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EV charging in Pismo Beach, CA
Here is what NREL's public data shows about EV charging in Pismo Beach, CA. As of NREL AFDC data retrieved October 2026, Pismo Beach has 21 public charging stations with 39 Level 2 ports, including 23 DC fast-charging ports for quick top-ups.
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- 21Public stations
- 39Level 2 ports
- 23DC fast ports
- 37%Ports that are DC fast
⚡ 7 stations list free charging
Stations are operated across 11 networks: ChargePoint Network (7), Tesla Destination (4), STAY_N_CHARGE (2), AMPUP (1), and 7 more.
Connectors on record: J1772 (Level 2) at 13 stations; NACS / Tesla at 7 stations; CCS (J1772 Combo) at 3 stations; CHAdeMO at 1 station.
Of these stations, 7 list free charging and 2 are paid, per NREL's pricing field. Pricing is not recorded for the remaining 12. Always confirm current pricing with the network before you charge.
7 stations carry a NACS / Tesla connector — relevant if you drive a Tesla or a newer EV that has switched to NACS.
How Pismo Beach compares
- 26.3 public stations per 10,000 residents — 5.2× the California rate (5.1).
- 28.8 DC fast ports per 10,000 residents — 5.8× the California rate (5).
Who runs Pismo Beach's DC fast charging
| Network | DC fast ports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla | 12 | 52% |
| RIVIAN_ADVENTURE | 6 | 26% |
| Electrify America | 4 | 17% |
| EV Connect | 1 | 4% |
Last verified: NREL confirmed 86% of Pismo Beach's stations in the 12 months before this snapshot, most recently in October 2026.
Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates (7,984 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. Pismo Beach has 21 public stations in all — see the map above.
| Station | Network | Charging | Confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pismo Beach, CA - Tesla Supercharger 333 5 Cities Drive | Tesla | DC fast 12 DC fast · NACS / Tesla | June 2026 |
| Pismo Beach, CA 333 5 Cities Drive | RIVIAN_ADVENTURE | DC fast 6 DC fast · CCS (J1772 Combo), NACS / Tesla | October 2026 |
| Pismo Beach Premium Outlets (Pismo Beach, CA) 333 Five Cities Drive | Electrify America | DC fast 4 DC fast · CCS (J1772 Combo) | October 2026 |
| City of Pismo Beach - City Hall 760 Mattie Rd | EV Connect | DC fast 1 DC fast · CHAdeMO, CCS (J1772 Combo) | October 2026 |
| Valentina Suites 371 Pismo Ave | SWTCH | 6 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | May 2025 |
| Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa 2727 Shell Beach Rd NE | LOOP | 4 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | July 2026 |
| Kon Tiki Inn 1621 Price St | AMPUP | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | ⚠ October 2022 |
| Cottage Inn By the Sea - Tesla Destination 2351 Price St | Tesla Destination | 2 Level 2 · NACS / Tesla | August 2026 |
| Pismo Lighthouse Suites - Tesla Destination 2411 Price St | Tesla Destination | 2 Level 2 · NACS / Tesla | August 2026 |
| Shore Cliff Hotel - Tesla Destination 2555 Price St | Tesla Destination | 2 Level 2 · NACS / Tesla | August 2026 |
⚠ 2 of Pismo Beach's 21 stations haven't been re-confirmed by NREL in over 18 months and may be out of service — confirm in the network's app. Spotted something out of date or missing? Report a correction.
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 Pismo Beach?
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 Pismo Beach
Source: U.S. DOE / NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) Station Locator, retrieved October 2026. Public stations only.