22 Apr EV Charging Stations

The Most Convenient EV Charging Stations in the Tri-Valley

Whether you’ve got a Tesla Model S, Model X, or you’re on the list to get the new Tesla Model 3, it’s important to know where the nearest EV charging station is – or to find someone that offers EV charging station installation. Electric vehicles are definitely going to be getting more and more popular, and you’ll need to know the most convenient EV charging stations in the Tri-Valley so that your vehicle is never without juice.

Las Positas College

Price: free

Operating Hours: available 24/7

Ports: 2 Wall Outlet (120v)s, 2 EV Plug (J1772)s

On your way home from class and realize that your EV needs charging? Don’t sweat it. Las Positas College has an EV charging station right on campus. Located in parking lot F, this station is free and available 24/7. While it’s intended for Las Positas students and faculty, if you’re passing through Livermore (on your way to Costco, perhaps?) and need an emergency recharge, you can do so here.

San Francisco Premium Outlets

Price: dependent on EVgo charging plan

Operating Hours: available 24/7

Ports: EV Plug (J1772), 2 CHAdeMO DCFCs, 2 SAE Combo DCFCs

In terms of the most convenient EV charging stations in the Tri-Valley, this one hits the spot. Grab a bite at the food court while your car charges, then hop back onto I-580 and get on your way to work in no time. There are multiple outlets so you shouldn’t have to fight with other EV drivers for a spot. You need an EVgo charging plan for this station (and for most others).

Tesla Service Center Dublin

Price: free for Tesla owners

Operating Hours: available 24/7

Ports: Tesla Supercharger

The Tesla Superchargers are truly convenient – and fast. Rather than charging your electric vehicle in a matter of hours, it takes only minutes to charge up your Model S and get back on the road. Tesla service centers are located near public wifi hotspots, coffee shops, and convenience stores, so you can take a break while your EV charges up. Charging for 30 minutes gets you up to 170 miles in travel range, which is plenty to get you to where you are going or to another charging station.

Stoneridge Shopping Center

Price: dependent on EVgo charging plan

Operating Hours: 10 am – 9 pm

Ports: EV Plug (J1772), 2 CHAdeMO DCFCs, SAE Combo DCFC

Planning on doing some shopping? Might as well charge your electric vehicle while you’re at it! There are plenty of ports at the Stoneridge Mall shopping center, so you can do your shopping, grab a bite to eat at the Cheesecake factory, and then hop onto either I-580 or I-680 and zip on home with plenty of battery life left.

Dublin Whole Foods Market

Price: dependent on EVgo charging plan

Operating Hours: available 24/7

Ports: 2 CHAdeMO DCFCs, SAE Combo DCFC

Whole Foods Market in Dublin, CA, is a great place to shop – and charge your EV. While you don’t need an EVgo plan, you’ll get the best prices if you do have one. By the time you’re done shopping, your call will be charged and ready for more. And Hacienda Crossings is just down the road, so you could even enjoy lunch, a movie, or continue your shopping spree afterward!

Wheel Works Livermore

Price: Free

Operating Hours: 7am – 7pm

Ports: EV Plug (J1772)

This EV charging station is convenient if you don’t have a chance to charge up before going over the Altamont on your way home to Tracy or Mountain House. It’s also one of the last charging stations you’ll find before heading out of the Tri-Valley, so make sure to stop here if your battery is getting dangerously low.

As electric vehicles become more and more popular, we hope to add to our list of the most convenient EV charging stations in the Tri-Valley. Until then, we hope this has been helpful to you!  If you want to learn more about how to cut costs and save energy then take a look at our blog on the energy savings of a whole house fan cost and installation.