El Rancho MarketPlace
AvailableEV charging station in Solvang, California on the EVgo network — 1 DC fast. US DOE AFDC station 228537.
At a glance
El Rancho MarketPlace is a public EV charging station at 2886 Mission Dr in Solvang, California, on the EVgo network. It has 1 charging port (1 DC fast) with CHAdeMO and CCS connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Mar 5, 2013.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 228537 |
| Network | EVgo |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Open date | Mar 5, 2013 |
| Last updated at source | Oct 11, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- CHAdeMO — Legacy DC fast connector (Nissan Leaf era).
- CCS — Combined Charging System — the J1772-based DC fast connector.
Pricing: not listed in the DOE registry.
Location
- Address
- 2886 Mission Dr
- City
- Solvang
- State
- California
- ZIP
- 93463
- Coordinates
- 34.60594, -120.10132
Within ~15 km
Nearby charging
Tesla Supercharger · Available
- Chumash Casino Resort10 ports
Non-networked · Available
- 1576 Mission Drive, LLC8 ports
Evolv Charging · Planned
- Santa Ynez Inn LLC8 ports
Evolv Charging · Planned
Tesla Supercharger · Available
- Alisal Ranch6 ports
Turnongreen · Available
What kind of charging does El Rancho MarketPlace offer?
Of its 1 port, 1 is DC fast. DC fast ports deliver direct current straight to the battery and are the ones used for quick stops on longer trips. That is about 73% below the California average of 3.7 ports per station. The registry lists 2 connector types: CHAdeMO, Legacy DC fast connector (Nissan Leaf era); CCS, Combined Charging System — the J1772-based DC fast connector.
How does El Rancho MarketPlace compare with other stations in Solvang?
Solvang has 13 charging stations in the DOE registry with 40 ports. El Rancho MarketPlace accounts for 3% of the charging ports in Solvang. It is the only EVgo station in Solvang. 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 El Rancho MarketPlace?
DC fast-focused urban charging network. EVgo operates 1,220 stations in the registry across 48 states, with 5,381 DC fast and 120 Level 2 ports in total. 426 of those stations are in California, 2% 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 Mar 5, 2013, one of 101 stations in California with a 2013 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Oct 11, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does El Rancho MarketPlace have?
El Rancho MarketPlace has 1 charging port: 1 DC fast.
Does El Rancho MarketPlace have DC fast charging?
Yes. The registry lists 1 DC fast port at El Rancho MarketPlace, with CHAdeMO and CCS connectors.
What connectors does El Rancho MarketPlace have?
El Rancho MarketPlace has CHAdeMO and CCS connectors.
Is El Rancho MarketPlace open to the public?
Yes. El Rancho MarketPlace is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is El Rancho MarketPlace?
El Rancho MarketPlace is at 2886 Mission Dr, Solvang, CA 93463. Its coordinates are 34.60594, -120.10132.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 228537, 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, “El Rancho MarketPlace, Solvang, CA (AFDC station 228537)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/california/el-rancho-marketplace-228537 (data as of October 12, 2026).