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EV charging in Carlsbad, CA
Here is what NREL's public data shows about EV charging in Carlsbad, CA. As of NREL AFDC data retrieved June 2026, Carlsbad has 69 public charging stations with 185 Level 2 ports, including 61 DC fast-charging ports for quick top-ups.
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- 69Public stations
- 185Level 2 ports
- 61DC fast ports
- 25%Ports that are DC fast
Stations are operated across 12 networks: ChargePoint Network (49), Blink Network (4), Tesla (3), Tesla Destination (2), and 8 more.
Connectors on record: J1772 (Level 2) at 64 stations; NACS / Tesla at 5 stations; CCS (J1772 Combo) at 3 stations; CHAdeMO at 2 stations.
Of these stations, 2 list free charging and 2 are paid, per NREL's pricing field. Pricing is not recorded for the remaining 65. Always confirm current pricing with the network before you charge.
5 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. Carlsbad has 69 public stations in all — see the map above.
| Station | Network | Charging |
|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad, CA - Tesla Supercharger 7710-7770 El Camino Real | Tesla | DC fast 26 DC fast · NACS / Tesla |
| Carlsbad, CA - Paseo Del Norte - Tesla Supercharger 5620 Paseo Del Norte | Tesla | DC fast 16 DC fast · NACS / Tesla |
| Carlsbad, CA - Van Allen Way - Tesla Supercharger 5806 Van Allen Way | Tesla | DC fast 8 DC fast · NACS / Tesla |
| Albertsons Carlsbad #2343 - 985 Tamarack Ave 985 Tamarack Ave | eVgo Network | DC fast 6 DC fast · CHAdeMO, CCS (J1772 Combo) |
| Carlsbad Premium Outlets (Carlsbad, CA) 5620 Paseo Del Norte | Electrify America | DC fast 3 DC fast + 1 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2), CCS (J1772 Combo) |
| Carlsbad Premium Outlets 5620 Paseo del Norte | eVgo Network | DC fast 2 DC fast · CHAdeMO, CCS (J1772 Combo) |
| Palomar Parking 5980 Eagle Dr | LOOP | 16 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) |
| Legoland Castle Hotel 1 Legoland Dr | Non-networked | 14 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) |
| Gemological Institute of America 5345 Armada Dr | LOOP | 13 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) |
| Harding Street Neighbors 3875 Sydney Way | Blink Network | 9 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) |
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 Carlsbad?
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 Carlsbad
Source: U.S. DOE / NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) Station Locator, retrieved June 2026. Public stations only.