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EV charging in Joshua Tree, CA
Here is what NREL's public data shows about EV charging in Joshua Tree, CA. As of NREL AFDC data retrieved June 2026, Joshua Tree has 6 public charging stations with 16 Level 2 ports, including 12 DC fast-charging ports for quick top-ups.
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- 6Public stations
- 16Level 2 ports
- 12DC fast ports
- 43%Ports that are DC fast
Stations are operated across 4 networks: SWTCH (2), TURNONGREEN (2), Tesla Destination (1), RIVIAN_ADVENTURE (1).
Connectors on record: J1772 (Level 2) at 4 stations; NACS / Tesla at 2 stations; CCS (J1772 Combo) at 1 station.
Of these stations, 2 list free charging, per NREL's pricing field. Pricing is not recorded for the remaining 4. 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. Joshua Tree has 6 public stations in all — see the map above.
| Station | Network | Charging |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua Tree, CA 61142 29 Palms Highway | RIVIAN_ADVENTURE | DC fast 12 DC fast · CCS (J1772 Combo), NACS / Tesla |
| SWTCH Energy Inc. 6162 Rotary Way | SWTCH | 4 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) |
| Hi-Desert Medical Center Unit D1-6601 White Feather Rd | TURNONGREEN | 4 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) |
| Hi-Desert Medical Center 6601 White Feather Rd. | TURNONGREEN | 4 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) |
| Copper Mountain College 6162 Rotary Way | SWTCH | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) |
| AutoCamp Joshua Tree - Tesla Destination 62209 Verbena Rd | Tesla Destination | 2 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 Joshua Tree?
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 Joshua Tree
Source: U.S. DOE / NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) Station Locator, retrieved June 2026. Public stations only.