Rinconada Library
AvailableEV charging station in Palo Alto, California on the PowerFlex network — 3 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 397996.
At a glance
Rinconada Library is a public EV charging station at 1213 Newell Rd in Palo Alto, California, on the PowerFlex network. It has 3 charging ports (3 Level 2) with J1772 connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Jun 6, 2025.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 397996 |
| Network | PowerFlex |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Library |
| Open date | Jun 6, 2025 |
| Last updated at source | Jun 17, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- J1772 — The standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
Pricing: $0.24 per kWh
Location
- Address
- 1213 Newell Rd
- City
- Palo Alto
- State
- California
- ZIP
- 94303
- Coordinates
- 37.44552, -122.13890
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does Rinconada Library offer?
Of its 3 ports, 3 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 20% below 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: “$0.24 per kWh”. The site is listed as a library location.
How does Rinconada Library compare with other stations in Palo Alto?
Palo Alto has 218 charging stations in the DOE registry with 981 ports, the 16th-most of 812 cities and towns in California. Rinconada Library accounts for under 1% of the charging ports in Palo Alto. PowerFlex runs 9 stations in Palo Alto. 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 Rinconada Library?
PowerFlex operates 253 stations in the registry across 6 states, with 145 DC fast and 4,527 Level 2 ports in total. 242 of those stations are in California, 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 Jun 6, 2025, one of 2,781 stations in California with a 2025 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Jun 17, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Rinconada Library have?
Rinconada Library has 3 charging ports: 3 Level 2.
Does Rinconada Library have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 3 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does Rinconada Library have?
Rinconada Library has J1772 connectors.
Is charging at Rinconada Library free?
Pricing as reported to the DOE registry: $0.24 per kWh.
Is Rinconada Library open to the public?
Yes. Rinconada Library is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Rinconada Library?
Rinconada Library is at 1213 Newell Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303. Its coordinates are 37.44552, -122.13890.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 397996, 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, “Rinconada Library, Palo Alto, CA (AFDC station 397996)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/california/rinconada-library-397996 (data as of October 12, 2026).