Encinitas City Hall – Lower Lot
AvailableEV charging station in Encinitas, California on the EVgo network — 6 DC fast. US DOE AFDC station 228257.
At a glance
Encinitas City Hall – Lower Lot is a public EV charging station at 561 S Vulcan Ave in Encinitas, California, on the EVgo network. It has 6 charging ports (6 DC fast) with CHAdeMO and CCS connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Jun 14, 2022.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 228257 |
| Network | EVgo |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Open date | Jun 14, 2022 |
| 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
- 561 S Vulcan Ave
- City
- Encinitas
- State
- California
- ZIP
- 92024
- Coordinates
- 33.04525, -117.29220
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does Encinitas City Hall – Lower Lot offer?
Of its 6 ports, 6 are 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 60% above 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 Encinitas City Hall – Lower Lot compare with other stations in Encinitas?
Encinitas has 26 charging stations in the DOE registry with 93 ports. Encinitas City Hall – Lower Lot accounts for 6% of the charging ports in Encinitas. EVgo runs 2 stations in Encinitas. 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 Encinitas City Hall – Lower Lot?
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 Jun 14, 2022, one of 2,281 stations in California with a 2022 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Oct 11, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Encinitas City Hall – Lower Lot have?
Encinitas City Hall – Lower Lot has 6 charging ports: 6 DC fast.
Does Encinitas City Hall – Lower Lot have DC fast charging?
Yes. The registry lists 6 DC fast ports at Encinitas City Hall – Lower Lot, with CHAdeMO and CCS connectors.
What connectors does Encinitas City Hall – Lower Lot have?
Encinitas City Hall – Lower Lot has CHAdeMO and CCS connectors.
Is Encinitas City Hall – Lower Lot open to the public?
Yes. Encinitas City Hall – Lower Lot is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Encinitas City Hall – Lower Lot?
Encinitas City Hall – Lower Lot is at 561 S Vulcan Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024. Its coordinates are 33.04525, -117.29220.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 228257, 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, “Encinitas City Hall – Lower Lot, Encinitas, CA (AFDC station 228257)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/california/encinitas-city-hall-lower-lot-228257 (data as of October 12, 2026).