 Level 2 | TURNONGREEN | 24 hours daily |
| La Playa Inn Santa Barbara | 116 Castillo St | 5 Level 2 | LOOP | 24 hours daily |
| Belmond El Encanto - Tesla Destination | 800 Alvarado Pl | 4 Level 2 | Tesla Destination | 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only. |
| Coral Casino | 1260 Channel Dr | 4 Level 2 | TURNONGREEN | 24 hours daily |
| Courtyard Marriott Santa Barbara | 1601 State Street | 4 Level 2 | FLASH | 24 hours daily |
| Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort - Tesla Destination | 633 E Cabrillo Blvd. | 4 Level 2 | Tesla Destination | 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only. |
| Montecito Inn - Tesla Destination | 1295 Coast Village Rd | 4 Level 2 | Tesla Destination | 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only. |
| Santa Barbara City College - Lot 4C | 721 Cliff Dr | 4 Level 2 | ChargePoint Network | 7am-10pm for students with permit; available to public on the weekend |
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Source: U.S. Department of Energy station locator. Confirmation dates vary by station.