Sandy Cove
AvailableEV charging station in Desert Hot Springs, California on the Loop network — 4 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 463141.
At a glance
Sandy Cove is a public EV charging station at 17325 Johnson Rd in Desert Hot Springs, California, on the Loop network. It has 4 charging ports (4 Level 2) with J1772 connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Apr 28, 2026.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 463141 |
| Network | Loop |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Other |
| Open date | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Last updated at source | Sep 22, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- J1772 — The standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
Pricing: not listed in the DOE registry.
Location
- Address
- 17325 Johnson Rd
- State
- California
- ZIP
- 92241
- Coordinates
- 33.92315, -116.44471
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does Sandy Cove offer?
Of its 4 ports, 4 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 roughly in line with the California average of 3.7 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: J1772, the standard Level 1/2 AC connector. The site is listed as a other location.
How does Sandy Cove compare with other stations in Desert Hot Springs?
Desert Hot Springs has 10 charging stations in the DOE registry with 40 ports. Sandy Cove accounts for 10% of the charging ports in Desert Hot Springs. It is the only Loop station in Desert Hot Springs. 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 Sandy Cove?
Loop operates 1,233 stations in the registry across 40 states, with 162 DC fast and 9,900 Level 2 ports in total. 591 of those stations are in California, 3% 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 Apr 28, 2026, one of 2,420 stations in California with a 2026 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Sep 22, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Sandy Cove have?
Sandy Cove has 4 charging ports: 4 Level 2.
Does Sandy Cove have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 4 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does Sandy Cove have?
Sandy Cove has J1772 connectors.
Is Sandy Cove open to the public?
Yes. Sandy Cove is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Sandy Cove?
Sandy Cove is at 17325 Johnson Rd, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92241. Its coordinates are 33.92315, -116.44471.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 463141, 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, “Sandy Cove, Desert Hot Springs, CA (AFDC station 463141)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/california/sandy-cove-463141 (data as of October 12, 2026).