Motel 6 El Centro
PlannedEV charging station in El Centro, California, not on a charging network — 3 DC fast. US DOE AFDC station 354809.
At a glance
Motel 6 El Centro is a public EV charging station at 395 Smoketree Dr in El Centro, California, not attached to a charging network. It has 3 charging ports (3 DC fast) with CHAdeMO and CCS connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as planned.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 354809 |
| Network | Non-networked |
| Status | Planned (P) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Hotel |
| Last updated at source | Feb 12, 2025 |
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
- 395 Smoketree Dr
- City
- El Centro
- State
- California
- ZIP
- 92243
- Coordinates
- 32.77472, -115.55040
Within ~15 km
Nearby charging
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What kind of charging does Motel 6 El Centro offer?
Of its 3 ports, 3 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 20% below 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. The site is listed as a hotel location.
How does Motel 6 El Centro compare with other stations in El Centro?
El Centro has 15 charging stations in the DOE registry with 99 ports. Motel 6 El Centro accounts for 3% of the charging ports in El Centro. 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 Motel 6 El Centro?
Motel 6 El Centro is listed as non-networked: its chargers are not run through a charging-network account. California has 1,389 non-networked stations, 6% of its total.
What does the “Planned” status mean?
“Planned” means the station has been reported to the registry as planned and is not yet open. Its access code is public, meaning it is listed as open to any driver. The station's record was last updated at the source on Feb 12, 2025.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Motel 6 El Centro have?
Motel 6 El Centro has 3 charging ports: 3 DC fast.
Does Motel 6 El Centro have DC fast charging?
Yes. The registry lists 3 DC fast ports at Motel 6 El Centro, with CHAdeMO and CCS connectors.
What connectors does Motel 6 El Centro have?
Motel 6 El Centro has CHAdeMO and CCS connectors.
Is Motel 6 El Centro open to the public?
Yes. Motel 6 El Centro is listed with public access, and its status is planned.
Where is Motel 6 El Centro?
Motel 6 El Centro is at 395 Smoketree Dr, El Centro, CA 92243. Its coordinates are 32.77472, -115.55040.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 354809, 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, “Motel 6 El Centro, El Centro, CA (AFDC station 354809)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/california/motel-6-el-centro-354809 (data as of October 12, 2026).