NEX NS China Lake
AvailableEV charging station in Ridgecrest, California, not on a charging network — 2 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 445584.
At a glance
NEX NS China Lake is a private EV charging station at Richmond Rd in Ridgecrest, California, not attached to a charging network. It has 2 charging ports (2 Level 2) with NEMA 14-50 connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Aug 5, 2025.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 445584 |
| Network | Non-networked |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Private |
| Facility | Federal government |
| Open date | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Last updated at source | Feb 2, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- NEMA 14-50 — 240V outlet (RV-style plug).
Pricing: not listed in the DOE registry.
Location
- Address
- Richmond Rd
- City
- Ridgecrest
- State
- California
- ZIP
- 93555
- Coordinates
- 35.65310, -117.64447
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does NEX NS China Lake offer?
Of its 2 ports, 2 are 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 half of the California average of 3.7 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: NEMA 14-50, 240V outlet (RV-style plug). The site is listed as a federal government location. It is flagged as workplace charging.
How does NEX NS China Lake compare with other stations in Ridgecrest?
Ridgecrest has 6 charging stations in the DOE registry with 25 ports. NEX NS China Lake accounts for 8% of the charging ports in Ridgecrest. 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 NEX NS China Lake?
NEX NS China Lake 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 “Available” status mean?
“Available” means the station is open and in service according to the DOE registry. Its access code is private, meaning use is restricted, for example to a fleet, employees or residents. It opened on Aug 5, 2025, one of 2,781 stations in California with a 2025 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Feb 2, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does NEX NS China Lake have?
NEX NS China Lake has 2 charging ports: 2 Level 2.
Does NEX NS China Lake have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 2 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does NEX NS China Lake have?
NEX NS China Lake has NEMA 14-50 connectors.
Is NEX NS China Lake open to the public?
No. NEX NS China Lake is listed with private access.
Where is NEX NS China Lake?
NEX NS China Lake is at Richmond Rd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Its coordinates are 35.65310, -117.64447.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 445584, 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, “NEX NS China Lake, Ridgecrest, CA (AFDC station 445584)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/california/nex-ns-china-lake-445584 (data as of October 12, 2026).