Central Ford
AvailableEV charging station in South Gate, California, not on a charging network — 1 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 63653.
At a glance
Central Ford is a public EV charging station at 5645 Firestone Blvd in South Gate, California, not attached to a charging network. It has 1 charging port (1 Level 2) with J1772 connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Dec 1, 2013.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 63653 |
| Network | Non-networked |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Car dealership |
| Open date | Dec 1, 2013 |
| Last updated at source | Feb 2, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- J1772 — The standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
Pricing: Free
Location
- Address
- 5645 Firestone Blvd
- City
- South Gate
- State
- California
- ZIP
- 90280
- Coordinates
- 33.95011, -118.16658
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does Central Ford offer?
Of its 1 port, 1 is Level 2. Level 2 ports are 240-volt AC chargers, typically used where a car is parked for an hour or more. That is about 73% below the California average of 3.7 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: J1772, the standard Level 1/2 AC connector. Pricing as reported to the registry: “Free”. The site is listed as a car dealership location.
How does Central Ford compare with other stations in South Gate?
South Gate has 6 charging stations in the DOE registry with 22 ports. Central Ford accounts for 5% of the charging ports in South Gate. Statewide, California has 21,814 stations and 81,788 ports, the largest station count of the 51 states and DC. The biggest station in California, Viejas Casino and Resort in Alpine, has 432 ports.
Who operates Central Ford?
Central Ford is listed as non-networked: its chargers are not run through a charging-network account. California has 1,389 non-networked stations, 6% of its total.
What does the “Available” status mean?
“Available” means the station is open and in service according to the DOE registry. Its access code is public, meaning it is listed as open to any driver. It opened on Dec 1, 2013, one of 101 stations in California with a 2013 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Feb 2, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Central Ford have?
Central Ford has 1 charging port: 1 Level 2.
Does Central Ford have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its one port is Level 2.
What connectors does Central Ford have?
Central Ford has J1772 connectors.
Is charging at Central Ford free?
Pricing as reported to the DOE registry: Free.
Is Central Ford open to the public?
Yes. Central Ford is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Central Ford?
Central Ford is at 5645 Firestone Blvd, South Gate, CA 90280. Its coordinates are 33.95011, -118.16658.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 63653, weekly full pull.
About this data
Source: US Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) station registry, as published October 12, 2026 — ChargeCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: ChargeCensus, “Central Ford, South Gate, CA (AFDC station 63653)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/california/central-ford-63653 (data as of October 12, 2026).