EV Charging Stations in Solvang, CA

Data updated October 25, 2026 · Source: U.S. Department of Energy (NREL)

12
Stations
2
With DC Fast
350 kW
Fastest Charger
4
Listed as Free

Solvang EV charging at a glance

Solvang, CA has 12 EV charging stations in the U.S. Department of Energy station database (11 open to the public): 2 with DC fast charging and 10 with Level 2. The fastest listed charger is Old Mission Drive Merkantile (Solvang, CA) at 350 kW (Electrify America). 4 stations are listed as free to charge. Only 1 of 12 stations list a per-kWh price; the lowest listed is $0.38/kWh at First Church of Christ, Scientist. Most common networks: Tesla Destination (3), ChargePoint Network (3), TURNONGREEN (2). Common places to charge: hotel (5), public building (2), parking (2).

Station data: U.S. DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center (NREL), updated October 25, 2026. Prices are often missing or out of date in public databases; confirm in the network's app. How we score stations.

Top-rated charging stations in Solvang

The 11 best public stations by PlugCompass Score (price, speed, reliability, access, ports), always including the fastest, free and cheapest ones. Distance and ads never change the score.

Old Mission Drive Merkantile (Solvang, CA)
9.2
1980 Old Mission Drive Electrify America DC Fast 350 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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New Haven Inn - Tesla Destination
7.9
271 Alisal Rd Tesla Destination Hotel Level 2 10 kW max Free 24 hours daily. Open to all vehicles.
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El Rancho MarketPlace
7.4
2886 Mission Dr eVgo Network Shopping DC Fast 100 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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El Rancho Market
7.1
2886 Mission Dr Non-networked Grocery Level 2 Free 24 hours daily
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The Vinland Hotel & Lounge - Tesla Destination
7.1
1455 Mission Dr Tesla Destination Hotel Level 2 Free 24 hours daily. Open to all vehicles.
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Holiday Inn Express Solvang - Tesla Destination
6.2
1455 Mission Dr Tesla Destination Hotel Level 2 13 kW max Free 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only.
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CITY OF SOLVANG PARKING LOT 1
5.3
482 Alisal Rd ChargePoint Network Parking Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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CITY OF SOLVANG PARKING LOT 3
5.3
1556 Mission Dr ChargePoint Network Parking Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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CITY OF SOLVANG VETERAN MEM LOT
5.3
1745 Mission Dr ChargePoint Network Public building Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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Alisal Ranch Fitness Center
4.6
1054 Alisal Rd TURNONGREEN Hotel Level 2 11.5 kW max Price not published
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Alisal Ranch
4.5
1045 Alisal Rd TURNONGREEN Hotel Level 2 11 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily; for guests only
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Charging Networks in Solvang

ChargePoint Network
3 stations
Tesla Destination
3 stations
TURNONGREEN
2 stations
Non-networked
1 station
EVMATCH
1 station · from $0.38/kWh published
Electrify America
1 station
eVgo Network
1 station

Charger Types in Solvang

DC Fast Charging
2 stations
Level 2 Charging
10 stations

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EV Charging FAQ for Solvang, CA

How many EV charging stations are in Solvang?
Solvang, California has 12 EV charging stations in the U.S. Department of Energy (NREL) station database, 11 of them open to the public, run by 7 networks or operators. Data updated October 25, 2026.
Are there DC fast chargers in Solvang?
Yes. 2 stations in Solvang have DC fast charging. The fastest listed charger is Old Mission Drive Merkantile (Solvang, CA) at 350 kW. How fast your car actually charges also depends on the car and the battery level.
Is there free EV charging in Solvang?
4 stations in Solvang are listed as free to charge. Free charging is often limited to customers, guests or opening hours, and parking may cost extra, so check the station's access notes.
How much does EV charging cost in Solvang?
Most stations do not publish a price: only 1 of 12 list a per-kWh rate. The lowest listed price is $0.38/kWh at First Church of Christ, Scientist. Prices change, so confirm in the network's app before you charge.
Which charging networks operate in Solvang?
The most common are Tesla Destination (3 stations), ChargePoint Network (3 stations), TURNONGREEN (2 stations). In total 7 networks or operators have stations in Solvang.
How does PlugCompass rank charging stations in Solvang?
Every station gets a PlugCompass Score from 0 to 10 built from published facts: price compared with similar chargers, charging speed in kW, driver check-ins, access hours and number of ports. Distance and advertising never change the score. The method is explained at https://plugcompass.com/how-we-score.

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