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EV charging in National City, CA
Here is what NREL's public data shows about EV charging in National City, CA. As of NREL AFDC data retrieved October 2026, National City has 29 public charging stations with 42 Level 2 ports, including 14 DC fast-charging ports for quick top-ups.
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- 29Public stations
- 42Level 2 ports
- 14DC fast ports
- 25%Ports that are DC fast
Stations are operated across 3 networks: ChargePoint Network (26), Electrify America (2), EVCS (1).
Connectors on record: J1772 (Level 2) at 24 stations; CCS (J1772 Combo) at 6 stations; CHAdeMO at 4 stations.
How National City compares
- 5 public stations per 10,000 residents — about the California rate (5.1).
- 2.4 DC fast ports per 10,000 residents — 48% of the California rate (5).
Who runs National City's DC fast charging
| Network | DC fast ports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrify America | 9 | 64% |
| ChargePoint Network | 3 | 21% |
| EVCS | 2 | 14% |
Last verified: NREL confirmed 100% of National City's stations in the 12 months before this snapshot, most recently in October 2026.
Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates (58,460 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. National City has 29 public stations in all — see the map above.
| Station | Network | Charging | Confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield Plaza Bonita (National City, CA) 3010 Plaza Bonita Rd | Electrify America | DC fast 6 DC fast · CCS (J1772 Combo) | October 2026 |
| Walmart 5023 (National City, CA) 1200 Highland Avenue | Electrify America | DC fast 3 DC fast + 1 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2), CCS (J1772 Combo) | October 2026 |
| US Bank National City 22 East 8th Street | EVCS | DC fast 2 DC fast · CHAdeMO, CCS (J1772 Combo) | October 2026 |
| PRP NATIONALCTY A01 2300 Sweetwater Rd | ChargePoint Network | DC fast 1 DC fast · CHAdeMO, CCS (J1772 Combo) | October 2026 |
| LASPALMASPARK B01 1810 E 22nd St | ChargePoint Network | DC fast 1 DC fast · CHAdeMO, CCS (J1772 Combo) | October 2026 |
| LASPALMASPARK B02 1810 E 22nd St | ChargePoint Network | DC fast 1 DC fast · CHAdeMO, CCS (J1772 Combo) | October 2026 |
| PRP NATIONALCTY B05 B06 2300 Sweetwater Rd | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| PRP NATIONALCTY B09 B10 2300 Sweetwater Rd | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| PRP NATIONALCTY B17 B18 2300 Sweetwater Rd | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| PRP NATIONALCTY B19 B20 2300 Sweetwater Rd | 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 National City?
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 National City
Source: U.S. DOE / NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) Station Locator, retrieved October 2026. Public stations only.