Public Electric Vehicle Charging in Sausalito

The City of Sausalito provides 14 public Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations at three locations:

  • City Hall: Four charging stations
  • Dunphy Park: Six charging stations
  • Municipal Parking Lot 2: Four charging stations

The chargers can accommodate Tesla and compatible non-Tesla electric vehicles. Connector compatibility and charging speed may vary by vehicle. Follow the instructions displayed at the charging station before beginning your session.

Charging fees apply at all locations. Review the rate displayed in the charging interface before starting because charging rates are subject to change.

Important: Lot 2 Requires Two Separate Payments

Electric vehicle drivers using a charging space in Municipal Parking Lot 2 must pay both the parking fee and the EV charging fee during the lot’s paid operating hours.

These are two separate transactions:

  1. Pay the parking fee through a parking pay station, ParkMobile, or Text.
  2. Pay the EV charging fee by following the payment instructions provided at the charging station.

Paying for EV charging does not include or replace the Lot 2 parking fee. Paying the Lot 2 parking fee does not include or replace the EV charging fee.

A vehicle may be cited for unpaid parking even when the driver has paid for an active charging session. Likewise, payment of the parking fee does not authorize use of an EV-designated space unless the vehicle is connected and actively charging.

General EV Charging Rules

  • EV-designated spaces are reserved for electric vehicles that are connected and actively charging.
  • Start the charging session immediately after parking.
  • Move the vehicle promptly when charging is complete or when the posted time limit expires, whichever occurs first.
  • Payment for charging does not extend the posted parking time limit.
  • An electric vehicle that is not connected and actively charging may not occupy an EV charging-only space.
  • Non-electric vehicles may not park in EV charging-only spaces.
  • Always follow the posted signs and instructions at each location.

Vehicles parked in violation of the posted EV charging restrictions may be cited and/or towed.

City Hall Charging Stations

Location: City Hall parking lot, building side
Address: 420 Litho Street, Sausalito, CA 94965
Number of chargers: Four Level 2 charging stations

The City Hall chargers are Tesla-branded but are capable of charging compatible Tesla and non-Tesla electric vehicles.

  • A charging fee is required.
  • Follow the instructions at the charging station to connect the vehicle and begin payment.
  • The amount of range added will depend on the vehicle, battery, and charging conditions.
  • The vehicle must remain connected and actively charging while occupying the space.
  • Move the vehicle promptly when charging is complete.

Dunphy Park Charging Stations

Location: Dunphy Park parking area
Address: Bridgeway at Napa Street, Sausalito, CA 94965
Number of chargers: Six Level 2 charging stations

The Dunphy Park charging stations are equipped to accommodate compatible Tesla and non-Tesla electric vehicles.

  • A charging fee is required.
  • Follow the instructions at the charging station to connect the vehicle and begin payment.
  • The amount of range added will depend on the vehicle, battery, and charging conditions.
  • The vehicle must remain connected and actively charging while occupying the space.
  • Move the vehicle promptly when charging is complete.

Municipal Parking Lot 2 Charging Stations

Location: Municipal Parking Lot 2
Address: 50–98 Humboldt Avenue, Sausalito, CA 94965
Number of chargers: Four Level 2 charging stations
ParkMobile Zone: 922

Municipal Parking Lot 2 is a paid, prepaid parking facility. Parking payment is required from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily, unless otherwise posted.

Drivers using an EV charging space in Lot 2 must complete the following steps:

  1. Park entirely within a designated EV charging space.
  2. Remember the numbered parking space.
  3. Connect the vehicle and start a paid charging session by following the instructions at the charger.
  4. Pay the separate Lot 2 parking fee using one of the following methods:
    • Parking pay station
    • ParkMobile Zone 922
    • Text
  5. Confirm that both transactions were successfully completed.
  6. Return and move the vehicle when charging is complete or when the four-hour time limit expires, whichever occurs first.

Lot 2 Payment Reminder

  • EV charging payment covers electricity only.
  • Parking payment covers use of the numbered parking space only.
  • Both payments are required during the lot’s paid operating hours.
  • Parking rates may vary by season, demand, or special event.
  • A parking permit, discount, or Resident Parking Benefit applies only to the parking portion of the transaction and does not pay for electricity.
  • Vehicles displaying a valid disabled-person placard or qualifying license plate remain responsible for the EV charging fee and must comply with the active-charging requirement and posted time limit.

Visit the Public Parking Lots page for current Lot 2 parking rates and additional payment information.

Charging Rates and Payment

Charging rates are displayed before a charging session begins and are subject to change.

Before confirming a session:

  • Review the displayed price per kilowatt-hour.
  • Confirm that the correct charger has been selected.
  • Make sure the vehicle has begun charging.
  • Retain the electronic payment confirmation when available.
  • Contact the charging provider using the support information displayed on the charger if a charging session does not begin or a billing problem occurs.

Disabled-Person Placards and Plates

A disabled-person placard or qualifying license plate does not authorize a vehicle to occupy an EV charging-only space unless the vehicle is eligible, connected, and actively charging.

Disabled-parking privileges do not provide an exemption from:

  • EV charging fees
  • The active-charging requirement
  • Requirements to move the vehicle when charging is complete
  • Any other posted safety or parking restriction

At Municipal Parking Lot 2, applicable disabled-parking privileges may affect the separate parking fee, but the EV charging fee remains required.

Report a Problem or Request Assistance

For problems involving the charging equipment or charging transaction, use the customer-support telephone number or instructions displayed on the charging station.

For questions regarding parking payment, parking regulations, or a parking citation, contact the Sausalito Parking Authority:

Phone: (415) 289-4116
Email: parking@sausalito.gov

When reporting a problem, provide the charging location, charger number, numbered parking space if applicable, date and time, vehicle license plate, and a brief description of the issue.

VIEW INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CHARGING STATIONS AT CITY HALL