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Alternative Fuel Stations in Santa Cruz, CA

Alternative Fuel Stations in Santa Cruz, CA

Alternative Fuel in Santa Cruz

There are a total of 74 alternative fuel stations within a 10-mile radius of the center of Santa Cruz, CA.

Electric

Ecology Action Cedar Street 1

Electric

877 Cedar St Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-10

Electric

Ecology Action Cedar Street 3

Electric

877 Cedar Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-10

Electric

190 Walnut Ave Santa Cruz

Electric

190 Walnut Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Hours of operation: Contact station for hours of availability.
Last confirmed on: 2022-10-11

Electric

Sei 38004

Electric

335 MISSION ST SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2023-08-10

Electric

Pearl Alley Lot

Electric

710 Cedar Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-10

Electric

City Of Santa Cruz - 601 Front St

Electric

601 Front St Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-10

Electric

Riverwalk Plaza Trader Joe's

Electric

700 Front Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Hours of operation: Mon 6:00am - 11:59pm; Tue 6:00am - 11:59pm; Wed ...
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-10

Electric

Riverwalk Plaza Dcfc

Electric

700 Front Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Hours of operation: Mon 6:00am - 11:59pm; Tue 6:00am - 11:59pm; Wed ...
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-10

Electric

City Of Santa Cruz - 24 River St

Electric

24 River St Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-10

Electric

Riverwalk Plaza

Electric

700 Front Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Hours of operation: Mon 6:00am - 11:59pm; Tue 6:00am - 11:59pm; Wed ...
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-10

Electric

Fff Santa Cruz - Riverwalk Plaza

Electric

700 Front St Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-10

Electric

Santa Cruz Cnty 701 Ocean Dc

Electric

701 Ocean St Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-10

Electric

Five55 Station 1

Electric

555 Pacific Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-10

Electric

Santa Cruz Cnty 691 Ocean St

Electric

691-699 Ocean St Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-10

Electric

Holiday Inn Express & Suites-santa Cruz - Tesla Destination

Electric

1410 Ocean St Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Last confirmed on: 2022-10-06

Electric

Courtyard By Mariott Santa Cruz

Electric

313 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2023-07-11

Electric

City Of Santa Cruz - 25 Beach Street

Electric

25 Beach Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-10

Electric

Whole Foods Market

Electric

911 Soquel Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-09

Electric

Whole Foods - Tesla Supercharger

Electric

911 Soquel Avenue Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2023-07-01

Electric

Staff Of Life Evse 1

Electric

1266 Soquel Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-10

Electric

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West

Electric

2424 Mission St Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Hours of operation: 7am-10pm daily
Last confirmed on: 2022-04-06

Electric

New Leaf New Leaf 1

Electric

1101 fair ave Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-10

Electric

Santa Cruz Cnty Emeline Ave 1

Electric

1400 Emeline Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-10

Electric

Santa Cruz Cnty Emeline Warehse

Electric

1082 Emeline Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-10

Electric

Ucsc East Remote 1

Electric

East Remote Lot Interior Santa Cruz, CA 95064

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-10

Electric

Ucsc East Remote 2

Electric

East Remote Lot Interior Santa Cruz, CA 95064

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-10

Electric

University Business Park - Tesla Destination

Electric

2801 Mission St Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Last confirmed on: 2022-10-06

Compressed Natural Gas

Pg&e - Santa Cruz Service Center

Compressed Natural Gas

615 7th Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Hours of operation: 8am-4pm M-F; Customers must set up a PG&E account ...
Last confirmed on: 2023-10-12

Electric

Pacific Collegiate Foundation - Parking Lot

Electric

3004 Mission Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-10

Electric

Santa Cruz Cnty Simpkinsswimctr

Electric

979 17th Avenue Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-10

Electric

Ucsc Cbb 3

Electric

130 McAllister Way Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-10

Electric

Ucsc Cbb 2

Electric

130 McAllister Way Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-10

Electric

Ucsc Cbb 1

Electric

130 McAllister Way Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-10

Electric

Ucsc Corewest 7

Electric

105 McLaughlin Dr Santa Cruz, CA 95064

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-10

Electric

Ucsc Corewest 6

Electric

568 Steinhart Way Santa Cruz, CA 95064

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-10

Electric

Ucsc Corewest 2

Electric

McLaughlin Dr Santa Cruz, CA 95064

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-10

Electric

Ucsc Corewest 5

Electric

McLaughlin Dr Santa Cruz, CA 95064

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-10

Electric

Ucsc Corewest 4

Electric

McLaughlin Dr Santa Cruz, CA 95064

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-10

Electric

Ucsc Corewest 3

Electric

McLaughlin Dr Santa Cruz, CA 95064

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-10

Electric

Ucsc Corewest 1

Electric

McLaughlin Dr Santa Cruz, CA 95064

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-10

Electric

Ucsc Smdc 1

Electric

100 McAllister Way Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-10

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Propane)

