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Using electric vehicles (EV) have the potential to greatly decrease local greenhouse gas emissions, particulate matter, and other harmful pollutants resulting from gasoline vehicles. Switching to an electric vehicle has the potential to benefit air quality and save money from reduced fuel costs.

EV Charging on Campus

CSUDH currently has 10 EV charging stations available to Toros as follows:

• 6 stations in the northwest corner of Lot 3
• 2 stations on the southwest corner of Lot 2
• 1 station in the Physical Plant parking lot
• 1 station in the Housing P3 parking lot

EV parking spaces must be vacated after three hours, and requires a valid CSUDH parking permit to park there.聽

Upcoming EV Charging Upgrades:

200 more EV stations are under construction in Lot 3 as of spring 2026 (project to complete construction in early June 2026), and many more stations are planned for the campus as part of upcoming capital improvement projects over the next five years.聽聽

Effective Summer 2026 (Upon Lot 3 EV Project Completion):

• EV charging for campus users will be available for a flat hourly rate of $0.35/kWh delivered. (Payment and customer service administered through Chargie, and CSUDH e-mail address must be used in Chargie account creation/log-in to be charged the preferred rate).
  • For each paid session, Chargie also applies a per session fee equal to 3% of the session total, plus $0.99.聽
• For non-campus users (users not using a CSUDH e-mail address), EV charging will be charged at a flat hourly rate of $0.45/kWh.
  • For each paid session, Chargie also applies a per session fee equal to 3% of the session total, plus $0.99.聽
• Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) or Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle (PHEV) will no longer be eligible for Rideshare Program benefits through Parking, but will also not require any registration beyond a valid campus parking permit to use CSUDH EV charging spaces.
• If in an "EV Charging Only" space cars may be left charging for a maximum of 4 hours before the car of subject must be moved to a non-EV charging parking spot.聽 If EV charging is available (Lot 3) in a regular space (not labeled "EV Charging Only") then no time limit beyond parking permit requirements is enforced.聽 Cars may be plugged in or not plugged in for any duration, and only the $0.35 (campus e-mail) or $0.45 (non-campus e-mail)/delivered kWh charge + Chargie transaction fees (per-session fee equal to 3% of session total plus $0.99) will be applied when plugged in.聽
• All cars parked in an "EV Charging Only" spot must be actively plugged in to avoid citation.

Pay for your charge on the Chargie app and use your @csudh.edu or @toromail.csudh.edu address to receive the campus-preferred rate of $0.35/kWh.

EV Charging Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

• Why are so many charging stations being built in Lot 3?

Lot 3 was selected because it is near a high-capacity electrical connection from Southern California Edison (SCE), which is required to support a large number of EV chargers. Most areas within campus do not have sufficient electrical capacity for this scale of infrastructure.

Additionally, many of the other possible parking lots were already designated for future construction projects. As a result, Lot 3 was the only location that met both the technical requirements and eligibility criteria for SCE鈥檚 program, which is funding the majority of this project.

• What鈥檚 happening to the EV stations in the other lots? Are there more coming?

The 10 existing chargers across campus will be upgraded with Chargie units or removed by the end of the project to match the new stations in Lot 3.

This ensures a consistent user experience, pricing, and policies across campus. Additional EV chargers may be added in other lots as part of future campus projects.

• Will this reduce parking for non-EV drivers in Lot 3?

No. While the project adds a large number of EV-enabled spaces, only a small portion (primarily the second-most western row) will be designated as EV-only with time limits.

Most spaces will remain general parking that also offer EV charging. This means:

-Gas vehicles can still park in these spaces

-EV drivers can choose to charge, but it is not required

Think of these as regular parking spaces with optional charging available.

• How much did this EV charging project cost the campus?

This project was completed at no cost to campus stateside funds.聽 The infrastructure and most equipment costs were covered by Southern California Edison鈥檚 program.聽 Any remaining costs were paid using external energy rebate funds鈥攏ot tuition or state funds.

• I already have a Chargie account. How do I access the preferred/cheaper campus rate?

To access the discounted campus rate, you鈥檒l need to create a new Chargie account using your CSUDH email address.

If you have an existing balance, you can contact Chargie customer support to transfer your funds to the new account.聽

• Why is the campus charging for EV charging? Is it making money?

CSU policy requires that cost for utilities like electricity be recovered (), and providing free charging at this scale would not be financially sustainable or responsible.

The pricing is designed to strike a balance and:

• Cover the cost of electricity

• Offset transaction fees

• Build a small reserve for maintenance, replacement, repairs, and vandalism

The campus is not using EV charging as a profit-generating program. Any funds collected are reinvested into maintaining the system and supporting clean transportation/greenhouse gas-reducing initiatives.

• Why not charge higher rates and generate more revenue?

Rates are intentionally set to balance affordability for the CSUDH community and our visitors with cost recovery.聽 Setting excessive profit-driven rates would place an unnecessary burden on our students, employees, and visitors which would conflict with the goal of offering accessible, clean, lower-carbon transportation options on campus.聽

It is also critical that any revenue generated continues to support the charging system itself. EV infrastructure has ongoing and often unpredictable costs: equipment failures, costly damage from vandalism or accidents, software, state/county inspections, repairs, and long-term replacement. Keeping funds dedicated to the system ensures it can be reliably maintained without creating future budget shortfalls or shifting costs back onto the broader campus community.

Any funds collected beyond what is needed to operate and maintain the system are reinvested into expanding and advancing clean transportation and emissions-reduction efforts. This approach ensures every dollar directly improves campus services鈥攌eeping charging reliable, preventing future cost burdens, and advancing practical progress toward CSUDH鈥檚 carbon neutrality goals.

• Can visitors charge their vehicles on campus?

Yes.聽 Visitors are welcome to use the charging stations.聽聽 However, standard parking rules still apply (including the need for a valid parking permit at all times), and visitors will pay a slightly higher鈥攂ut still competitive鈥攔ate than campus-affiliated users.

• When will these new stations be available to use?

We expect the new system to go live during the 2026 summer break.聽聽

• Who should I reach out to if I have more questions?

You may contact sustainability@csudh.edu who will be able to address it directly and/or route it to the appropriate campus partner to address your inquiry.聽聽