Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

CSUEB has 50 Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) charging spaces on the Hayward campus and 6 Level 2 spaces on the Concord center.

These EV charging stations are located in the following parking lots: A, D, G, J, K and L. Please view the campus map [PDF] for specific information regarding EV Charger locations on the Hayward campus. The Concord center EV charging stations are located by the main campus entrance close to the Faculty/Staff parking lot. A valid parking permit is required at all times when charging an electric vehicle on the CSUEB Hayward campus only.

Do I need to pay to charge my EV?

Yes on November 1, 2019, Cal State East Bay began charging for use of all Electric Vehicle Charging ports located on the Hayward and Concord locations. The charge is necessary to cover costs to the University associated with electricity, maintenance and equipment damage. To use ChargePoint EV charging stations, users must first sign up for a ChargePoint account online at www.chargepoint.com or call 1-888-758-4389 for driver support.

CSUEB Faculty, Staff and Students will receive a discounted rate.*

The charging rates are as follows:
Community Members (Non-CSUEB): $0.40 kWh
CSUEB Affiliate (Faculty, Staff, Students & Auxiliary Employees): $0.32 kWh*

*See Step 3 below. All University faculty, staff & students must enter a valid University email address along with a unique University code that we will provide. Our office will receive a notification to verify that the user is associated with the University. Once approved and we will contact you and the lower $0.32/kWH rate will be charged anytime the Chargepoint card associated is used to charge a vehicle on campus. Those that do not go through that step, will be charged at the community member rate of $0.40/kWh.

Do I need to charge my vehicle if I am parked in an EV space?

Yes, vehicles parked in these spaces MUST be charging.

There are reserved "EV Waiting" spaces that can be used before charging if all EV charging spaces are full, they are located in Lot G (6 spaces) and Lot A (5 spaces).
A valid university parking permit is required during hours of enforcement in these spaces at the Hayward Campus only.
After charging is complete, please move your vehicle to a regular parking space or you may be subject to citation.

How long can I charge? Does the rate change?

You can charge as long as needed. As of March 1, 2025, the policy changed if charging more than 4 hours.

Past policy: You were required to move the vehicle or be subjected to a $49 citation.
Current policy: Starting March 1, 2025, you will not be required to move if still charging but the rate will double if you continue to charge.

After charging is complete, please move your vehicle to a regular parking space or you may be subject to citation.

CSUEB Affiliate rates: Charging between 1-4 hours $0.32 /kWh, charging more than 4 hours $0.64 /kWh

Community Member rates: Charging between 1-4 hours $0.40 /kWh, charging more than 4 hours $0.80 /kWh

STEP 1: REVIEW EV CHARGING FEES

University Students, Faculty, Staff and Auxiliary Employees ($0.32/kWh)

Currently enrolled university students, faculty active on payroll, university staff and auxiliary employees are eligible for EV charging at the reduced rate of $0.32 per kWh with the CSUEB Connection (see Step 3).

Community Members, Guests and Visitors ($0.40 per kWh)

Community members, campus guests and visitors may charge their electric vehicles at the guest rate of $0.40 per kWh in addition to the required CSUEB parking fees. Please visit the Parking Permit page for the most current parking prices. This EV charging rate will apply to all other users not mentioned above including but not limited to Vendor, Volunteer, Emeriti, Chancellor's Office, other CSU employees, etc.

STEP 2: CREATE A CHARGEPOINT ACCOUNT

To use ChargePoint EV charging stations, users must first sign up for a ChargePoint account or call ChargePoint Customer Service at 888.758.4389. If you already have a ChargePoint account, please skip to Step 3.

Creating a ChargePoint account

a. Please visit www.chargepoint.com and Sign-up (Chrome or Firefox browsers only).

b. Download the ChargePoint App or request a ChargePoint card that can be mailed to the address provided during registration.

STEP 3: REGISTER FOR YOUR CSUEB CONNECTION

Please complete the following steps to establish a connection with CSUEB using the CSUEB Connection Code. This step only applies to university staff, faculty active on payroll, currently enrolled students, and auxiliary employees. All other individuals, please skip to Step 4.

STEP 4: HOW TO START YOUR CHARGING SESSION

Use the following steps to charge your vehicle at the ChargePoint charging stations on campus.

1. At the charging station

a. Tap to charge. With the ChargePoint app installed, open the app and hold your phone over the reader symbol on the station. Your payment will be received via credit card or Android/Apple Pay.

• iPhone: In the ChargePoint app, go to Menu, select Account and then Manage Cards. Pick "set it up,” add your ChargePoint pass to Apple Wallet and tap your phone on the station to charge.

• Android: Enable NFC, turn your phone screen on and tap your phone on the station to charge.

• Note: To use tap to charge, you’ll need iPhone SE, 6, 6 Plus, 6S, 6S Plus, 7 and 7 Plus running iOS 10 or newer, Apple Watch Series 2, Series 1 and 1st generation or Android 4.4 or later with NFC.

b. Use the ChargePoint card. Tap your activated ChargePoint card on the card reader symbol on the station.

c. Contact ChargePoint Customer Service. Call 888.758.4389 to start a charging session over the phone.

2. Begin charging session

a. The charging port will be released.

b. Plug the port into your vehicle to begin charging.

c. The ChargePoint App can now provide you with updates about your vehicle's charging status and notifications when your vehicle is fully charged.

3. End charging session

a. Disengage the port from your vehicle and place it back on the ChargePoint station to end your session

Want to see how to use the ChargePoint stations? Watch the ChargePoint video

You can also check out the ChargePoint FAQ

Parking policies are reviewed on a regular basis and are subject to change based on program needs. Tampering or removing a charger from another vehicle while in use is prohibited per CVC 10852 and CVC 21113(a).

For questions regarding your account, please call the ChargePoint Customer Service line at 888.758.4389. For questions regarding parking procedures and rates, please contact CSUEB Parking and Alternative Transportation Department at 510.885.3790 during normal business hours.

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Do I need to pay to charge my EV?

Do I need to charge my vehicle if I am parked in an EV space?

How long can I charge? Does the rate change?

STEP 1: REVIEW EV CHARGING FEES

STEP 2: CREATE A CHARGEPOINT ACCOUNT

STEP 3: REGISTER FOR YOUR CSUEB CONNECTION

STEP 4: HOW TO START YOUR CHARGING SESSION

Additional Resources

Campus

Legal

Tools