Greenwood State Beach
5980-6140 Shoreline Hwy, Elk, CA 95432
- Max power
- Up to 7.2 kW
- Level 2
- Charging ports
- 2
- J1772
- Price
- Free
- No charging fee listed
- Hours
- 24/7
- Open all day
Greenwood State Beach is a Level 2 station run by Independent at 5980-6140 Shoreline Hwy in Elk, CA. It has 2 charging ports with J1772 connectors and delivers up to 7.2 kw. Charging is free, and the site is open 24 hours a day.
How long will charging take?
Range added per hour
~24mi
10% to 80%, 77 kWh battery
~8.3hours
Estimates for a typical long-range EV. Real times depend on your car's maximum charging rate, battery temperature, state of charge and whether power is shared between neighbouring stalls. How charging speed works
Connectors and compatibility
J1772
2 ports · 7 kW
AC
The universal Level 2 AC plug in North America.
Works with: Every non-Tesla EV and plug-in hybrid. Teslas charge with the J1772 adapter that ships with the car.
Pricing
Free
Network listing: “Free”
Location and access
- Address
- 5980-6140 Shoreline Hwy
Elk, CA 95432 - Coordinates
- 39.13028, -123.71876
- Finding the chargers
- Located along the Mendocino County coast about 15 miles north of Point Arena on Highway 1
- Hours
- 24/7
- Highway
- Hwy-1
- Phone
- 707-937-5804
- On site
- Outdoor Space24/7 Access
Questions drivers ask
How fast is Greenwood State Beach?
It is a Level 2 station delivering up to 7 kW, which adds roughly 24 miles of range per hour. It suits charging while you shop, work or stay overnight rather than a quick road-trip stop.
How much does it cost to charge at Greenwood State Beach?
Charging is listed as free. Parking fees or time limits may still apply.
What plugs does Greenwood State Beach have?
2 × J1772 (Type 1) up to 7 kW.
Is Greenwood State Beach open 24/7?
Yes, the network lists it as open 24 hours a day.
Source: U.S. Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC), station ID 69978. Last confirmed by the network on Sep 14, 2026; opened Jan 1, 2019.