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EV charging in Lake Forest, CA
Here is what NREL's public data shows about EV charging in Lake Forest, CA. As of NREL AFDC data retrieved June 2026, Lake Forest has 30 public charging stations with 73 Level 2 ports, including 28 DC fast-charging ports for quick top-ups.
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- 30Public stations
- 73Level 2 ports
- 28DC fast ports
- 28%Ports that are DC fast
Stations are operated across 8 networks: ChargePoint Network (21), Non-networked (3), Tesla (1), Tesla Destination (1), and 4 more.
Connectors on record: J1772 (Level 2) at 26 stations; NACS / Tesla at 4 stations; CCS (J1772 Combo) at 2 stations.
Of these stations, 1 are paid, per NREL's pricing field. Pricing is not recorded for the remaining 29. Always confirm current pricing with the network before you charge.
4 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. Lake Forest has 30 public stations in all — see the map above.
| Station | Network | Charging |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Forest, CA - Tesla Supercharger 24301 Muirlands Boulevard | Tesla | DC fast 24 DC fast · NACS / Tesla |
| TAE Power Solution HQ 19631 Pauling | CHAEVI | DC fast 2 DC fast · CCS (J1772 Combo) |
| GM Oil Site 83 Chevron Lake Forest 20731 Lake Forest Dr | RED_E | DC fast 2 DC fast · CCS (J1772 Combo) |
| Avalon Baker Ranch 1000 Lupine | LOOP | 13 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) |
| Meadows Seniors 101 Lopapa | Blink Network | 8 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) |
| EvGateway Lab 19681 Da Vinci | Non-networked | 4 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) |
| SpringHill Suites by Marriott Irvine Lake Forest 23632 Rockfield Blvd | Non-networked | 3 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2), NACS / Tesla |
| TownePlace Suites by Marriott Irvine Lake Forest 23150 Lake Center Dr | Non-networked | 3 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2), NACS / Tesla |
| LAKE FOREST ADMIN STALL 1 100 Civic Center Dr | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) |
| AVB BAKER RANCH STATION 4 1000 Lupine | ChargePoint Network | 2 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 Lake Forest?
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 Lake Forest
Source: U.S. DOE / NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) Station Locator, retrieved June 2026. Public stations only.