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El Rancho Marketplace

3.8(5)

EVgo

1 ports · CHAdeMO / CCS1 · up to 100 kW

PRICING

$0.51 / kWh

AI Overview

The station's physical display screen is heavily scratched and difficult to read; charging through the app or auto-connect works reliably. Drivers report occasional charger failures (sessions that won't start or connectors that won't release), requiring customer service contact to resolve. The station is located in an upscale grocery marketplace with amenities and seating, making it a reasonable place to wait during a charge.

Address

2886 Mission DriveSolvang, CA 93463United States

Hours

Open 24 hours

Reviews

  • John Yeung★★★★★Sep 2025 • Google Maps

    Excellent charge, very happy to find it available

  • Amelie Grahm★★★★★May 2025 • Google Maps

    On at least 2 of my trips to this charging station, I have encountered other EV drivers who report having their car engines break down shortly after attempting to charge here (using both CHAdeMO and CCS plugs). I’d highly recommend using *any other charging station* besides this one.

  • EV & RV★★★★★Nov 2024 • Google Maps

    Pretty consistent charge of 75kW Should definitely have more charger units. Clean surroundings and well lit area. Autocharge worked great.

  • MIke Klaus★★★★★Apr 2024 • Google Maps

    Plenty of times the charge won't start, or the charger won't release from my car. I call customer service. They are polite, but go through a bunch of security to identify that it is me charging my car .. as if a "bad guy" would be charging my car!!

  • Margaret Moser★★★★★Jun 2023 • Google Maps

    One station with two sides: a ChAdeMO and a fast DC (CCS). Only one reserved parking space for charging, but you can park on the other side of the station such that both could be used at once. In the parking lot of an upscale grocery which has a deli and snacks along with some shaded outdoor tables for eating. A pretty good place to spend a few minutes if you need a quick charge.

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