The Grove
AvailableEV charging station in Los Angeles, California, not on a charging network — 6 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 69138.
At a glance
The Grove is a public EV charging station at 189 The Grove Dr in Los Angeles, 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 May 1, 2015.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 69138 |
| Network | Non-networked |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Shopping mall |
| Open date | May 1, 2015 |
| Last updated at source | Feb 2, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- J1772 — The standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
Pricing: $0.50 per kWh; $10/hr idle fee
Location
- Address
- 189 The Grove Dr
- City
- Los Angeles
- State
- California
- ZIP
- 90036
- Coordinates
- 34.07294, -118.35816
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does The Grove 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. Pricing as reported to the registry: “$0.50 per kWh; $10/hr idle fee”. The site is listed as a shopping mall location.
How does The Grove compare with other stations in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles has 2,123 charging stations in the DOE registry with 10,316 ports, the most of 812 cities and towns in California. The Grove accounts for under 1% of the charging ports in Los Angeles. 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 The Grove?
The Grove 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 May 1, 2015, one of 265 stations in California with a 2015 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Feb 2, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does The Grove have?
The Grove has 6 charging ports: 6 Level 2.
Does The Grove have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 6 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does The Grove have?
The Grove has J1772 connectors.
Is charging at The Grove free?
Pricing as reported to the DOE registry: $0.50 per kWh; $10/hr idle fee.
Is The Grove open to the public?
Yes. The Grove is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is The Grove?
The Grove is at 189 The Grove Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90036. Its coordinates are 34.07294, -118.35816.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 69138, 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, “The Grove, Los Angeles, CA (AFDC station 69138)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/california/the-grove-69138 (data as of October 12, 2026).