Union 76 - Oneto Enterprises

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Propane)

1500 Soquel Dr Santa Cruz, CA 95065

Hours of operation: 6am-10pm daily
Last confirmed on: 2023-08-10

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Propane)

Oneto Enterprises Inc

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Propane)

1500 SOQUEL DR SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2023-08-10

Electric

Hospital Dhdh 01

Electric

1771 Dominican Way Santa Cruz, CA 95065

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-10

Electric

Hospital Dhdh 02

Electric

1771 Dominican Way Santa Cruz, CA 95065

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-10

Electric

Chaminade Resort & Spa - Tesla Destination

Electric

1 Chaminade Ln Santa Cruz, CA 95065

Last confirmed on: 2022-10-06

Electric

Santa Cruz Cnty Sherrif Station

Electric

2400 Chanticleer Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-10

Electric

Capitola Mall

Electric

1855 41St Ave Capitola, CA 95010

Hours of operation: Mon 6:00am - 11:59pm; Tue 6:00am - 11:59pm; Wed ...
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-10

Electric

Burger King - Tesla Supercharger

Electric

2001 41st Ave Capitola, CA 95010

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily; for Tesla use only

Electric

Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Santa Cruz - Tesla Destination

Electric

1255 41st Ave Capitola, CA 95010

Last confirmed on: 2022-10-06

Electric

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

Electric

1435 41st Ave Capitola, CA 95010

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2023-07-11

Electric

Capitola Dmv

Electric

4150 Capitola Rd Capitola, CA 95010

Hours of operation: 9am-7pm daily
Last confirmed on: 2023-04-06

Electric

Toyota/subaru Of Santa Cruz

Electric

4200 Auto Plaza Dr Capitola, CA 95010

Hours of operation: Dealership business hours; customer use only
Last confirmed on: 2023-05-03

Electric

City Of Santa Cruz - Capitola Library

Electric

2005 Wharf Road Capitola, CA 95010

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-10

Electric

Scotts Valley 76

Electric

99 MOUNT HERMON RD SCOTTS VALLEY, CA 95066

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2023-08-10

Electric

Fern River Resort

Electric

5250 Highway 9 Felton, CA 95018

Hours of operation: 9am-5pm daily; reservation required for use
Last confirmed on: 2023-05-03

Electric

Test22 Station 2

Electric

2-100 Acorn Ct Scotts Valley, CA 95066

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-10

Electric

Test22 Station 1

Electric

2-100 Acorn Ct Scotts Valley, CA 95066

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-10

Electric

King's Village - Scotts Valley - Tesla Supercharger

Electric

230 Mount Hermon Road Scott's Valley, CA 95066

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2023-07-01

Electric

Hangar Building Station 1

Electric

262 Mt Hermon Rd Scotts Valley, CA 95066

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-10

Electric

City Of Santa Cruz - Felton Library

Electric

6121 Gushee Street Felton, CA 95018

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-10

Ethanol (E85)

Chevron

Ethanol (E85)

6325 Highway 9 Felton, CA 95018

Hours of operation: 6am- 10pm daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-01-09

Biodiesel (B20 and above)

Chevron

Biodiesel (B20 and above)

6325 Highway 9 Felton, CA 95018

Hours of operation: 6am-10pm daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-01-09

Electric

Etc One Hundred Station 2

Electric

100 Enterprise Way Scotts Valley, CA 95066

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-10

Electric

Etc One Hundred Station 1

Electric

100 Enterprise Way Scotts Valley, CA 95066

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-10

Electric

Etc One Hundred Station 4

Electric

100 Enterprise Way Scotts Valley, CA 95066

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-10

Electric

Etc One Hundred Station 3

Electric

100 Enterprise Way Scotts Valley, CA 95066

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-10

Electric

Etc One Hundred Station 5

Electric

100 Enterprise Way Scotts Valley, CA 95066

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-10

Electric

Bw Seacliff Inn Station 2

Electric

7500 Old Dominion Ct Aptos, CA 95003

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-10

Electric

Aptos Branch Library

Electric

7695 Soquel Drive Aptos, CA 95003

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-10

Electric

Zayante Creek Market & Deli

Electric

9210 E Zayante Rd Felton, CA 95018

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2023-12-13

Electric

Santa Cruz Cnty Pologroundspark

Electric

2255 Huntington Dr Aptos, CA 95003

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-10

Electric

D&k Seascape Village Shops At Seaside Village

Electric

13 Seascape Village Aptos, CA 95003

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily
Last confirmed on: 2024-03-10

