Empress Hotel - Tesla Destination
AvailableEV charging station in La Jolla, California on the Tesla Destination network — 2 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 113047.
At a glance
Empress Hotel - Tesla Destination is a public EV charging station at 7766 Fay Ave in La Jolla, California, on the Tesla Destination network. It has 2 charging ports (2 Level 2) with NACS (Tesla) connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Jun 19, 2017.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 113047 |
| Network | Tesla Destination |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Hotel |
| Open date | Jun 19, 2017 |
| Last updated at source | Aug 27, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- NACS (Tesla) — The North American Charging Standard connector.
Pricing: Free
Charging network
Operates 4,513 stations in the DOE registry — view the full network →
Location
- Address
- 7766 Fay Ave
- City
- La Jolla
- State
- California
- ZIP
- 92037
- Coordinates
- 32.84448, -117.27513
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does Empress Hotel - Tesla Destination offer?
Of its 2 ports, 2 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 half of the California average of 3.7 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: NACS (Tesla), the North American Charging Standard connector. Pricing as reported to the registry: “Free”. The site is listed as a hotel location.
How does Empress Hotel - Tesla Destination compare with other stations in La Jolla?
La Jolla has 54 charging stations in the DOE registry with 297 ports. Empress Hotel - Tesla Destination accounts for under 1% of the charging ports in La Jolla. Tesla Destination runs 3 stations in La Jolla. 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 Empress Hotel - Tesla Destination?
Tesla's Level 2 destination chargers at hotels, restaurants and resorts. Tesla Destination operates 4,513 stations in the registry across 51 states, with 18,149 Level 2 ports in total. 754 of those stations are in California, 3% 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 Jun 19, 2017, one of 178 stations in California with a 2017 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Aug 27, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Empress Hotel - Tesla Destination have?
Empress Hotel - Tesla Destination has 2 charging ports: 2 Level 2.
Does Empress Hotel - Tesla Destination have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 2 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does Empress Hotel - Tesla Destination have?
Empress Hotel - Tesla Destination has NACS (Tesla) connectors.
Is charging at Empress Hotel - Tesla Destination free?
Pricing as reported to the DOE registry: Free.
Is Empress Hotel - Tesla Destination open to the public?
Yes. Empress Hotel - Tesla Destination is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Empress Hotel - Tesla Destination?
Empress Hotel - Tesla Destination is at 7766 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037. Its coordinates are 32.84448, -117.27513.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 113047, 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, “Empress Hotel - Tesla Destination, La Jolla, CA (AFDC station 113047)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/california/empress-hotel-tesla-destination-113047 (data as of October 12, 2026).