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EV charging map of Costa Rica

287 chargers across Costa Rica, 128 of them fast (DC): plugs, speed, status, price and how to pay. Pick your car's plug and see only the chargers that fit — free, in English and Spanish.

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Your car's port → what fits in Costa Rica

What you will actually find at stations and outlets in Costa Rica, and which cars each one fits. Pick your car's port to see what works for it.

  • J1772AC · most slow chargersDirect: CCS1, J1772 + CHAdeMO · Adapter: GB/T, CCS2, NACS (Tesla)
  • Wall outlet110/220 V · home, hotel, B&BDirect: CCS1, J1772 + CHAdeMO, GB/T, CCS2, NACS (Tesla)
  • Type 2AC · rare wallboxesDirect: CCS2 · Adapter: CCS1, J1772 + CHAdeMO, GB/T, NACS (Tesla)
  • CCS1DC · the main ICE fast networkDirect: CCS1 · Adapter: GB/T, CCS2, NACS (Tesla)
  • GB/T DCDC · some ICE stationsDirect: GB/T · Adapter: CCS1, CCS2
  • CHAdeMODC · almost all ICE stationsDirect: J1772 + CHAdeMO
  • CCS2DC · a handful of pointsDirect: CCS2 · Adapter: CCS1, GB/T

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Chargers by region

Arenal & La Fortuna 38

Guanacaste 15

Nicoya Peninsula 10

Central Pacific 18

Jacó & Herradura 13

Monteverde 2

Caribbean Coast 5

Osa Peninsula 12

San José & Central Valley 83

Other areas 91

More than an EV map

Pura Vida Pass is a travel app for Costa Rica. While your car charges, find things to do nearby: tours, events, secret spots, beaches, local sodas and ready-made day trips — with a guide that answers in English and Spanish.

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Frequently asked questions

Which EV plugs are used in Costa Rica?

Slow (AC) chargers mostly use J1772, also called Type 1. Fast (DC) chargers of ICE and CNFL use CCS1, CHAdeMO and GB/T DC. Type 2 and CCS2 are rare.

Can I charge a car with a CCS2 port in Costa Rica?

Yes, on AC: with a J1772 → Type 2 adapter at most slow chargers, directly at the rare Type 2 wallboxes, or from a wall outlet with the car's portable charger. DC fast charging needs a CCS1 → CCS2 adapter, which the networks don't officially support — ICE warns that unauthorized adapters can damage the station and the car.

Will a car from the US charge in Costa Rica?

Yes. Costa Rica's network follows the US standard: J1772 for slow charging and CCS1 for fast charging work directly. A Tesla from the US uses its J1772 and CCS1 adapters, and a Nissan Leaf charges fast on CHAdeMO, which almost every ICE fast charger has.

What about cars imported from China?

Cars built for the Chinese market (GB/T) charge fast on the GB/T DC connector that many ICE stations have, and on AC with a common J1772 → GB/T adapter. Chinese brands sold in Costa Rica in export versions often have CCS2 instead — see the CCS2 answer above.

How much does EV charging cost in Costa Rica?

ICE's 21 kW semi-fast AC stations charge about ₡99.70 per kWh plus VAT. Private fast chargers set their own prices, often per minute, and many hotel and restaurant chargers are free for customers. Each charger page shows the price we know.

Is there a map of EV chargers in Costa Rica?

Yes — the Pura Vida Pass EV map shows 287 chargers across Costa Rica with plugs, speed, status, price and how to pay, and filters by your car's plug. It is free, in English and Spanish.