Target
AvailableEV charging station in San Luis Obispo, California, not on a charging network — 6 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 48368.
At a glance
Target is a public EV charging station at 12076 Los Osos Valley Rd in San Luis Obispo, California, not attached to a charging network. It has 6 charging ports (6 Level 2) with J1772 connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Jun 30, 2012.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 48368 |
| Network | Non-networked |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Shopping center |
| Open date | Jun 30, 2012 |
| Last updated at source | Feb 2, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- J1772 — The standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
Pricing: not listed in the DOE registry.
Location
- Address
- 12076 Los Osos Valley Rd
- City
- San Luis Obispo
- State
- California
- ZIP
- 93401
- Coordinates
- 35.25211, -120.68597
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does Target offer?
Of its 6 ports, 6 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 60% above 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 shopping center location.
How does Target compare with other stations in San Luis Obispo?
San Luis Obispo has 123 charging stations in the DOE registry with 371 ports. Target accounts for 2% of the charging ports in San Luis Obispo. 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 Target?
Target 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 Jun 30, 2012, one of 93 stations in California with a 2012 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Feb 2, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Target have?
Target has 6 charging ports: 6 Level 2.
Does Target have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 6 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does Target have?
Target has J1772 connectors.
Is Target open to the public?
Yes. Target is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Target?
Target is at 12076 Los Osos Valley Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. Its coordinates are 35.25211, -120.68597.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 48368, 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, “Target, San Luis Obispo, CA (AFDC station 48368)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/california/target-48368 (data as of October 12, 2026).