Santa Clarita, Southern California

Gas Station EV Charger ROI in Santa Clarita

Tesla Supercharger host opportunities, grants, and revenue projections for gas stations in Santa Clarita, California.

Utility

SCE

Avg sessions/day

20-35

Monthly revenue

$10K-$22K

Ideal chargers

4-8

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Why gas stations in Santa Clarita are a strong EV charger investment

Santa Clarita is a north-LA-County gateway on the I-5 grapevine route. With roughly 40,000+ registered EVs in Los Angeles County and major demand drivers around Six Flags Magic Mountain and Westfield Valencia, EV charging sessions at gas stations here run 20-35 per day per Level 3 charger. That puts gross monthly revenue per typical gas station site in the $10K-$22K range.

Gas Station sites combine 20-30 minutes of dwell time with the EV-driving demographic Santa Clarita attracts. Local utility rates of about $0.27/kWh through SCE, paired with the property's future-proof your fuel revenue and convert charging dwell into c-store sales. make this combo one of the highest-ROI opportunities in Southern California.

Existing electrical, drainage, and zoning infrastructure speeds permitting

Charging dwell time of 20-30 min drives 2-4x higher c-store basket size

NEVI funding explicitly prioritizes existing fuel sites for corridor coverage

EV charger grants available in Santa Clarita

Santa Clarita gas stations can stack federal, state, utility, and air-district programs. Estimated grant coverage: up to 80% of installation cost for qualifying sites.

Federal 30C Tax Credit

Up to 30% of installation cost (up to $100K per charger) in eligible census tracts.

SCE Charge Ready Transport

Make-ready electrical infrastructure for commercial and fleet sites.

NEVI I-5 & CA-14 Corridor

Federal NEVI funding for DC fast charging along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors near Santa Clarita.

SCAQMD Incentives

Air-district rebates for commercial EV charger installations in the SCAQMD region.

CALeVIP Rebates

California Energy Commission rebates for Level 2 and DC fast chargers, varying by region.

LCFS Credits

Ongoing per-kWh revenue from California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard credit market.

Eligibility, award amounts, and program availability vary and may change without notice. Charge ROI helps you check which programs your specific site may qualify for — we do not guarantee any grant award.

Project revenue for a Santa Clarita gas station

Recommended setup for this property type: 4-8 Level 3 DC fast chargers (150kW+) replacing or supplementing pumps. Adjust the calculator to match your site.

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Number of Chargers8

Avg Sessions per Stall / Day20 cars

Price per kWh (to Driver)$0.48

Electricity Cost per kWh$0.22

Solar Installed

Annual Revenue

$981K

Gross charging revenue

Annual Profit

$327K

33% margin

Daily Energy

5.6K kWh

~160 sessions/day

Monthly Breakdown

Charging Revenue$82K

Electricity Cost-$37K

Tesla Network Fee ($0.10/kWh)-$17K

Monthly Net Profit$27K

Long-Term Projections

Includes 7% annual EV demand growth

Annual Net Profit (incl. LCFS)$327K

5-Year Net Profit$2.8M

10-Year Net Profit$11.6M

Project Scope & Pricing

Requires Tesla NDA for price.

Tesla restricts hardware and installation pricing under NDA. Request a sealed quote and financing terms via the Fast-Track assessment.

Revenue grows with EV adoption

EV charging demand is growing ~7% annually. Long-term projections compound this growth year over year as EV adoption accelerates.

Lending Options Available

Flexible financing and lending programs may be available to help with equipment and installation costs.

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Gas Station EV charger FAQs — Santa Clarita

What is the EV charger ROI for a gas station in Santa Clarita?

Gas Stations in Santa Clarita typically see 20-35 charging sessions per day per Level 3 charger, generating $10K-$22K in monthly gross revenue. With grants covering up to 80% of installation cost, payback periods are commonly 2-3 years. Actual results depend on site visibility, charger count, and utility costs (about $0.27/kWh via SCE).

How many EV chargers should a Santa Clarita gas station install?

Most gas stations benefit from 4-8 chargers. Recommended mix: 4-8 Level 3 DC fast chargers (150kW+) replacing or supplementing pumps. The optimum depends on parking capacity, electrical service, and expected dwell time at your site.

What EV charger grants can a gas station in Santa Clarita apply for?

Gas Stations in Santa Clarita can stack the federal 30C tax credit, SCE utility programs, SCAQMD air-district rebates, NEVI corridor funding for sites near I-5 or CA-14, CALeVIP, and ongoing LCFS credit revenue.

Is becoming a Tesla Supercharger host viable for a Santa Clarita gas station?

Yes. Tesla evaluates Supercharger host sites on visibility, parking capacity, electrical service, and proximity to demand. Santa Clarita gas stations near Six Flags Magic Mountain and Westfield Valencia typically score well on these criteria. Charge ROI helps fast-track the Tesla Supercharger host application and stack additional grants on top.

What does it cost to install 4 EV chargers at a Santa Clarita gas station?

Installation costs vary widely based on electrical service, trenching, and site conditions. Hardware plus install for DC fast chargers typically runs $80K-$150K per port. The federal 30C tax credit, SCE make-ready coverage, and CALeVIP rebates can reduce net out-of-pocket cost by 60-80% for qualifying Santa Clarita sites.