University of California - University Lot
AvailableEV charging station in Merced, California on the Blink network — 2 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 346053.
At a glance
University of California - University Lot is a public EV charging station at 5200 N Lake Rd in Merced, California, on the Blink network. It has 2 charging ports (2 Level 2) with J1772 connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since May 10, 2024.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 346053 |
| Network | Blink |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Open date | May 10, 2024 |
| Last updated at source | Oct 12, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- J1772 — The standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
Pricing: not listed in the DOE registry.
Location
- Address
- 5200 N Lake Rd
- City
- Merced
- State
- California
- ZIP
- 95343
- Coordinates
- 37.36232, -120.42823
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does University of California - University Lot 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: J1772, the standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
How does University of California - University Lot compare with other stations in Merced?
Merced has 21 charging stations in the DOE registry with 86 ports. University of California - University Lot accounts for 2% of the charging ports in Merced. Blink runs 2 stations in Merced. 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 University of California - University Lot?
Blink Charging's public network — largely Level 2. Blink operates 6,186 stations in the registry across 52 states, with 2,086 DC fast and 21,012 Level 2 ports in total. 643 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 May 10, 2024, one of 2,233 stations in California with a 2024 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Oct 12, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does University of California - University Lot have?
University of California - University Lot has 2 charging ports: 2 Level 2.
Does University of California - University Lot have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 2 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does University of California - University Lot have?
University of California - University Lot has J1772 connectors.
Is University of California - University Lot open to the public?
Yes. University of California - University Lot is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is University of California - University Lot?
University of California - University Lot is at 5200 N Lake Rd, Merced, CA 95343. Its coordinates are 37.36232, -120.42823.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 346053, 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, “University of California - University Lot, Merced, CA (AFDC station 346053)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/california/university-of-california-university-lot-346053 (data as of October 12, 2026).