Electric Vehicles
Electric Vehicle Charging
EVAL Platinum
Cal Poly has been certified as an EVAL Platinum organization by Forth Mobility for 2024! We are excited to join the ranks of #EVALcertified organizations. At Cal Poly, we believe that eco-friendly solutions are necessary for preserving the planet for future generations and we are excited to play our part.
Welcome to the Cal Poly EV Community!
Cal Poly utilizes ChargePoint charging stations on campus which are a great way to recharge your electric vehicle while you are on campus. Campus charging stations are a simple way to “top-off” while on campus.
Join the Cal Poly EV Community distribution list to keep informed, share feedback and ideas.
Join Chargepoint| Charging Locations | Spaces | Group Access |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Ave. Structure Level 1 | 8 | Employees - anytime Student Commuters - anytime Student Residents - never Guests/Visitors - anytime |
| Lot H-2a (near Kennedy Library) | 8 | Employees - anytime Student Commuters - anytime Student Residents – Weekdays: 5 pm - 7 am, Weekends: all day Guests/Visitors - anytime |
| Structure 131 | 13 | Employees – Weekdays: 12 pm - 12 am, Weekends: never Student Commuters – Weekdays: 12 pm - 12 am, Weekends: never Student Residents – Weekdays: 5 pm - 9 am, Weekends: all day Guests/Visitors - anytime |
Find stations on ChargePoint by searching “Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo”.
Charging Rates and Policies effective January 3, 2022
- Parking in charging spaces valid for a maximum of 4 hours
- A valid Cal Poly parking permit or timed session is required in charging spaces
- Charging spaces are available while actively charging ONLY
- Charging rate of $0.50 per kWh
- Discounts available for Cal Poly community
- Learn how to apply Connection Code for discounted rates here
| Cal Poly Employees | Code: CPEM22 | Discounted rate $0.30/kWh | All day Monday-Friday, except for peak hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Commuters | Code: CPSC22 | Discounted rate $0.30/kWh | All day Monday-Friday, except for peak hours |
| Student Residents | Code: CPSR22 | Discounted rate $0.30/kWh | Friday at 9 p.m. to Monday at 7 a.m. |
| Guests and Visitors | Valid parking required and $0.50/kWh | Any day, any time | |
| Peak Hours | All users $0.50/kWh | Monday – Friday 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. |
Waitlist Feature
Waitlist lets drivers get in line when all charging spots are busy. It notifies drivers when a charging spot becomes available and gives them 30 minutes from accepting space to plug in.
If someone is waiting between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and your vehicle is either fully charged or reaches the 4 hour maximum time limit, your charging session will end and you will be notified to move your vehicle.
The waitlist is available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. when all charging stations are occupied. To queue on the waitlist you can tap your card at a charging station or get in line through your ChargePoint account. You will be notified via the ChargePoint app that a charging space is available. You must respond to a notification within 5 minutes before being automatically snoozed. You have 2 snoozes before you are removed from the waitlist. You have 30 minutes from the time you accept the charging space to plugging in at the station.
How to Use ChargePoint Waitlist to Get in Line to Charge