Level 2 icons on apps, but nothing live in SBD’s lot
San Bernardino International (SBD) doesn’t list any working EV chargers in its main parking areas, and PlugShare maps show no public Level 2 or DC fast chargers pinned inside the terminal parking footprint. That means the “EV Chargers” option here effectively functions as standard parking for electric cars, with no on-site power to add range while you’re away.
The airport’s passenger terminal sits off East Mill Street, and the primary lots serving Terminals D and I are walkable within a few minutes from most marked spaces. Still, EV drivers heading to SBD typically plan their charging around city sites along I-10 or downtown San Bernardino, then treat the airport like a charge‑free zone for the duration of the trip.
Local Inland Empire EV owners on Reddit mention topping up to 80–90% at DC fast chargers near San Bernardino, often at sites just off I-10, before leaving the car in the airport lot for several days. One common pattern: arrive in town, hit a 150 kW or similar fast charger, then head straight to SBD and park, skipping any attempt to hunt for plugs near the terminal.
The standing complaint from regional EV drivers is simple: “small airports like SBD still don’t bother with chargers,” so they build extra buffer into their state of charge instead. With no reliable kW numbers or port counts published for on-airport chargers, you should assume zero usable stalls next to Terminals D and I when planning your outbound and return legs.
Tip: Treat SBD parking as plug-less: arrive with enough range to cover your entire trip plus a drive to the nearest DC fast charger on your return, typically along I‑10 or in downtown San Bernardino.