The Blue Swallow Motel - Tesla Destination
AvailableEV charging station in Tucumcari, New Mexico on the Tesla Destination network — 3 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 114820.
At a glance
The Blue Swallow Motel - Tesla Destination is a public EV charging station at 815 E Route 66 Blvd in Tucumcari, New Mexico, on the Tesla Destination network. It has 3 charging ports (3 Level 2) with NACS (Tesla) connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Mar 17, 2016.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 114820 |
| Network | Tesla Destination |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Hotel |
| Open date | Mar 17, 2016 |
| 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
- 815 E Route 66 Blvd
- City
- Tucumcari
- State
- New Mexico
- ZIP
- 88401
- Coordinates
- 35.17180, -103.71714
Within ~15 km
Nearby charging
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EVgo · Available
What kind of charging does The Blue Swallow Motel - Tesla Destination offer?
Of its 3 ports, 3 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 14% above the New Mexico average of 2.6 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: NACS (Tesla), the North American Charging Standard connector. Pricing as reported to the registry: “Free”. The site is listed as a hotel location.
How does The Blue Swallow Motel - Tesla Destination compare with other stations in Tucumcari?
Tucumcari has 6 charging stations in the DOE registry with 31 ports, the 12th-most of 84 cities and towns in New Mexico. The Blue Swallow Motel - Tesla Destination accounts for 10% of the charging ports in Tucumcari. It is the only Tesla Destination station in Tucumcari. Statewide, New Mexico has 549 stations and 1,450 ports, the 32nd-largest station count of the 51 states and DC. The biggest station in New Mexico, Avanya Plaza - Tesla Supercharger in Albuquerque, has 24 ports.
Who operates The Blue Swallow Motel - 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. 27 of those stations are in New Mexico, 5% of the state's 549.
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 17, 2016, one of 7 stations in New Mexico with a 2016 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Aug 27, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does The Blue Swallow Motel - Tesla Destination have?
The Blue Swallow Motel - Tesla Destination has 3 charging ports: 3 Level 2.
Does The Blue Swallow Motel - Tesla Destination have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 3 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does The Blue Swallow Motel - Tesla Destination have?
The Blue Swallow Motel - Tesla Destination has NACS (Tesla) connectors.
Is charging at The Blue Swallow Motel - Tesla Destination free?
Pricing as reported to the DOE registry: Free.
Is The Blue Swallow Motel - Tesla Destination open to the public?
Yes. The Blue Swallow Motel - Tesla Destination is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is The Blue Swallow Motel - Tesla Destination?
The Blue Swallow Motel - Tesla Destination is at 815 E Route 66 Blvd, Tucumcari, NM 88401. Its coordinates are 35.17180, -103.71714.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 114820, 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, “The Blue Swallow Motel - Tesla Destination, Tucumcari, NM (AFDC station 114820)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/new-mexico/the-blue-swallow-motel-tesla-destination-114820 (data as of October 12, 2026).