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EV charging in Los Altos, CA
Here is what NREL's public data shows about EV charging in Los Altos, CA. As of NREL AFDC data retrieved June 2026, Los Altos has 14 public charging stations with 122 Level 2 ports, including 44 DC fast-charging ports for quick top-ups.
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- 14Public stations
- 122Level 2 ports
- 44DC fast ports
- 27%Ports that are DC fast
Stations are operated across 7 networks: Non-networked (4), ChargePoint Network (3), Tesla (2), eVgo Network (2), and 3 more.
Connectors on record: J1772 (Level 2) at 9 stations; CCS (J1772 Combo) at 5 stations; CHAdeMO at 4 stations; NACS / Tesla at 4 stations.
Of these stations, 1 are paid, per NREL's pricing field. Pricing is not recorded for the remaining 13. 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. Los Altos has 14 public stations in all — see the map above.
| Station | Network | Charging |
|---|---|---|
| Los Altos, CA - Loucks Avenue - Tesla Supercharger 32 Loucks Ave | Tesla | DC fast 20 DC fast · NACS / Tesla |
| Los Altos, CA - Tesla Supercharger 4800 El Camino Real | Tesla | DC fast 16 DC fast · NACS / Tesla |
| Covington Elementary School 201 Covington Rd | POWERFLEX | DC fast 2 DC fast + 26 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2), CCS (J1772 Combo) |
| Whole Foods Market 4800 El Camino Real | eVgo Network | DC fast 2 DC fast + 1 Level 2 · CHAdeMO, J1772 (Level 2), CCS (J1772 Combo) |
| Lucky 2175 Grant Rd | eVgo Network | DC fast 2 DC fast · CHAdeMO, CCS (J1772 Combo) |
| Los Altos High School 201 Almond Ave | Non-networked | DC fast 1 DC fast + 26 Level 2 · CHAdeMO, J1772 (Level 2), CCS (J1772 Combo) |
| LOS ALTOS DC250 1 97 Hillview Ave | ChargePoint Network | DC fast 1 DC fast · CHAdeMO, CCS (J1772 Combo) |
| Egan Junior High School 100 W Portola Ave | Non-networked | 26 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) |
| Almond Elementary School 550 Almond Ave | Non-networked | 18 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) |
| Courtyard Marriott Palo Alto-Los Altos - Tesla Destination 4320 El Camino Real | Tesla Destination | 12 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 Los Altos?
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 Los Altos
Source: U.S. DOE / NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) Station Locator, retrieved June 2026. Public stations only.