Folktale Winery & Vineyards - Tesla Destination
AvailableEV charging station in Carmel, California on the Tesla Destination network — 2 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 112910.
At a glance
Folktale Winery & Vineyards - Tesla Destination is a public EV charging station at 8940 Carmel Valley Rd in Carmel, 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 May 30, 2018.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 112910 |
| Network | Tesla Destination |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Brewery / distillery / winery |
| Open date | May 30, 2018 |
| 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
- 8940 Carmel Valley Rd
- City
- Carmel
- State
- California
- ZIP
- 93923
- Coordinates
- 36.52796, -121.82148
Within ~15 km
Nearby charging
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What kind of charging does Folktale Winery & Vineyards - 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 brewery / distillery / winery location.
How does Folktale Winery & Vineyards - Tesla Destination compare with other stations in Carmel?
Carmel has 6 charging stations in the DOE registry with 16 ports. Folktale Winery & Vineyards - Tesla Destination accounts for 13% of the charging ports in Carmel. Tesla Destination runs 2 stations in Carmel. 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 Folktale Winery & Vineyards - 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 May 30, 2018, one of 330 stations in California with a 2018 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Aug 27, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Folktale Winery & Vineyards - Tesla Destination have?
Folktale Winery & Vineyards - Tesla Destination has 2 charging ports: 2 Level 2.
Does Folktale Winery & Vineyards - 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 Folktale Winery & Vineyards - Tesla Destination have?
Folktale Winery & Vineyards - Tesla Destination has NACS (Tesla) connectors.
Is charging at Folktale Winery & Vineyards - Tesla Destination free?
Pricing as reported to the DOE registry: Free.
Is Folktale Winery & Vineyards - Tesla Destination open to the public?
Yes. Folktale Winery & Vineyards - Tesla Destination is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Folktale Winery & Vineyards - Tesla Destination?
Folktale Winery & Vineyards - Tesla Destination is at 8940 Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel, CA 93923. Its coordinates are 36.52796, -121.82148.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 112910, 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, “Folktale Winery & Vineyards - Tesla Destination, Carmel, CA (AFDC station 112910)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/california/folktale-winery-vineyards-tesla-destination-112910 (data as of October 12, 2026).