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EV charging in Seaside, CA
Here is what NREL's public data shows about EV charging in Seaside, CA. As of NREL AFDC data retrieved October 2026, Seaside has 10 public charging stations with 23 Level 2 ports, including 18 DC fast-charging ports for quick top-ups.
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- 10Public stations
- 23Level 2 ports
- 18DC fast ports
- 44%Ports that are DC fast
Stations are operated across 3 networks: ChargePoint Network (7), Tesla (2), EVOLV_CHARGING (1).
Connectors on record: J1772 (Level 2) at 8 stations; NACS / Tesla at 2 stations; CCS (J1772 Combo) at 1 station.
Of these stations, 1 are paid, per NREL's pricing field. Pricing is not recorded for the remaining 9. Always confirm current pricing with the network before you charge.
2 stations carry a NACS / Tesla connector — relevant if you drive a Tesla or a newer EV that has switched to NACS.
How Seaside compares
- 3.2 public stations per 10,000 residents — 63% of the California rate (5.1).
- 5.7 DC fast ports per 10,000 residents — 1.1× the California rate (5).
Who runs Seaside's DC fast charging
| Network | DC fast ports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla | 14 | 78% |
| EVOLV_CHARGING | 4 | 22% |
Last verified: NREL confirmed 90% of Seaside's stations in the 12 months before this snapshot, most recently in October 2026.
Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates (31,524 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. Seaside has 10 public stations in all — see the map above.
| Station | Network | Charging | Confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaside, CA - Fremont Boulevard - Tesla Supercharger 1523 Fremont Blvd | Tesla | DC fast 8 DC fast · NACS / Tesla | June 2026 |
| Seaside, CA - Tesla Supercharger 1901 Del Monte Boulevard | Tesla | DC fast 6 DC fast · NACS / Tesla | June 2026 |
| Sand Castle Inn 1011 La Salle Ave | EVOLV_CHARGING | DC fast 4 DC fast + 9 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2), CCS (J1772 Combo) | ⚠ unknown |
| CSUMB AVC & SC STATION 3 7th Ave / A St | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| HMCS STATION 1 208 Roberts Ave | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| CITY_OF_SEASIDE SEASIDELIBRARY2 590 Harcourt Ave | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| CITY_OF_SEASIDE SEASIDELIBRARY1 550 Harcourt Ave | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| CSUMB AVC & SC STATION 1 7th Ave / A St | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| CSUMB AVC & SC STATION 2 7th Ave / A St | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| HMCS STATION 2 208 Roberts Ave | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
⚠ 1 of Seaside'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 Seaside?
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 Seaside
Source: U.S. DOE / NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) Station Locator, retrieved October 2026. Public stations only.