West Branch is now home to an Electric Vehicle Charging (EVC) station! Did you know, as a LEED Certified and Net Zero sustainable building, the West Branch of the Berkeley Public Library generates more electricity than it uses? This electricity is being put to good use, providing power to electric and hybrid vehicles in Berkeley and beyond. So, come to West Branch, plug in your car and come inside and enjoy your neighborhood library!
In addition to the West Branch EVC, you can find additional charging stations provided by the City of Berkeley at these locations:
- Center Street Parking Garage
- Oxford Garage, underground
- Telegraph/Channing Garage
- Berkeley Marina
- West Branch Library
Note: These are all dual-port charging stations able to charge two EVs at the same time. The West Branch Library is the only solar-powered station and is located on the street. All of the City's EVCs are managed through Chargepoint.
How much does charging cost?
Effective July 1, 2024 the fee structure for the use of City-owned public electric vehicle charging stations is listed in the table below. Additional parking fees may apply.
| Fee Category | Effective | Fee |
| Baseline Energy | 12:00 AM – 4:00 PM; 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM | $0.30 per kWh |
| Time-of-Use Energy | 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM | $0.40 per kWh |
| Ancillary | All times | $1.50 per session |
| Overstay | 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM After 4 hours 15 minutes of charging | $1.00 per minute, up to 30 minutes |