Universal Studios Hollywood - Tesla Destination
AvailableEV charging station in Universal City, California on the Tesla Destination network — 2 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 169231.
At a glance
Universal Studios Hollywood - Tesla Destination is a public EV charging station at 8039 Universal City Plaza in Universal City, California, on the Tesla Destination network. It has 2 charging ports (2 Level 2) with NACS (Tesla) connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Dec 18, 2015.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 169231 |
| Network | Tesla Destination |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Open date | Dec 18, 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
- 8039 Universal City Plaza
- City
- Universal City
- State
- California
- ZIP
- 91608
- Coordinates
- 34.13812, -118.35338
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does Universal Studios Hollywood - Tesla Destination offer?
Of its 2 ports, 2 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 half of 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 Universal Studios Hollywood - Tesla Destination compare with other stations in Universal City?
Universal City has 62 charging stations in the DOE registry with 157 ports. Universal Studios Hollywood - Tesla Destination accounts for 1% of the charging ports in Universal City. Tesla Destination runs 2 stations in Universal City. 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 Universal Studios Hollywood - 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 Dec 18, 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 Universal Studios Hollywood - Tesla Destination have?
Universal Studios Hollywood - Tesla Destination has 2 charging ports: 2 Level 2.
Does Universal Studios Hollywood - Tesla Destination have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 2 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does Universal Studios Hollywood - Tesla Destination have?
Universal Studios Hollywood - Tesla Destination has NACS (Tesla) connectors.
Is charging at Universal Studios Hollywood - Tesla Destination free?
Pricing as reported to the DOE registry: Free.
Is Universal Studios Hollywood - Tesla Destination open to the public?
Yes. Universal Studios Hollywood - Tesla Destination is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Universal Studios Hollywood - Tesla Destination?
Universal Studios Hollywood - Tesla Destination is at 8039 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608. Its coordinates are 34.13812, -118.35338.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 169231, 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, “Universal Studios Hollywood - Tesla Destination, Universal City, CA (AFDC station 169231)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/california/universal-studios-hollywood-tesla-destination-169231 (data as of October 12, 2026).