New Policy Effective September 1, 2026
EV Charging at Stanford
Stanford has 184 electric-vehicle charging ports across the Stanford and Stanford Redwood City campuses. To park in an EV charging space, an electric vehicle must be plugged in and actively charging through a ChargePoint session; vehicles not actively charging are subject to citation.
As of September 1, 2026, vehicles using Stanford EV chargers must have a valid residential or commuter permit or pay the hourly visitor parking rate for the duration of charging. Charging sessions are limited to four hours to ensure equitable access for all EV drivers. Parking permit and charging-time requirements are enforced Monday through Friday, 6 a.m.–4 p.m.
EV charging stations are provided through the third-party provider ChargePoint. Users must sign up for ChargePoint and pay ChargePoint directly for charging sessions. When charging is complete or after four hours, whichever comes first, move your vehicle to avoid a citation.
Find answers to Frequently Asked Questions about EV charging at Stanford, or email evcharging@stanford.edu to report an inoperable EV charging station or request additional support.
EV Charging Station Location and Fees Table
Find out the number of ports and associated fees at the various electric vehicle charging stations on campus.
Stanford provides electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at the following locations:
| Locations | Location of Charging Station Details | Number of ports | Fees | Charging type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roble Field Garage (519 Via Ortega) | Located on LL-1 and LL-2 at the bottom of each ramp. | 54 | $1 per hour from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. and $0.50 per hour at all other times. | Level 2(240V charging via SAE J1772 connector; compatible with the Nissan Leaf, Chevy Volt, Prius Plug-in Hybrid, and other EV models) |
| Manzanita Field Garage (742 Campus Drive) | Located on LL-1, Southwest and Northwest corners. | 15 | $1 per hour from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. and $0.50 per hour at all other times. | Level 2(240V charging via SAE J1772 connector; compatible with the Nissan Leaf, Chevy Volt, Prius Plug-in Hybrid, and other EV models) |
| Thoburn Garage (740 Serra Street) | Located on LL-1 beginning at the bottom of the ramp. | 22 | $1 per hour from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. and $0.50 per hour at all other times. | Level 2(240V charging via SAE J1772 connector; compatible with the Nissan Leaf, Chevy Volt, Prius Plug-in Hybrid, and other EV models) |
| Stock Farm Garage (360 Oak Road) | Located on L-1, Southwest Side (4) Northwest Side (3). | 16 | $2 per hour from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. and $1 per hour at all other times. | Level 2(240V charging via SAE J1772 connector; compatible with the Nissan Leaf, Chevy Volt, Prius Plug-in Hybrid, and other EV models) |
| Stanford Visitor Center (295 Galvez Street) | Located Opposite Stanford Athletics Shop. | 4 | $2 per hour from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. and $1 per hour at all other times. | Level 2(240V charging via SAE J1772 connector; compatible with the Nissan Leaf, Chevy Volt, Prius Plug-in Hybrid, and other EV models) |
| Center for Academic Medicine Garage (453 Quarry Road) | Located on LL-1, Northwest corner and 2 ADA on second drive aisle. | 10 | $2 per hour from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. and $1 per hour at all other times. | Level 2(240V charging via SAE J1772 connector; compatible with the Nissan Leaf, Chevy Volt, Prius Plug-in Hybrid, and other EV models) |
| EH&S (484 Oak Road) | Located on the left after entering the parking lot. | 1 | $2 per hour from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. and $1 per hour at all other times. | Level 2(240V charging via SAE J1772 connector; compatible with the Nissan Leaf, Chevy Volt, Prius Plug-in Hybrid, and other EV models) |
| Tresidder Memorial Union (562-566 Lagunita Drive) | Located on Lagunita Drive across from Tresidder Union. | 4 | $2 per hour from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. and $1 per hour at all other times. | Level 2(240V charging via SAE J1772 connector; compatible with the Nissan Leaf, Chevy Volt, Prius Plug-in Hybrid, and other EV models) |
| Barron Garage (2855 Bay Rd, Redwood City) | Located in the Southwest corner of B1, P1, P2, P3, P4, P5. | 51 | $1 per hour from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. and $0.50 per hour at all other times | Level 2(240V charging via SAE J1772 connector; compatible with the Nissan Leaf, Chevy Volt, Prius Plug-in Hybrid, and other EV models) |
| Bay Parking Lot (585 Broadway, Redwood City) | Located on the West end of the Bay lot, North side. | 4 | $1 per hour from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. and $0.50 per hour at all other times | Level 2(240V charging via SAE J1772 connector; compatible with the Nissan Leaf, Chevy Volt, Prius Plug-in Hybrid, and other EV models) |
Stanford Campus Charging Stations Map
Find EV Charging parking near your destination using the Stanford Searchable Map EV Layer
Stanford Redwood City Charging Stations Map
Find EV charging stations near your destination using the Stanford Searchable Map EV Layer
Actively Charging
To avoid a citation, a vehicle must be plugged into an EV charger and currently drawing power, as indicated by the charging station display.
A vehicle is NOT considered actively charging if any of the following conditions apply:
- The EV charger display shows “Charging Complete” or “Return Plug.”
- The vehicle is plugged in, but no active charging session has been initiated.
- The vehicle is not plugged into the charger.
- The vehicle is parked at a space with an out-of-service or inoperable EV charger.
If you encounter an inoperable EV charging station, please report it by emailing us at evcharging@stanford.edu.
When your vehicle completes charging, or after four hours (enforced Monday - Friday, 6 a.m. - 4 p.m., as of September 1, 2026), whichever comes first, move your vehicle to a visitor, commuter, or residential parking space to avoid a citation. Obey all posted signs and have the appropriate parking permit for the selected location to avoid a citation.
Important Note: Drivers will still incur the hourly charging rate and may receive citations even when the charging station display indicates "Charging Complete" or "Return Plug," as the parking space remains unavailable for other EV drivers.