Northgate Mall
AvailableEV charging station in San Rafael, California on the EVgo network — 2 DC fast. US DOE AFDC station 228281.
At a glance
Northgate Mall is a public EV charging station at 5800 Northgate Dr in San Rafael, California, on the EVgo network. It has 2 charging ports (2 DC fast) with CHAdeMO and CCS connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Mar 7, 2018.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 228281 |
| Network | EVgo |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Open date | Mar 7, 2018 |
| 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
- 5800 Northgate Dr
- City
- San Rafael
- State
- California
- ZIP
- 94903
- Coordinates
- 38.00534, -122.54506
Within ~15 km
Nearby charging
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What kind of charging does Northgate Mall offer?
Of its 2 ports, 2 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 half of 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 Northgate Mall compare with other stations in San Rafael?
San Rafael has 68 charging stations in the DOE registry with 187 ports. Northgate Mall accounts for 1% of the charging ports in San Rafael. It is the only EVgo station in San Rafael. 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 Northgate Mall?
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 Mar 7, 2018, one of 330 stations in California with a 2018 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Oct 11, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Northgate Mall have?
Northgate Mall has 2 charging ports: 2 DC fast.
Does Northgate Mall have DC fast charging?
Yes. The registry lists 2 DC fast ports at Northgate Mall, with CHAdeMO and CCS connectors.
What connectors does Northgate Mall have?
Northgate Mall has CHAdeMO and CCS connectors.
Is Northgate Mall open to the public?
Yes. Northgate Mall is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Northgate Mall?
Northgate Mall is at 5800 Northgate Dr, San Rafael, CA 94903. Its coordinates are 38.00534, -122.54506.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 228281, 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, “Northgate Mall, San Rafael, CA (AFDC station 228281)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/california/northgate-mall-228281 (data as of October 12, 2026).