DHS Recreation Center
AvailableEV charging station in Desert Hot Springs, California on the Evolv Charging network — 20 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 470296.
At a glance
DHS Recreation Center is a public EV charging station at 11750 Cholla Dr in Desert Hot Springs, California, on the Evolv Charging network. It has 20 charging ports (20 Level 2) with J1772 connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Oct 4, 2024.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 470296 |
| Network | Evolv Charging |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Rec Sports Facility |
| Open date | Oct 4, 2024 |
| Last updated at source | Sep 23, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- J1772 — The standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
Pricing: $0.65 per kWh
Location
- Address
- 11750 Cholla Dr
- State
- California
- ZIP
- 92240
- Coordinates
- 33.96377, -116.51319
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does DHS Recreation Center offer?
Of its 20 ports, 20 are 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 5.3 times 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: “$0.65 per kWh”. The site is listed as a rec sports facility location.
How does DHS Recreation Center compare with other stations in Desert Hot Springs?
Desert Hot Springs has 10 charging stations in the DOE registry with 40 ports. DHS Recreation Center accounts for 50% of the charging ports in Desert Hot Springs. It is the only Evolv Charging station in Desert Hot Springs. 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 DHS Recreation Center?
Evolv Charging operates 95 stations in the registry across 1 states, with 746 DC fast and 632 Level 2 ports in total. 95 of those stations are in California, under 1% of the state's 21,814.
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 Oct 4, 2024, one of 2,233 stations in California with a 2024 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Sep 23, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does DHS Recreation Center have?
DHS Recreation Center has 20 charging ports: 20 Level 2.
Does DHS Recreation Center have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 20 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does DHS Recreation Center have?
DHS Recreation Center has J1772 connectors.
Is charging at DHS Recreation Center free?
Pricing as reported to the DOE registry: $0.65 per kWh.
Is DHS Recreation Center open to the public?
Yes. DHS Recreation Center is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is DHS Recreation Center?
DHS Recreation Center is at 11750 Cholla Dr, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240. Its coordinates are 33.96377, -116.51319.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 470296, 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, “DHS Recreation Center, Desert Hot Springs, CA (AFDC station 470296)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/california/dhs-recreation-center-470296 (data as of October 12, 2026).