Ames Visitor Center
8 Clark Rd, Moffett Field, CA 94035
- Max power
- 50 kW
- DC fast
- Charging ports
- 8
- CCS1, CHAdeMO
- Price
- $0.25/min
- Per network listing
- Hours
- 24/7
- Open all day
Ames Visitor Center is a DC fast-charging station run by Independent at 8 Clark Rd in Moffett Field, CA. It has 8 charging ports with CCS1 and CHAdeMO connectors and delivers up to 50 kw. Listed pricing is $0.25/min, and the site is open 24 hours a day.
How long will charging take?
10% to 80%, 77 kWh battery
~76min
Range added in 15 minutes
~35mi
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
CHAdeMO
8 ports · 50 kW
DC fast
An older Japanese DC standard, being phased out in North America; usually capped near 50 kW.
Works with: Nissan Leaf (all years) and Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Few new vehicles use it.
CCS1
8 ports · 50 kW
DC fast
The DC fast-charging plug used by most non-Tesla EVs sold in North America before 2025.
Works with: Ford Mustang Mach-E, Chevrolet Bolt and Equinox EV, Hyundai Ioniq 5/6, Kia EV6/EV9, VW ID.4, BMW i4/iX, Rivian, Lucid and most other EVs. Teslas can use it with a CCS adapter.
Pricing
$0.25/min
Network listing: “$0.25 per minute; $0.20 per minute for NASA employees”
Prices can vary by time of day and membership. The Independent app shows the live rate before you start.
Location and access
- Address
- 8 Clark Rd
Moffett Field, CA 94035 - Coordinates
- 37.40939, -122.06344
- Hours
- 24/7
- On site
- 24/7 Access
Questions drivers ask
How fast is Ames Visitor Center?
It delivers up to 50 kW. A typical 77 kWh EV charging from 10% to 80% here needs roughly 76 minutes, though your car's own charging curve, battery temperature and shared power can change that.
How much does it cost to charge at Ames Visitor Center?
Independent lists pricing as: $0.25 per minute; $0.20 per minute for NASA employees. Check the Independent app for the current rate before you plug in.
What plugs does Ames Visitor Center have?
8 × CHAdeMO up to 50 kW; 8 × CCS1 (Combined Charging System) up to 50 kW.
Is Ames Visitor Center 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 85628. Last confirmed by the network on Dec 12, 2025; opened Jun 1, 2017.