WattEV - Bakersfield (HWY65)
AvailableEV charging station in Bakersfield, California on the Watt EV network — 50 DC fast. US DOE AFDC station 347218.
At a glance
WattEV - Bakersfield (HWY65) is a public EV charging station at 18836 CA-65 in Bakersfield, California, on the Watt EV network. It has 50 charging ports (50 DC fast) with CCS and J3271 connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Apr 1, 2024.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 347218 |
| Network | Watt EV |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Truck stop |
| Open date | Apr 1, 2024 |
| Last updated at source | May 12, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- CCS — Combined Charging System — the J1772-based DC fast connector.
- J3271
Pricing: not listed in the DOE registry.
Location
- Address
- 18836 CA-65
- City
- Bakersfield
- State
- California
- ZIP
- 93308
- Coordinates
- 35.46767, -119.07412
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does WattEV - Bakersfield (HWY65) offer?
Of its 50 ports, 50 are DC fast. DC fast ports deliver direct current straight to the battery and are the ones used for quick stops on longer trips. That is about 13.3 times the California average of 3.7 ports per station. The registry lists 2 connector types: CCS, Combined Charging System — the J1772-based DC fast connector; J3271. The site is listed as a truck stop location.
How does WattEV - Bakersfield (HWY65) 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. WattEV - Bakersfield (HWY65) accounts for 8% of the charging ports in Bakersfield. Watt EV 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 WattEV - Bakersfield (HWY65)?
Watt EV operates 13 stations in the registry across 2 states, with 476 DC fast ports in total. 12 of those stations are in California, under 1% of the state's 21,814. By port count this is the 3rd-biggest Watt EV station in the country.
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 Apr 1, 2024, one of 2,233 stations in California with a 2024 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on May 12, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does WattEV - Bakersfield (HWY65) have?
WattEV - Bakersfield (HWY65) has 50 charging ports: 50 DC fast.
Does WattEV - Bakersfield (HWY65) have DC fast charging?
Yes. The registry lists 50 DC fast ports at WattEV - Bakersfield (HWY65), with CCS connectors.
What connectors does WattEV - Bakersfield (HWY65) have?
WattEV - Bakersfield (HWY65) has CCS and J3271 connectors.
Is WattEV - Bakersfield (HWY65) open to the public?
Yes. WattEV - Bakersfield (HWY65) is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is WattEV - Bakersfield (HWY65)?
WattEV - Bakersfield (HWY65) is at 18836 CA-65, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Its coordinates are 35.46767, -119.07412.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 347218, 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, “WattEV - Bakersfield (HWY65), Bakersfield, CA (AFDC station 347218)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/california/wattev-bakersfield-hwy65-347218 (data as of October 12, 2026).