Electric Vehicles

Charging Your EV on Campus

ChargePoint and DirtRoad electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are located throughout the campus, and they are available to students, faculty, staff, and visitors. 


Valid SDSU parking permits are required at all times. Vehicles parked in spaces with a posted time restriction may not exceed the limit and are subject to citation.

Did you know? EV charging at SDSU uses 100% renewable electricity through our partner, Carbon Solutions Group.

Level 2 Charging (6 hours maximum)

  • Parking 1 - Faculty/Staff permit required 
  • P2A - Faculty/Staff permit required
  • Parking 2C
  • Parking 3 
  • Parking 7
  • Parking 8* - ADA placard/plate required
  • Student Services Garage* - ADA placard/plate or SP 100 reserved permit required
  • Parking 12 - Faculty/Staff permit required on Level 1. Student permits authorized on  Level 8.
  • Parking 14 - Faculty/Staff permit required
  • South Campus Plaza (2nd Floor) - Validation, subscription or hourly permits required

DC Fast Charging (Level 3) (2 hours maximum)

  • South Campus Plaza (1st Floor) - Validation, subscription or hourly permits required
  • Parking 2A - Faculty/Staff & Student permits are valid at the fast charger. 
  • Mission Valley River Park Road

*ADA - Charging stations located in ADA parking spaces require a California Disabled Person Parking Placard or plate.

For damaged or malfunctioning chargers, send pictures to [email protected] and [email protected] with details about the issue and location. Individual vehicle and/or account issues cannot be resolved by Transportation Services.

  • For questions regarding ChargePoint charges/account, please call the ChargePoint Customer Service line at 888-758-4389.
  • For questions regarding DirtRoad charges/account, please contact DirtRoad Customer Service line at [email protected] or 888-401-3738.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Download and install the DirtRoad app on your mobile device through the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. Or visit dirtroadev.com to download the app.

2. Set up an account on the DirtRoad app - you will receive an email confirmation to validate your account.

3. Add your credit card to pay for charging under “payments.”

4. Add your vehicle information to the app.

1. Download and install the ChargePoint app on your mobile device through the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. Or visit chargepoint.com to download the app.

2. Set up an account on the ChargePoint app - you will receive an email confirmation to validate your account.

3. Add your credit card to pay for charging under “payments.”

4. Add your vehicle information to the app.

Check SDG&E's page for the most up to date information about incentives: https://www.sdge.com/residential/electric-vehicles/ev-incentives. 

DirtRoad Charger - Install the DirtRoad App to start a charge. Users must create a login and enter in a payment method prior to starting a charge.

ChargePoint Charger - Install the ChargePoint App. Then select "Start Charge" and proceed to follow the instructions provided on the mobile app. 

Enter a credit card under the "payments" tab on the app or website.

Users can view their charging history by pressing "Account" on the bar at the bottom of the app.

Charge must be stopped before disconnecting the cord from the vehicle. Please look at the charger screen to verify charge has stopped. This can take 10 to 30 seconds.

Chargers are available 24/7. You can see if a charger is currently available by checking the status on the map in the DirtRoad App.

The price to charge is $0.37 per kilowatt hour. Prices are subject to change.

First ensure that you have stopped the charging session either from your vehicle or from the screen on the charger. It can take up to 30 seconds for the system to stop the charge. Most vehicles need to be unlocked before the connector will disengage. If you are still unable to disconnect, please lock and unlock your car up to 3 times. This will automatically unlock the dispenser from most cars.

Do not force the charger out of the vehicle. For customer support between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. PT, call 888-401-3738.

If you continue to experience issues, you may need to consult your vehicle’s owner manual.