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EV charging in Solvang, CA
Here is what NREL's public data shows about EV charging in Solvang, CA. As of NREL AFDC data retrieved October 2026, Solvang has 11 public charging stations with 25 Level 2 ports, including 5 DC fast-charging ports for quick top-ups.
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- 11Public stations
- 25Level 2 ports
- 5DC fast ports
- 17%Ports that are DC fast
⚡ 4 stations list free charging
Stations are operated across 6 networks: Tesla Destination (3), ChargePoint Network (3), TURNONGREEN (2), Non-networked (1), and 2 more.
Connectors on record: J1772 (Level 2) at 8 stations; NACS / Tesla at 3 stations; CCS (J1772 Combo) at 2 stations; CHAdeMO at 1 station.
Of these stations, 4 list free charging, per NREL's pricing field. Pricing is not recorded for the remaining 7. Always confirm current pricing with the network before you charge.
3 stations carry a NACS / Tesla connector — relevant if you drive a Tesla or a newer EV that has switched to NACS.
How Solvang compares
- 18.4 public stations per 10,000 residents — 3.6× the California rate (5.1).
- 8.4 DC fast ports per 10,000 residents — 1.7× the California rate (5).
Who runs Solvang's DC fast charging
| Network | DC fast ports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrify America | 4 | 80% |
| eVgo Network | 1 | 20% |
Last verified: NREL confirmed 100% of Solvang's stations in the 12 months before this snapshot, most recently in October 2026.
Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates (5,988 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. Solvang has 11 public stations in all — see the map above.
| Station | Network | Charging | Confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Mission Drive Merkantile (Solvang, CA) 1980 Old Mission Drive | Electrify America | DC fast 4 DC fast · CCS (J1772 Combo) | October 2026 |
| El Rancho MarketPlace 2886 Mission Dr | eVgo Network | DC fast 1 DC fast · CHAdeMO, CCS (J1772 Combo) | October 2026 |
| Alisal Ranch 1045 Alisal Rd | TURNONGREEN | 6 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | December 2025 |
| New Haven Inn - Tesla Destination 271 Alisal Rd | Tesla Destination | 5 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2), NACS / Tesla | August 2026 |
| El Rancho Market 2886 Mission Dr | Non-networked | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | December 2025 |
| Holiday Inn Express Solvang - Tesla Destination 1455 Mission Dr | Tesla Destination | 2 Level 2 · NACS / Tesla | August 2026 |
| CITY OF SOLVANG VETERAN MEM LOT 1745 Mission Dr | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| CITY OF SOLVANG PARKING LOT 3 1556 Mission Dr | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| CITY OF SOLVANG PARKING LOT 1 482 Alisal Rd | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| Alisal Ranch Fitness Center 1054 Alisal Rd | TURNONGREEN | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | March 2026 |
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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 Solvang?
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 Solvang
Source: U.S. DOE / NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) Station Locator, retrieved October 2026. Public stations only.