For over a decade, electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers have made significant strides in developing better charging capacities and capabilities. These improvements have led to longer driving ranges and faster charging times, two key factors once considered the EV’s Achilles’ heel. As a result, EVs have accounted for over 6% of automobile sales as recently as the third quarter of 2022.
Not coincidentally, the rise in popularity of EVs has led to a boom in new electric charging stations. Car owners concerned about driving range and the availability of public charging stations now have a plethora of options and convenient online tools to locate and pay for charging nearly everywhere. We asked our EV experts to create a list of local charging stations. If you live in Dublin and own or plan to buy an EV, this list will help you prepare for your daily commute and more extended getaways.
National Charging Networks
Currently, over 20 charging networks operate in the United States. The top five networks based on the number of locations and charging ports rank as follows:
- ChargePoint: 15,454 locations with a total of 48,946 ports.
- Tesla: 5,682 locations with 27,257 ports.
- SemaConnect: 1,908 locations with 5,802 ports.
- Blink: 1,416 locations with 3,312 ports.
- Electrify America: 851 locations with 3,264 ports.
You should know that non-networked charging stations total 5,872 locations with 12,412 ports, which would put them in the third position on our list. However, this catch-all category can be deceiving as non-networked charging stations can include home charging stations depending on the setup. In addition, you need to understand several other differences that have advantages and disadvantaged.
Non-networked charging stations can’t access the electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) portal, an online network of management tools that network stations use to list the location and sell you electricity. As a result, you may not find them as quickly as you would a networked station. However, non-networked stations don’t need to list on the EVSE because they can’t sell the electricity. Instead, they agree to let anyone who plugs in charge for free.
You’ll find these stations around Dublin and across the country, mainly by accident but sometimes not. For example, your favorite restaurant might install a non-networked charging station as a reward for guests. Or you could find one at the local grocery store or shopping mall, established with the same intent, adding value for your patronage. Even non-retail businesses have started installing charging stations as an added employee benefit. Most companies, retail or otherwise, promote this added service on their website or via inter-office communications.
We recommend that you check your favorite public places to see if they have non-networked charging, which can save you a lot of money. Imagine driving to the grocery store, then the mall, the gym, and finally, dinner at your favorite pub and being able to charge at each location. And for free. You might never need to charge at home.
Dublin Charging Networks
New charging stations open every year. According to Plugshare, 22 new stations opened within the last 90 days of this writing in Dublin alone. Based on their list, you have a total of 80 public charging stations, 27 of which have the supercharging capability, 32 with fast charging, and eight free stations. We recommend you check the list for locations and details on the types of charging you can expect at each station.
However, ChargeHub.com, another popular online charging station guide, reports slightly different numbers. According to them, Dublin has 71 charging stations, 12 of which provide free charging. As you can see, reporting differs depending on your platform and how often the site updates its list. Therefore, intelligent drivers do their research before venturing out.
Most online guides have a comment section where drivers submit information regarding their experience, damaged or broken units, and other perks or issues. In addition, these sites often have a map feature that lists locations and links to driving directions.
We’ve listed some of Dublin’s most popular and highly rated charging stations today.
| Name | Address | # of Ports |
| Shannon Community Center | 11600 Shannon Ave. | 2 |
| Public Safety Complex | 6361 Clark Ave. | 3 |
| Fallon Sports Park | Lower Level, Central Parkway at Fallon Road | 3 |
| Dublin Library | 200 Civic Plaza | 3 |
| Whole Foods Market | 5200 Dublin Blvd. | 3 |
| Fallon Gateway – Chaat Cafe | 2820 Dublin Blvd. | 2 |
| Fallon Gateway – Starbucks | 2700 Dublin Blvd. | 4 |
| Emerald Point | 5130 Hacienda Drive | 2 |
| Emerald Point | 5140 Hacienda Drive | 2 |
| Emerald Point | 5120 Hacienda Drive | 1 |
| Fillmore at Boulevard | 5875 Arnold Road | 2 |
| Iron Horse Parkway Parking | 5806 Iron Horse Parkway | 2 |
| Apex Drive Parking | 5638 Apex Drive | 2 |
| Sterling Street Parking | 5668 Sterling St. | 2 |
| Service King Collision Repair | 6080 Dublin Blvd. | 2 |
| Dublin Police Station | 6361 Clark Ave. | 4 |
| Fountainhead Montessori | 6670 Amador Plaza | 4 |
| Enea Plaza | 6775 Golden Gate Drive | 2 |
| Sofi Dublin | 7100 San Ramon Road | 2 |
| Aloft Hotel | 4075 Grafton St. | 8 |
| Heritage Park | 6600 Donlon Way | 4 |
You can see that you have plenty of charging station options in Dublin and hundreds more in the surrounding communities. So, you’d have no problem recharging your Hyundai whether you stay in town or commute as far away as Fremont, Oakland, or San Francisco.
General Guidelines for Using Charging Stations
You should always check the charging station website for rules regarding how to use the station. In particular, prices vary significantly between networks based on the day and time you charge. For example, weekend days cost more than weekdays, and nights and holidays also have different rates.
Most charging stations have a time limit you can’t exceed. California law states that you can’t stay plugged in beyond four hours, at which point the station can tow your car at your expense. In any case, once charging ends, some stations charge you for every minute you remain plugged in.
Explore Hyundai EVs in Dublin Today
We hope you found this blog informative. If you want to join the growing number of EV owners, you can start by browsing our online inventory. Dublin Hyundai has an extensive stock of Hyundai EVs at competitive prices. Once you get a feel for a specific EV, you can visit our dealership on Scarlett Court. One of our EV experts will answer all your questions and let you test drive your favorite.
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