Automotive
San Francisco launches citywide program for curbside electric vehicle charging
Residents can suggest public charging locations as the city aims for 100 stations by 2030.
The short version
- San Francisco initiated a citywide program enabling residents to nominate locations for curbside electric vehicle chargers via a new interactive map.
- The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency is accepting permit applications from charging operators to build the network.
- The effort targets apartment and condo dwellers who lack access to private garages or driveways.
- The city aims to install 100 curbside charging stations by 2030 following a pilot program started in 2025.
Key facts
- The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) opened permit applications for commercial electric vehicle charging operators.[Electrek]
- Residents can submit site recommendations for curbside chargers through the newly launched ChargeUp SF map.[Electrek]
- San Francisco established a goal to deploy 100 curbside charging stations citywide by 2030.[Electrek]
- Charging operators must secure an overall operator permit as well as individual permits for each proposed installation site.[Electrek]
- The program builds on an April 2025 pilot that tested two curbside chargers at 55 Fillmore Street with participating companies Voltpost, Urban EV, and it's electric.[Electrek]
What remains uncertain
- The exact timeline for full rollout depends on how quickly operators qualify, complete neighborhood outreach, secure utility connections, and receive individual site approvals.[Electrek]