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EV charging in Merced, CA
Here is what NREL's public data shows about EV charging in Merced, CA. As of NREL AFDC data retrieved October 2026, Merced has 18 public charging stations with 50 Level 2 ports, including 32 DC fast-charging ports for quick top-ups.
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- 18Public stations
- 50Level 2 ports
- 32DC fast ports
- 39%Ports that are DC fast
⚡ 3 stations list free charging
Stations are operated across 6 networks: ChargePoint Network (10), Non-networked (3), Blink Network (2), EV Connect (1), and 2 more.
Connectors on record: J1772 (Level 2) at 16 stations; NACS / Tesla at 4 stations; CCS (J1772 Combo) at 1 station.
Of these stations, 3 list free charging and 1 are paid, per NREL's pricing field. Pricing is not recorded for the remaining 14. 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.
How Merced compares
- 1.9 public stations per 10,000 residents — 37% of the California rate (5.1).
- 3.3 DC fast ports per 10,000 residents — 66% of the California rate (5).
Who runs Merced's DC fast charging
| Network | DC fast ports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NAYAX_ENERGY | 20 | 63% |
| Tesla | 12 | 38% |
Last verified: NREL confirmed 94% of Merced's stations in the 12 months before this snapshot, most recently in October 2026.
Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates (96,073 residents; California 39,431,263). Station counts use NREL's address city, which can extend past city limits, so rates are approximate.
Notable charging stations
The largest sites by port count, DC fast first. Merced has 18 public stations in all — see the map above.
| Station | Network | Charging | Confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho San Miguel Markets 1930 Yosemite Pkwy | NAYAX_ENERGY | DC fast 20 DC fast · CCS (J1772 Combo), NACS / Tesla | June 2026 |
| Merced, CA - Martin Luther King Junior Way - Tesla Supercharger 1425 Martin Luther King Junior Way | Tesla | DC fast 12 DC fast · NACS / Tesla | June 2026 |
| University of California Merced 5200 Lake Road | Blink Network | 24 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| Merced Community College 3600 M Street | EV Connect | 4 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| University of California - University Lot 5200 N Lake Rd | Blink Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| MCMAD MCMOSQUITO 3478 Beachwood Drive | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| OSSC STATION 4 2111 Wardrobe Ave | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| OSSC STATION 3 2111 Wardrobe Ave | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| OSSC STATION 2 2111 Wardrobe Ave | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| EDD MERCED STATION 2 1205 West 18th Street | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
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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 Merced?
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 Merced
Source: U.S. DOE / NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) Station Locator, retrieved October 2026. Public stations only.