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EV charging in Desert Hot Springs, CA
Here is what NREL's public data shows about EV charging in Desert Hot Springs, CA. As of NREL AFDC data retrieved October 2026, Desert Hot Springs has 10 public charging stations with 40 Level 2 ports, all Level 2 (no DC fast charging on record).
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- 10Public stations
- 40Level 2 ports
- 0DC fast ports
- 0%Ports that are DC fast
⚡ 1 station lists free charging
Stations are operated across 5 networks: ChargePoint Network (6), Tesla Destination (1), FLO (1), LOOP (1), and 1 more.
Connectors on record: J1772 (Level 2) at 9 stations; NACS / Tesla at 1 station.
Of these stations, 1 list free charging and 1 are paid, per NREL's pricing field. Pricing is not recorded for the remaining 8. Always confirm current pricing with the network before you charge.
1 station carries a NACS / Tesla connector — relevant if you drive a Tesla or a newer EV that has switched to NACS.
How Desert Hot Springs compares
- 2.9 public stations per 10,000 residents — 57% of the California rate (5.1).
- 0 DC fast ports per 10,000 residents (California: 5).
Last verified: NREL confirmed 90% of Desert Hot Springs's stations in the 12 months before this snapshot, most recently in October 2026.
Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates (33,917 residents; California 39,431,263). Station counts use NREL's address city, which can extend past city limits, so rates are approximate.
Notable charging stations
The largest sites by port count, DC fast first. Desert Hot Springs has 10 public stations in all — see the map above.
| Station | Network | Charging | Confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|
| DHS Recreation Center 11750 Cholla Dr | EVOLV_CHARGING | 20 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | ⚠ unknown |
| Sandy Cove 17325 Johnson Rd | LOOP | 4 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | July 2026 |
| Azure Palm Hot Springs Resort & Day Spa Oasis 67589 Hacienda Avenue | FLO | 3 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| SCE DHSHS EAGLES 6 65850 Pierson Blvd | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| SCE DHSHS EAGLES 5 65850 Pierson Blvd | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| SCE DHSHS EAGLES 4 65850 Pierson Blvd | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| SCE DHSHS EAGLES 3 65850 Pierson Boulevard | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| SCE DHSHS EAGLES 2 65850 Pierson Boulevard | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| SCE DHSHS EAGLES 1 65850 Pierson Boulevard | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| THE SPRING Resort & Spa - Tesla Destination 12699 Reposo Wy | Tesla Destination | 1 Level 2 · NACS / Tesla | August 2026 |
⚠ 1 of Desert Hot Springs's 10 stations haven't been re-confirmed by NREL in over 18 months and may be out of service — confirm in the network's app. Spotted something out of date or missing? Report a correction.
What this means
Level 2 is the standard public and home charger (240V) — a few hours for a full charge, fine for shopping, work, or overnight. DC fast charging is the highway kind: 20–40 minutes to most of a charge, but not every station has it.
Connectors are the plug shape. J1772 is the universal Level 2 plug almost every non-Tesla EV uses. CCS and CHAdeMO are DC fast-charging plugs (CHAdeMO is older, mostly older Nissan Leafs). NACS is Tesla's plug, now the emerging US standard — many newer non-Teslas use it or an adapter.
This page summarizes NREL's own station records and is not a live availability map — a charger listed here can still be busy, broken, or behind a gate. Check the network's app before you rely on a specific plug.
Charging at home in Desert Hot Springs?
Most EV owners do the bulk of their charging overnight at home on a Level 2 charger. See our home EV charger buying guide for what to look for and how to match a charger to your car's connector.
EV charging near Desert Hot Springs
Source: U.S. DOE / NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) Station Locator, retrieved October 2026. Public stations only.