The Top Story
AvailableEV charging station in Loyalton, California, not on a charging network — 1 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 254014.
At a glance
The Top Story is a public EV charging station at 413 Beckwith St in Loyalton, California, not attached to a charging network. It has 1 charging port (1 Level 2) with J1772 connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Oct 30, 2022.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 254014 |
| Network | Non-networked |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Bed & breakfast |
| Open date | Oct 30, 2022 |
| Last updated at source | Feb 2, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- J1772 — The standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
Pricing: $20 per session
Location
- Address
- 413 Beckwith St
- City
- Loyalton
- State
- California
- ZIP
- 96118
- Coordinates
- 39.67691, -120.24448
Within ~15 km
Nearby charging
No other registered stations within ~15 km.
What kind of charging does The Top Story offer?
Of its 1 port, 1 is 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 73% 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: “$20 per session”. The site is listed as a bed & breakfast location.
How does The Top Story compare with other stations in Loyalton?
Loyalton has 1 charging station in the DOE registry with 1 ports. 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 Top Story?
The Top Story 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 Oct 30, 2022, one of 2,281 stations in California with a 2022 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Feb 2, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does The Top Story have?
The Top Story has 1 charging port: 1 Level 2.
Does The Top Story have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its one port is Level 2.
What connectors does The Top Story have?
The Top Story has J1772 connectors.
Is charging at The Top Story free?
Pricing as reported to the DOE registry: $20 per session.
Is The Top Story open to the public?
Yes. The Top Story is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is The Top Story?
The Top Story is at 413 Beckwith St, Loyalton, CA 96118. Its coordinates are 39.67691, -120.24448.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 254014, 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 Top Story, Loyalton, CA (AFDC station 254014)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/california/the-top-story-254014 (data as of October 12, 2026).