The Padre Hotel - Tesla Destination
AvailableEV charging station in Bakersfield, California on the Tesla Destination network — 3 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 169185.
At a glance
The Padre Hotel - Tesla Destination is a public EV charging station at 1702 18th St in Bakersfield, California, on the Tesla Destination network. It has 3 charging ports (3 Level 2) with NACS (Tesla) connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Jun 2, 2015.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 169185 |
| Network | Tesla Destination |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Open date | Jun 2, 2015 |
| Last updated at source | Aug 27, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- NACS (Tesla) — The North American Charging Standard connector.
Pricing: Free
Charging network
Operates 4,513 stations in the DOE registry — view the full network →
Location
- Address
- 1702 18th St
- City
- Bakersfield
- State
- California
- ZIP
- 93301
- Coordinates
- 35.37531, -119.02162
Within ~15 km
Nearby charging
- WattEV - Bakersfield (HWY65)50 ports
Watt EV · Available
Tesla Supercharger · Available
- Bakersfield Marriott19 ports
evGateway · Available
- Bakersfield Hospitality LLC18 ports
Evolv Charging · Available
- Kern Family Health Care16 ports
ChargePoint · Available
- Residences At E Hills14 ports
Loop · Available
What kind of charging does The Padre Hotel - Tesla Destination 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: NACS (Tesla), the North American Charging Standard connector. Pricing as reported to the registry: “Free”.
How does The Padre Hotel - Tesla Destination compare with other stations in Bakersfield?
Bakersfield has 147 charging stations in the DOE registry with 609 ports, the 24th-most of 812 cities and towns in California. The Padre Hotel - Tesla Destination accounts for under 1% of the charging ports in Bakersfield. Tesla Destination runs 2 stations in Bakersfield. 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 Padre Hotel - Tesla Destination?
Tesla's Level 2 destination chargers at hotels, restaurants and resorts. Tesla Destination operates 4,513 stations in the registry across 51 states, with 18,149 Level 2 ports in total. 754 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 Jun 2, 2015, one of 265 stations in California with a 2015 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Aug 27, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does The Padre Hotel - Tesla Destination have?
The Padre Hotel - Tesla Destination has 3 charging ports: 3 Level 2.
Does The Padre Hotel - Tesla Destination have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 3 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does The Padre Hotel - Tesla Destination have?
The Padre Hotel - Tesla Destination has NACS (Tesla) connectors.
Is charging at The Padre Hotel - Tesla Destination free?
Pricing as reported to the DOE registry: Free.
Is The Padre Hotel - Tesla Destination open to the public?
Yes. The Padre Hotel - Tesla Destination is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is The Padre Hotel - Tesla Destination?
The Padre Hotel - Tesla Destination is at 1702 18th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301. Its coordinates are 35.37531, -119.02162.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 169185, 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 Padre Hotel - Tesla Destination, Bakersfield, CA (AFDC station 169185)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/california/the-padre-hotel-tesla-destination-169185 (data as of October 12, 2026).