Electric

Seascape Beach Resort - Tesla Destination

Electric

1 Seascape Resort Dr Aptos, CA 95003

Last confirmed on: 2022-10-06


Above is a complete list of alternative fuel locations in or near Santa Cruz, CA: biodiesel; compressed natural gas (CNG); ethanol (E85); electric; hydrogen; liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied petroleum gas (propane) & more.


Alternative Fuel Tax Incentives and Credits in Santa Cruz, CA


Tax incentives and/or other rebates, credits, incentives or related initiaves for drivers of alternative fuel vehicles or for other uses of alternative fuel in Santa Cruz, CA.


Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Rate Reduction - SMUD

The Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) offers a discounted rate to residential customers for electricity used to charge EVs. For more information, see the SMUD Rate Details website.


Alternative Fuel Tax

The excise tax imposed on compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), and propane used to operate a vehicle can be paid through an annual flat rate sticker tax based on the following vehicle weights:

Unladen Weight Fee
All passenger cars and other vehicles 4,000 pounds (lbs.) or less $36
More than 4,000 lbs. but less than 8,001 lbs. $72
More than 8,000 lbs. but less than 12,001 lbs. $120
12,001 lbs. or more $168

Alternatively, owners and operators may pay an excise tax on CNG of $0.0887 per gasoline gallon equivalent (GGE) measured at standard pressure and temperature, $0.1017 for each diesel gallon equivalent (DGE) of LNG, and $0.06 per gallon of propane. One GGE is equal to 126.67 cubic feet or 5.66 lbs. of CNG and one DGE is equal to 6.06 lbs. of LNG. The excise tax on ethanol and methanol fuel blends containing up to 15% gasoline or diesel fuel is one-half the tax on gasoline and diesel prescribed by California Revenue and Taxation Code section 8651.

(Reference California Revenue and Taxation Code 8651-8651.8 and California Business and Professions Code 13404 and 13470)


High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) and High Occupancy Toll (HOT) Lane Exemption

Compressed natural gas, hydrogen, electric, and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles meeting specified California and federal emissions standards and affixed with a California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Clean Air Vehicle sticker may use HOV lanes regardless of the number of occupants in the vehicle. Orange stickers expire January 1, 2024; blue stickers expire January 1, 2025; and yellow and green stickers expire September 30, 2025.

Residents with an annual income at or below 80% of California’s median income level may participate in the Income-Based CAV (IB-CAV) Decal Program, which allows used vehicles with previously issued CAV decals to retain eligibility for a CAV decal. IB-CAV decals are valid through January 1, 2024. Additional requirements apply.

Vehicles originally issued white, green, purple, or red decals are no longer eligible to participate in this program. Vehicles with stickers are also eligible for reduced rates on or exemptions from toll charges imposed on HOT lanes. For more information and restrictions, including a list of qualifying vehicles and additional eligibility requirements, see the California Air Resources Board Carpool Stickers website.

(Reference California Vehicle Code 5205.5 and 21655.9)


Low-Speed Electric Vehicle (EV) Access to Roadways

A low-speed EV, also known as a neighborhood electric vehicle, is defined as a motor vehicle with four wheels, a gross vehicle weight rating of 3,000 pounds or less, and capable of achieving a minimum speed of 20 miles per hour (mph) and a maximum speed of 25 mph. Low-speed EVs are subject to all provisions applicable to a motor vehicle and must meet federal safety standards established in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, section 571.500. Drivers of low-speed EVs must comply with all provisions applicable to drivers of motor vehicles. The operator of a low-speed EV may not operate the vehicle on any roadway with a posted speed limit greater than 35 mph except to cross a roadway at an intersection.

(Reference California Vehicle Code 385.5 and 21250-21266)


Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Rate Reduction - SCE

Southern California Edison (SCE) offers a discounted electricity rate to customers that own or lease an EV. Two rate schedules are available for EV charging during on- and off-peak hours. For more information, see the SCE EV Plans website.


