Gemological Institute of America
AvailableEV charging station in Carlsbad, California on the Loop network — 13 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 456320.
At a glance
Gemological Institute of America is a public EV charging station at 5345 Armada Dr in Carlsbad, California, on the Loop network. It has 13 charging ports (13 Level 2) with J1772 connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since May 5, 2022.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 456320 |
| Network | Loop |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Other |
| Open date | May 5, 2022 |
| Last updated at source | Sep 22, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- J1772 — The standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
Pricing: not listed in the DOE registry.
Location
- Address
- 5345 Armada Dr
- City
- Carlsbad
- State
- California
- ZIP
- 92008
- Coordinates
- 33.13244, -117.31922
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does Gemological Institute of America offer?
Of its 13 ports, 13 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 3.5 times the California average of 3.7 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: J1772, the standard Level 1/2 AC connector. The site is listed as a other location.
How does Gemological Institute of America compare with other stations in Carlsbad?
Carlsbad has 71 charging stations in the DOE registry with 256 ports. Gemological Institute of America accounts for 5% of the charging ports in Carlsbad. Loop runs 2 stations in Carlsbad. 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 Gemological Institute of America?
Loop operates 1,233 stations in the registry across 40 states, with 162 DC fast and 9,900 Level 2 ports in total. 591 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 5, 2022, one of 2,281 stations in California with a 2022 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Sep 22, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Gemological Institute of America have?
Gemological Institute of America has 13 charging ports: 13 Level 2.
Does Gemological Institute of America have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 13 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does Gemological Institute of America have?
Gemological Institute of America has J1772 connectors.
Is Gemological Institute of America open to the public?
Yes. Gemological Institute of America is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Gemological Institute of America?
Gemological Institute of America is at 5345 Armada Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008. Its coordinates are 33.13244, -117.31922.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 456320, 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, “Gemological Institute of America, Carlsbad, CA (AFDC station 456320)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/california/gemological-institute-of-america-456320 (data as of October 12, 2026).