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Small business EV charging in Long Beach, CA

Short answer: Commercial Level 2 installation runs about $600–$12,700 per unit (average about $3,000) plus the charger, per a 2015 U.S. DOE report (national, not Long Beach-specific). Southern California Edison: SCE Charge Ready (business): no longer accepting applications; SCE says the application portal closed June 30, 2026. No other commercial rebate found for Long Beach: data pending.

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Commercial install cost (national)

Level 2 installation for non-residential sites: ballpark $600–$12,700 per unit (average about $3,000), not including the charger itself; Level 2 charger units cost $400–$6,500 per single port. DC fast charger installation: $4,000–$51,000.

These are national figures from a 2015 U.S. DOE report; they are old, and no city-specific commercial figure was found. DOE's current AFDC page says public and workplace Level 2 installs average around $2,500 per connector. Sources: U.S. DOE – Costs Associated With Non-Residential Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (2015, PDF); U.S. DOE AFDC – Procurement and Installation for EV Charging Infrastructure (accessed 2026-10-25).

Southern California Edison commercial rebates

SCE Charge Ready (business): no longer accepting applications; SCE says the application portal closed June 30, 2026. No other commercial rebate found for Long Beach: data pending.

Source: SCE – Charge Ready Program (accessed 2026-10-25).

Long Beach commercial permit

Commercial EV permit fee: data pending. Commercial jobs are usually priced by valuation or plan review, and we haven't sourced a Long Beach commercial line item. For reference, the residential/general fee we sourced: Express electrical permit for EV charging station: $193.32 including all applicable surcharges and filing fees; covers up to 3 installations (e.g. two EVSEs and a panel upgrade). Source: City of Long Beach – EV charging stations (official).

How much does a commercial EV charger cost to install in Long Beach?

No Long Beach-specific figure found. Nationally, U.S. DOE (2015) puts non-residential Level 2 installation at $600–$12,700 per unit (about $3,000 average), excluding the charger.

Are there business EV charger rebates in Long Beach?

SCE Charge Ready (business): no longer accepting applications; SCE says the application portal closed June 30, 2026. No other commercial rebate found for Long Beach: data pending.

What permit does a Long Beach business need for an EV charger?

An electrical permit from the city is typical; the commercial fee is data pending on this site. Check with the Long Beach building department.

Last updated: Oct 25, 2026. Methodology