Madison Plaza Shopping Center
AvailableEV charging station in El Cajon, California on the EVgo network — 8 DC fast. US DOE AFDC station 312010.
At a glance
Madison Plaza Shopping Center is a public EV charging station at 540 N 2nd St in El Cajon, 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 Sep 29, 2023.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 312010 |
| Network | EVgo |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Open date | Sep 29, 2023 |
| 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
- 540 N 2nd St
- City
- El Cajon
- State
- California
- ZIP
- 92021
- Coordinates
- 32.80141, -116.93644
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does Madison Plaza Shopping Center 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 Madison Plaza Shopping Center compare with other stations in El Cajon?
El Cajon has 83 charging stations in the DOE registry with 239 ports. Madison Plaza Shopping Center accounts for 3% of the charging ports in El Cajon. EVgo runs 3 stations in El Cajon. 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 Madison Plaza Shopping Center?
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 Sep 29, 2023, one of 2,598 stations in California with a 2023 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Oct 11, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Madison Plaza Shopping Center have?
Madison Plaza Shopping Center has 8 charging ports: 8 DC fast.
Does Madison Plaza Shopping Center have DC fast charging?
Yes. The registry lists 8 DC fast ports at Madison Plaza Shopping Center, with CHAdeMO and CCS connectors.
What connectors does Madison Plaza Shopping Center have?
Madison Plaza Shopping Center has CHAdeMO and CCS connectors.
Is Madison Plaza Shopping Center open to the public?
Yes. Madison Plaza Shopping Center is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Madison Plaza Shopping Center?
Madison Plaza Shopping Center is at 540 N 2nd St, El Cajon, CA 92021. Its coordinates are 32.80141, -116.93644.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 312010, 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, “Madison Plaza Shopping Center, El Cajon, CA (AFDC station 312010)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/california/madison-plaza-shopping-center-312010 (data as of October 12, 2026).