1. What is an electric vehicle (EV) charger?
Modern EV charging equipment is a standardized electrical connection to transfer electric power from the grid to an electric vehicle, much like plugging in an electric appliance at home.
2. What kinds of electric vehicles can charge? Does it work on trucks and motorcycles? The chargers will work on most all electric vehicles with onboard battery charging equipment. They do not work on older EV’s without onboard battery chargers. While there may be exceptions (consult your vehicle owner’s manual), cars, trucks and motorcycles with standard charging protocols that accept a standard J1772 Level II charge connector should be able to charge.
3. What kinds of chargers are there? Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3. The levels represent the rate of charge. Level 1 is the lowest rate of charge. Level 2 is the most common type of charger. Level 3 is DC Fast charging and currently the fastest available. Please see the ChargePoint web site for more detailed information:
What are the different charging types and speeds available? | ChargePoint
4. Where are the chargers?
Downtown Sacramento
- Downtown Public Garage - 725 7th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
- (3) Level I chargers
- (20) Level II chargers
- (2) Level III DC Fast chargers
- Downtown Employee Garage- 625 7th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
- (7) Level II chargers
- (Employee parking garage-monthly employee parking only with a valid access card)
- St. Joseph’s Parking Lot - 800 F Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
- (2) Level II chargers
- (Juror parking only with a valid juror parking permit 6 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday).
Branch Center – County facilities near Bradshaw Road
- Fleet Services Division – 4001 Branch Center Road 95827
- (4) Level II chargers - Provided at no cost for public use 6 am to 3 pm, first come first served, 4 hour charging limit, Reserved for County vehicles 3 pm to 6 am
- (1) Level II charger - Reserved for County vehicles
- Fleet Motor Pool Parking - 3800 Branch Center Drive, Sacramento, CA 95827
- (4) Level II chargers - Provided at no cost for public use 6 am to 3 pm, first come first served, 4 hour charging limit, Reserved for County vehicles 3 pm to 6 am
- Bradshaw Center- 9661 Conservation Road, Sacramento, CA 95827
- (2) Level II chargers - Provided at no cost for public use 6 am to 6 pm, first come first served
Sacramento International Airport – 6900 Airport Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95837
- Parking Garage
- (24) Level I and Level II chargers dispersed throughout all six parking levels
- Near Terminal A Elevators
- (2) Level II chargers on each parking level
- Near Terminal B Elevators
- (2) Levell I on parking levels 2, 3, 4 and 6
- (4) Levell I on parking level 5
- The above chargers are provided at no cost, for public use, first come first served
- Cell Phone Lot – 5750 Crossfield Drive Sacramento, Ca 95837
- SMUD EV Chargers - (2) Level II and (1) DC Fast charger. Use rates and terms of use apply and are set by SMUD
- Adjacent to AM-PM Gas Station – 6100 Airport Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95837
- Electrify America – (8) DC Fast Chargers. Use rates and terms of use apply and are set by Electrify America
Sacramento Area Sewer District – 10060 Goethe Road Sacramento, CA 95827
- (10) Level II chargers – Available for public use, first come first served, accessible 24 hours and 7 days per week Use rates and terms of use apply and are set by SASD
Visit the Sacramento International Airport’s website for more information.
https://sacramento.aero/smf
Visit ChargePoint’s website for information about maps, ChargePoint access cards and more.
http://www.chargepoint.com
5. Are there specific signs to look for?
Yes, there are signs for EV chargers. In most places there are also directions to the chargers.
6. What are the hours?
- Downtown Sacramento:
- The Public Parking Garage and Employee Parking Garage chargers are available twenty-four hours per day and seven days per week. First come, first served. A valid access card for monthly parking is required to enter the Employee Parking Garage.
- The St. Joseph’s Parking Lot chargers are available twenty-four hours per day and seven days per week. First come, first served. A valid Juror Parking Permit is required Monday through Friday 6 am to 5 pm.
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Branch Center:
- Branch Center Road, including Conservation Road chargers are available from 6 am to 3 pm with a four hour charging limit. Select chargers are available to 6 pm.
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Sacramento Area Sewer District:
- Goethe Road chargers are available 24 hours per day and seven days per week. First come, first served.
7. Who can use the charger?
Anyone with a ChargePoint App or ChargePoint card who is allowed to park at the location.
8. Where do I get the Charge Point App or a ChargePoint card?
http://www.chargepoint.com/ for more information.
9. Do I need an appointment?
Currently use of the chargers is first-come, first-served. No appointment is needed.
10. When are your busiest times?
During normal business hours, when people are at work or doing business with the County.
11. How long can I use a charger?
Generally, there is a 4 hour parking limit for actively charging vehicles. Limits and restrictions are posted at each location.
12. Do I need to stay with the vehicle while it’s charging?
No, users with a ChargePoint account can:
- Elect to receive text or Email message when your vehicle is completely charged.
- Elect to receive text or Email messages if your charging session is interrupted for any reason such as a GFCI fault or disconnected cable.
- View fuel and greenhouse gas (GHG) savings of your vehicle.
- Track your vehicle’s charge history.
13. What if my car is damaged? Who is responsible?
Accident damage is the responsibility of the person causing the damage or the vehicle owner’s insurance company. The County is not responsible for situations or actions that are beyond the County’s control.
14. Who do I contact for assistance with charging my car?
We do not have staff to be able to respond “immediately” however Parking staff downtown may be available to report faulty chargers. Generally, problems should be reported to ChargePoint directly.
15. Can I “top off my charge”?
Yes. However please observe the limits and restrictions (if applicable) posted at the charging location.
16. How do I use it?
Download the ChargePoint App to your smartphone or activate the charger with a ChargePoint card. Additional information at is available at: http://www.chargepoint.com/
17. Is my usage monitored? By whom? For what purpose?
Yes. Usage may be monitored by ChargePoint according to the terms of use of the ChargePoint App. The County cannot monitor individuals or vehicles. The County can only see total electric power consumption of all stations combined or the greenhouse gas emissions offset though diversion of gasoline gallons to kilowatts consumed. Users can utilize the ChargePoint App to determine if a ChargePoint Station is occupied or available.
