Lot 29
AvailableEV charging station in Santa Monica, California on the EVgo network — 8 DC fast. US DOE AFDC station 228797.
At a glance
Lot 29 is a public EV charging station at 1636 5th St. in Santa Monica, California, on the EVgo network. It has 8 charging ports (8 DC fast) with CHAdeMO and CCS connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Jul 23, 2021.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 228797 |
| Network | EVgo |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Open date | Jul 23, 2021 |
| Last updated at source | Oct 12, 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
- 1636 5th St.
- City
- Santa Monica
- State
- California
- ZIP
- 90401
- Coordinates
- 34.01374, -118.49076
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does Lot 29 offer?
Of its 8 ports, 8 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 twice 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 Lot 29 compare with other stations in Santa Monica?
Santa Monica has 258 charging stations in the DOE registry with 789 ports, the 11th-most of 812 cities and towns in California. Lot 29 accounts for 1% of the charging ports in Santa Monica. EVgo runs 4 stations in Santa Monica. 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 Lot 29?
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 Jul 23, 2021, one of 5,186 stations in California with a 2021 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Oct 12, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Lot 29 have?
Lot 29 has 8 charging ports: 8 DC fast.
Does Lot 29 have DC fast charging?
Yes. The registry lists 8 DC fast ports at Lot 29, with CHAdeMO and CCS connectors.
What connectors does Lot 29 have?
Lot 29 has CHAdeMO and CCS connectors.
Is Lot 29 open to the public?
Yes. Lot 29 is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Lot 29?
Lot 29 is at 1636 5th St., Santa Monica, CA 90401. Its coordinates are 34.01374, -118.49076.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 228797, 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, “Lot 29, Santa Monica, CA (AFDC station 228797)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/california/lot-29-228797 (data as of October 12, 2026).