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EV charging in Poway, CA
Here is what NREL's public data shows about EV charging in Poway, CA. As of NREL AFDC data retrieved October 2026, Poway has 9 public charging stations with 20 Level 2 ports, including 23 DC fast-charging ports for quick top-ups.
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- 9Public stations
- 20Level 2 ports
- 23DC fast ports
- 53%Ports that are DC fast
Stations are operated across 4 networks: ChargePoint Network (6), Electrify America (1), eVgo Network (1), EVOLV_CHARGING (1).
Connectors on record: J1772 (Level 2) at 8 stations; CCS (J1772 Combo) at 3 stations.
Of these stations, 1 are paid, per NREL's pricing field. Pricing is not recorded for the remaining 8. Always confirm current pricing with the network before you charge.
How Poway compares
- 1.8 public stations per 10,000 residents — 35% of the California rate (5.1).
- 4.7 DC fast ports per 10,000 residents — about the California rate (5).
Who runs Poway's DC fast charging
| Network | DC fast ports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| EVOLV_CHARGING | 12 | 52% |
| eVgo Network | 8 | 35% |
| Electrify America | 3 | 13% |
Last verified: NREL confirmed 89% of Poway's stations in the 12 months before this snapshot, most recently in October 2026.
Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates (49,435 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. Poway has 9 public stations in all — see the map above.
| Station | Network | Charging | Confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poway-Nierman 12222 Poway Rd | EVOLV_CHARGING | DC fast 12 DC fast + 10 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2), CCS (J1772 Combo) | ⚠ unknown |
| Home Depot 8949 Poway 12175 TECH CENTER DRIVE | eVgo Network | DC fast 8 DC fast · CCS (J1772 Combo) | October 2026 |
| Walmart 1700 (Poway, CA) 13425 Community Rd | Electrify America | DC fast 3 DC fast + 1 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2), CCS (J1772 Combo) | October 2026 |
| WALSH MEDICAL GATEWAY MEDICAL 15725 Pomerado Road | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| POWAY HS PAC A03 & A04 15498 Espola Rd | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| EASTBLOCK EV #1 13056 Poway Rd | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| POWAY UNIFIED 47F5 13734 Twin Peaks Rd | ChargePoint Network | 1 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| POWAY HS PAC A02 15498 Espola Rd | ChargePoint Network | 1 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| POWAY HS PAC A01 15498 Espola Rd | ChargePoint Network | 1 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
⚠ 1 of Poway's 9 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 Poway?
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 Poway
Source: U.S. DOE / NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) Station Locator, retrieved October 2026. Public stations only.