Motel 6 El Centro
AvailableEV charging station in El Centro, California on the evGateway network — 6 DC fast. US DOE AFDC station 383885.
At a glance
Motel 6 El Centro is a public EV charging station at 395 Smoketree Dr in El Centro, California, on the evGateway network. It has 6 charging ports (6 DC fast) with CCS connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Feb 8, 2025.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 383885 |
| Network | evGateway |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Open date | Feb 8, 2025 |
| Last updated at source | Oct 12, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- 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
- 32.77467, -115.55047
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does Motel 6 El Centro offer?
Of its 6 ports, 6 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 60% above the California average of 3.7 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: CCS, Combined Charging System — the J1772-based DC fast connector.
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 6% of the charging ports in El Centro. It is the only evGateway station 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?
evGateway operates 481 stations in the registry across 42 states, with 560 DC fast and 2,523 Level 2 ports in total. 132 of those stations are in California, under 1% 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 Feb 8, 2025, one of 2,781 stations in California with a 2025 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Oct 12, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Motel 6 El Centro have?
Motel 6 El Centro has 6 charging ports: 6 DC fast.
Does Motel 6 El Centro have DC fast charging?
Yes. The registry lists 6 DC fast ports at Motel 6 El Centro, with CCS connectors.
What connectors does Motel 6 El Centro have?
Motel 6 El Centro has 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 available.
Where is Motel 6 El Centro?
Motel 6 El Centro is at 395 Smoketree Dr, El Centro, CA 92243. Its coordinates are 32.77467, -115.55047.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 383885, 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 383885)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/california/motel-6-el-centro-383885 (data as of October 12, 2026).