Fairmont Orchid
AvailableEV charging station in Kamuela, Hawaii, not on a charging network — 2 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 51529.
At a glance
Fairmont Orchid is a public EV charging station at 1 N Kaniku Dr in Kamuela, Hawaii, 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 Mar 20, 2013.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 51529 |
| Network | Non-networked |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Hotel |
| Open date | Mar 20, 2013 |
| Last updated at source | Aug 11, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- J1772 — The standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
Pricing: Free
Location
- Address
- 1 N Kaniku Dr
- City
- Kamuela
- State
- Hawaii
- ZIP
- 96743
- Coordinates
- 19.95070, -155.85970
Within ~15 km
Nearby charging
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What kind of charging does Fairmont Orchid 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 30% below the Hawaii average of 2.9 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 Fairmont Orchid compare with other stations in Kamuela?
Kamuela has 1 charging station in the DOE registry with 2 ports. Statewide, Hawaii has 465 stations and 1,330 ports, the 35th-largest station count of the 51 states and DC. The biggest station in Hawaii, Kalae Tower on Oahu in Honolulu, has 62 ports.
Who operates Fairmont Orchid?
Fairmont Orchid is listed as non-networked: its chargers are not run through a charging-network account. Hawaii has 108 non-networked stations, 23% 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 Mar 20, 2013, one of 16 stations in Hawaii with a 2013 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Aug 11, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Fairmont Orchid have?
Fairmont Orchid has 2 charging ports: 2 Level 2.
Does Fairmont Orchid have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 2 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does Fairmont Orchid have?
Fairmont Orchid has J1772 connectors.
Is charging at Fairmont Orchid free?
Pricing as reported to the DOE registry: Free.
Is Fairmont Orchid open to the public?
Yes. Fairmont Orchid is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Fairmont Orchid?
Fairmont Orchid is at 1 N Kaniku Dr, Kamuela, HI 96743. Its coordinates are 19.95070, -155.85970.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 51529, 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, “Fairmont Orchid, Kamuela, HI (AFDC station 51529)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/hawaii/fairmont-orchid-51529 (data as of October 12, 2026).