Mojave Desert Heritage & Cultural Center - Tesla Destination
AvailableEV charging station in Essex, California on the Tesla Destination network — 1 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 150561.
At a glance
Mojave Desert Heritage & Cultural Center - Tesla Destination is a public EV charging station at 37198 Lanfair Rd in Essex, California, on the Tesla Destination network. It has 1 charging port (1 Level 2) with NACS (Tesla) connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Apr 24, 2019.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 150561 |
| Network | Tesla Destination |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Open date | Apr 24, 2019 |
| 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
- 37198 Lanfair Rd
- City
- Essex
- State
- California
- ZIP
- 92332
- Coordinates
- 34.92058, -115.06681
Within ~15 km
Nearby charging
Electrify America · Available
What kind of charging does Mojave Desert Heritage & Cultural Center - Tesla Destination offer?
Of its 1 port, 1 is 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 73% below 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”.
How does Mojave Desert Heritage & Cultural Center - Tesla Destination compare with other stations in Essex?
Essex has 1 charging station in the DOE registry with 1 ports. It is the only Tesla Destination station in Essex. 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 Mojave Desert Heritage & Cultural Center - 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 Apr 24, 2019, one of 423 stations in California with a 2019 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Aug 27, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Mojave Desert Heritage & Cultural Center - Tesla Destination have?
Mojave Desert Heritage & Cultural Center - Tesla Destination has 1 charging port: 1 Level 2.
Does Mojave Desert Heritage & Cultural Center - Tesla Destination have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its one port is Level 2.
What connectors does Mojave Desert Heritage & Cultural Center - Tesla Destination have?
Mojave Desert Heritage & Cultural Center - Tesla Destination has NACS (Tesla) connectors.
Is charging at Mojave Desert Heritage & Cultural Center - Tesla Destination free?
Pricing as reported to the DOE registry: Free.
Is Mojave Desert Heritage & Cultural Center - Tesla Destination open to the public?
Yes. Mojave Desert Heritage & Cultural Center - Tesla Destination is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Mojave Desert Heritage & Cultural Center - Tesla Destination?
Mojave Desert Heritage & Cultural Center - Tesla Destination is at 37198 Lanfair Rd, Essex, CA 92332. Its coordinates are 34.92058, -115.06681.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 150561, 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, “Mojave Desert Heritage & Cultural Center - Tesla Destination, Essex, CA (AFDC station 150561)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/california/mojave-desert-heritage-cultural-center-tesla-destination-150561 (data as of October 12, 2026).