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How do you charge an electric car in Oakland?
My brother’s family lives in the Oakland area, and I was planning on taking the kids this weekend to go see their cousins. I wanted to know how to charge an electric car in Oakland, though. I own an EV, and have never driven it through the city. Don’t want to get stranded somewhere.
Jason Crosby · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Charging in
Oakland
shouldn’t be much of an issue, as long as you have a good idea of where your charging ports are going to be. The city offers over 200 locations to charge your EV, and some of them are even free (about 40%). Some of the most popular charging locations in Oakland include: - Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel
- Alcopark Garage
- 1111 Broadway
- Peralta College
- Whole Foods - Oakland
Just be sure that you don’t leave your vehicle unattended. Once it’s done charging, you’ll need to move it, or expect to face a pretty substantial fine, thanks to a new law California has been eyeing. Otherwise, you’ll be charging your electric just as you would in any other city or state, and will probably have better access to charging ports, too. California leads the rest of the U.S. in terms of charging port numbers.
And if you’re planning on heading to the airport, the Oakland International Airport now offers charging ports, and was the first airport in Northern California to do so. So, while non-Californians might have a reason to worry about charging ports being few and far between, California has no such issue.
And if you’re looking to eliminate the issues you’ve been having with overpaying for your car insurance, then consider switching to
Jerry
instead of leaving the decision up to someone else. We can help you understand your policy, and then assist you in finding the most affordable plan and premium for your needs. It’s kind of our thing. MORE: Where Are the Best Places to Build EV Chargers?
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