Food Maxx 486 (Watsonville, CA)
AvailableEV charging station in Watsonville, California on the Electrify America network — 4 DC fast. US DOE AFDC station 205469.
At a glance
Food Maxx 486 (Watsonville, CA) is a public EV charging station at 1465 Main St in Watsonville, California, on the Electrify America network. It has 4 charging ports (4 DC fast) with CCS connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Jan 28, 2022.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 205469 |
| Network | Electrify America |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Open date | Jan 28, 2022 |
| Last updated at source | Oct 12, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- CCS — Combined Charging System — the J1772-based DC fast connector.
Pricing: not listed in the DOE registry.
Charging network
Operates 1,221 stations in the DOE registry — view the full network →
Location
- Address
- 1465 Main St
- City
- Watsonville
- State
- California
- ZIP
- 95076
- Coordinates
- 36.91587, -121.77655
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does Food Maxx 486 (Watsonville, CA) offer?
Of its 4 ports, 4 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 roughly in line with the California average of 3.7 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: CCS, Combined Charging System — the J1772-based DC fast connector.
How does Food Maxx 486 (Watsonville, CA) compare with other stations in Watsonville?
Watsonville has 27 charging stations in the DOE registry with 81 ports. Food Maxx 486 (Watsonville, CA) accounts for 5% of the charging ports in Watsonville. It is the only Electrify America station in Watsonville. 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 Food Maxx 486 (Watsonville, CA)?
The Volkswagen-founded DC fast network along highway corridors. Electrify America operates 1,221 stations in the registry across 48 states, with 6,029 DC fast and 170 Level 2 ports in total. 330 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 Jan 28, 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 12, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Food Maxx 486 (Watsonville, CA) have?
Food Maxx 486 (Watsonville, CA) has 4 charging ports: 4 DC fast.
Does Food Maxx 486 (Watsonville, CA) have DC fast charging?
Yes. The registry lists 4 DC fast ports at Food Maxx 486 (Watsonville, CA), with CCS connectors.
What connectors does Food Maxx 486 (Watsonville, CA) have?
Food Maxx 486 (Watsonville, CA) has CCS connectors.
Is Food Maxx 486 (Watsonville, CA) open to the public?
Yes. Food Maxx 486 (Watsonville, CA) is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Food Maxx 486 (Watsonville, CA)?
Food Maxx 486 (Watsonville, CA) is at 1465 Main St, Watsonville, CA 95076. Its coordinates are 36.91587, -121.77655.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 205469, 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, “Food Maxx 486 (Watsonville, CA), Watsonville, CA (AFDC station 205469)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/california/food-maxx-486-watsonville-ca-205469 (data as of October 12, 2026).