Circle R Motel
AvailableEV charging station in Salida, Colorado, not on a charging network — 2 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 198031.
At a glance
Circle R Motel is a public EV charging station at 304 E Rainbow Blvd in Salida, Colorado, not attached to a charging network. It has 2 charging ports (2 Level 2) with J1772 connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Oct 18, 2021.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 198031 |
| Network | Non-networked |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Hotel |
| Open date | Oct 18, 2021 |
| Last updated at source | Feb 2, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- J1772 — The standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
Pricing: Free
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does Circle R Motel 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 29% below the Colorado average of 2.8 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: J1772, the standard Level 1/2 AC connector. Pricing as reported to the registry: “Free”. The site is listed as a hotel location.
How does Circle R Motel compare with other stations in Salida?
Salida has 13 charging stations in the DOE registry with 36 ports. Circle R Motel accounts for 6% of the charging ports in Salida. Statewide, Colorado has 3,163 stations and 8,973 ports, the 7th-largest station count of the 51 states and DC. The biggest station in Colorado, NREL Employee Parking Garage in Golden, has 108 ports.
Who operates Circle R Motel?
Circle R Motel is listed as non-networked: its chargers are not run through a charging-network account. Colorado has 263 non-networked stations, 8% 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 18, 2021, one of 450 stations in Colorado with a 2021 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Feb 2, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Circle R Motel have?
Circle R Motel has 2 charging ports: 2 Level 2.
Does Circle R Motel have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 2 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does Circle R Motel have?
Circle R Motel has J1772 connectors.
Is charging at Circle R Motel free?
Pricing as reported to the DOE registry: Free.
Is Circle R Motel open to the public?
Yes. Circle R Motel is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Circle R Motel?
Circle R Motel is at 304 E Rainbow Blvd, Salida, CO 81201. Its coordinates are 38.52428, -105.99976.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 198031, 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, “Circle R Motel, Salida, CO (AFDC station 198031)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/colorado/circle-r-motel-198031 (data as of October 12, 2026).