UNLV is committed to supporting sustainable transportation and is proud to offer electric vehicle (EV) charging stations for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. EV charging is a paid service. Fees vary depending on your permit selection and the time of day.

Permit holders who utilize UNLV charging stations during weekday hours (Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.) have the option of purchasing an EV endorsement as an add-on to their regular parking permit or paying a per-hour charging rate through PayByPhone, our mobile payment provider, during enforcement hours. EV charging on campus after-hours and on weekends incurs a per kWh fee for everyone, even those with an EV endorsement through the ChargePoint app.

EV Endorsement

  • Cost: $15 / per month ($180 annually)
  • Valid Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. 
  • Must be purchased in addition to an annual or semester permit
  • Includes up to four hours of charging per day
  • Is available to faculty and staff through payroll deduction

Pay Per Use

If you choose not to purchase the EV Endorsement:

  • Cost: $2 / hour
  • Available Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
  • Payment is made through the PayByPhone app

After-Hours and Weekend Charging

  • Hours: Monday – Friday, 7 p.m. – 7 a.m. and all day Saturday & Sunday
  • Cost: $.25 per kWh
    • This applies to all users, even those with an EV endorsement
  • Payment is made through the ChargePoint app

Charging Station Locations

There are currently 24 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations that provide 48 charging spaces in thirteen parking lots on campus. They are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on a first-come, first-served basis.

Charging Station Type

All charging stations are Level 2 charging stations that:

  • Support a 240V circuit and Level 2 electric vehicle supply equipment
  • Deliver approximately 20 miles of range per hour of charging

Please Note: Charging times depend on battery type, depletion level, and capacity. Charging electric vehicles takes longer than charging plug-in hybrid vehicles because electric vehicles typically have more battery capacity.

Using a UNLV Electric Vehicle Charger

Create a ChargePoint Account

  • All charging stations are connected to the ChargePoint network.
  • If you plan to charge on campus, you are required to create a ChargePoint account.
    • As a member you can download the ChargePoint app (available on Android and iOS) to start and stop charging sessions remotely, or you can use the RFID card provided to you by ChargePoint.
  • To register for a ChargePoint membership, go to the ChargePoint Network website and click on the Connections tab.

Start your charging session

  • You can start your charging session immediately after you activate your membership.
  • First time users can call the 888 number on the station to start the session remotely.
Important note:

ChargePoint places a $25 preauthorization hold on the credit card associated with your account for each charging session. This hold is released after the session ends. If you are a current EV Endorsement holder and would like to be exempt from these holds, contact Parking and Transportation Services for information about creating a driver connection profile in the ChargePoint app.