Northstar Lodge
AvailableEV charging station in Truckee, California, not on a charging network — 2 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 117109.
At a glance
Northstar Lodge is a public EV charging station at 970 Northstar Dr in Truckee, California, not attached to a charging network. It has 2 charging ports (2 Level 2) with J1772 connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Jan 1, 2019.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 117109 |
| Network | Non-networked |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Hotel |
| Open date | Jan 1, 2019 |
| Last updated at source | Jul 15, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- J1772 — The standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
Pricing: Free
Location
- Address
- 970 Northstar Dr
- City
- Truckee
- State
- California
- ZIP
- 96161
- Coordinates
- 39.27615, -120.12232
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does Northstar Lodge 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: J1772, the standard Level 1/2 AC connector. Pricing as reported to the registry: “Free”. The site is listed as a hotel location.
How does Northstar Lodge compare with other stations in Truckee?
Truckee has 25 charging stations in the DOE registry with 108 ports. Northstar Lodge accounts for 2% of the charging ports in Truckee. 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 Northstar Lodge?
Northstar Lodge 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 public, meaning it is listed as open to any driver. It opened on Jan 1, 2019, one of 423 stations in California with a 2019 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Jul 15, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Northstar Lodge have?
Northstar Lodge has 2 charging ports: 2 Level 2.
Does Northstar Lodge have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 2 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does Northstar Lodge have?
Northstar Lodge has J1772 connectors.
Is charging at Northstar Lodge free?
Pricing as reported to the DOE registry: Free.
Is Northstar Lodge open to the public?
Yes. Northstar Lodge is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Northstar Lodge?
Northstar Lodge is at 970 Northstar Dr, Truckee, CA 96161. Its coordinates are 39.27615, -120.12232.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 117109, 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, “Northstar Lodge, Truckee, CA (AFDC station 117109)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/california/northstar-lodge-117109 (data as of October 12, 2026).