For generations, people have come to Yosemite National Park to recharge their mental and spiritual batteries. Now you can recharge your EV battery too!

There are electric vehicle charging stations at The Redwoods in Yosemite, in Yosemite Valley, and in all of the gateway communities on your way to the park. You might have to worry about running out of energy hiking up Chilnualna Falls Trail, but you will be able to find plenty of energy to keep your car on the road.

EV Charging Stations in Wawona

The Redwoods in Yosemite has two Level 2 chargers with J1772 plugs at our central office on Chilnualna Falls Road in Wawona.

If you want the ultimate in convenience, rent one of our cabins with a dedicated EV charging station. After a day of hiking and exploring, just return to your home and plug in to be ready for the next morning’s activities.

You’ll also find additional charging stations (J1772) in Wawona at the far end of the parking lot for the Wawona Store, close to the Yosemite History Center.

Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations in Yosemite Valley

NOTE: These EV charging stations are currently available at no charge courtesy of Yosemite Hospitality. There is also no idle fee for most chargers, so expect to find some spaces filled with fully-charged vehicles, especially if you arrive mid-day.

Yosemite Valley Welcome Center / Yosemite Village

  • 4 level-2 chargers
  • This bank of chargers is in the lot closest to the Welcome Center in Yosemite Village. The chargers are located on the street side of the lot.

The Ahwahnee

  • 6 level-2 Rivian chargers – J1772 (6kW/h)
  • You do not need to be a guest at The Ahwahnee to use these chargers, but you have to move your car when it is finished charging.

Yosemite Valley Lodge

  • 8 level 2 Rivian chargers – J1772
  • These chargers are located in two different locations in the Yosemite Valley Lodge parking area.
    • One bank of 4 is located in the parking lot across from the front desk check-in. They are in front of Alder Building
    • The other bank of 4 is in the somewhat larger lot immediately west of the first one (to the right if you’re facing away from the front desk building), in between Juniper and Laurel buildings.

Curry Village

  • 20 level 2 chargers – J1772
  • Located in the West Lot

Yosemite Falls Parking

  • 10 level 2 Rivian chargers – J1772
  • Yosemite Falls Parking is located just west of the two other Yosemite Valley Lodge parking lots, and the charging stations are near the entrance to the Yosemite Falls parking area on the left.

EV Charging Stations in Tuolumne Meadows

  • 2 level-2 chargers
  • Located in the parking area just west of the Tuolumne Meadows Store (the site of the former gas station).
  • The NPS site says that these are expected in 2024, but several users have reported being able to charge there as of late 2023.

Charging Stations Further Afield

Finally, there is a growing network of EV charging stations, including fast chargers, on the routes to Yosemite, so drivers can top up before entering the park.

So charge up that car and hit the road, knowing that you will be able to recharge in Yosemite National Park.