Alternative Fuel and Vehicle Incentives

The California Energy Commission (CEC) administers the Clean Transportation Program (Program) to provide financial incentives for businesses, vehicle and technology manufacturers, workforce training partners, fleet owners, consumers, and academic institutions with the goal of developing and deploying alternative and renewable fuels and advanced transportation technologies. Funding areas include:

  • Electric vehicles and charging infrastructure;
  • Hydrogen vehicles and refueling infrastructure;
  • Medium- and heavy-duty zero emission vehicles;
  • Natural gas vehicles and refueling infrastructure;
  • Biofuels; and,
  • Workforce development.
The CEC must prepare and adopt an annual Investment Plan for the Program to establish funding priorities and opportunities that reflect program goals and to describe how program funding will complement other public and private investments. For more information, see the Program website.

(Reference California Health and Safety Code 44272 - 44273 and California Code of Regulations, Title 13, Chapter 8.1)


Electric Vehicle (EV) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Rate Reduction - PG&E

Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) offers discounted residential time-of-use rates for electricity used to charge EVs during off-peak hours. Discounted rates are also available for CNG or uncompressed natural gas used in vehicle home fueling appliances. For more information, see the PG&E EV Rate Plans and CNG for Vehicles websites.


Alternative Fuel and Hybrid Electric Vehicle Retrofit Regulations

Converting a vehicle to operate on an alternative fuel in lieu of the original gasoline or diesel fuel is prohibited unless the California Air Resources Board (CARB) has evaluated and certified the retrofit system. CARB will issue certification to the manufacturer of the system in the form of an Executive Order once the manufacturer demonstrates compliance with the emissions, warranty, and durability requirements. A manufacturer is defined as a person or company who manufactures or assembles an alternative fuel retrofit system for sale in California; this definition does not include individuals wishing to convert vehicles for personal use. Individuals interested in converting their vehicles to operate on an alternative fuel must ensure that the alternative fuel retrofit systems used for their vehicles have been CARB certified. For more information, see the CARB Alternative Fuel Retrofit Systems website.

A hybrid electric vehicle that is Model Year 2000 or newer and is a passenger car, light-duty truck, or medium-duty vehicle may be converted to incorporate off-vehicle charging capability if the manufacturer demonstrates compliance with emissions, warranty, and durability requirements. CARB issues certification to the manufacturer and the vehicle must meet California emissions standards for the model year of the original vehicle.

(Reference California Code of Regulations Title 13, Section 2030-2032 and California Vehicle Code 27156)


Electric Vehicle (EV) Time-Of-Use (TOU) Rate - SDG&E

San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) offers three EV TOU rates to residential customers. For more information, including eligibility requirements and rate details, see the SDG&E EV Plans website.


Plug-In Hybrid and Zero Emission Light-Duty Vehicle Rebates

The Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) offers rebates for the purchase or lease of qualified vehicles. Qualified vehicles include light-duty electric vehicles (EVs), fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) the California Air Resources Board (CARB) has approved or certified. The rebate amounts are up to $4,500 for FCEVs, $2,000 for EVs, $1,000 for PHEVs, and $750 for zero emission motorcycles. Rebates are available on a first-come, first-served basis to California residents who purchase or lease new eligible vehicles. Residents of San Diego County may be eligible for a preapproved rebate through the CVRP Rebate Now pilot. Manufacturers must apply to CARB to have their vehicles included in the CVRP.

Individuals are eligible for the rebate based on gross annual income, as stated on the individual’s federal tax return. Individuals with a gross annual income below the following thresholds are eligible for all rebates except those that apply to FCEVs:

  • $135,000 for single filers
  • $175,000 for head-of-household filers
  • $200,000 for joint filers

Increased rebate amounts are available for individuals with low and moderate household incomes of less than or equal to 400% of the federal poverty level. CARB must provide outreach to low-income households and communities to raise awareness about CVRP.

For more information, including information on income verification, a list of eligible vehicles, and instructions on how to apply, see the CVRP website.

(Reference California Health and Safety Code 44274 and 44258)


More information about Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Facts

The city of Santa Cruz (CA) in Santa Cruz County has an estimated population of 59,946.

Alternative Fuel Stations in CA

Alternative Fuel Stations in Santa Cruz

There are currently at least 74 alternative fuel stations in or near Santa Cruz, CA (10-mile radius).

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The Department of Energy (DOE) recognizes natural gas (compressed or liquefied) as an alternative fuel.

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