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EV charging in Capitola, CA
Here is what NREL's public data shows about EV charging in Capitola, CA. As of NREL AFDC data retrieved June 2026, Capitola has 6 public charging stations with 16 Level 2 ports, including 29 DC fast-charging ports for quick top-ups.
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- 6Public stations
- 16Level 2 ports
- 29DC fast ports
- 64%Ports that are DC fast
Stations are operated across 5 networks: EVCS (2), Blink Network (1), Tesla (1), Tesla Destination (1), and 1 more.
Connectors on record: CHAdeMO at 3 stations; CCS (J1772 Combo) at 3 stations; J1772 (Level 2) at 3 stations; NACS / Tesla at 2 stations.
Of these stations, 1 are paid, per NREL's pricing field. Pricing is not recorded for the remaining 5. 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.
Notable charging stations
The largest sites by port count, DC fast first. Capitola has 6 public stations in all — see the map above.
| Station | Network | Charging |
|---|---|---|
| Capitola, CA - 41st Ave - Tesla Supercharger 2001 41st Avenue | Tesla | DC fast 16 DC fast · NACS / Tesla |
| Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz - Capitola 1255 41st Ave | Non-networked | DC fast 8 DC fast + 12 Level 2 · CHAdeMO, J1772 (Level 2), CCS (J1772 Combo) |
| Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites 1435 41st Ave | EVCS | DC fast 4 DC fast · CHAdeMO, CCS (J1772 Combo) |
| US Bank Capitola 601 Bay Ave | EVCS | DC fast 1 DC fast · CHAdeMO, CCS (J1772 Combo) |
| City of Santa Cruz - Capitola Library 2005 Wharf Road | Blink Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) |
| Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz - Capitola - Tesla Destination 1255 41st Ave | Tesla Destination | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2), NACS / Tesla |
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 Capitola?
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 Capitola
Source: U.S. DOE / NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) Station Locator, retrieved June 2026. Public stations only.