Computer History Museum
1401 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA 94043
- Max power
- Up to 1.4 kW
- Level 1
- Charging ports
- 1
- NEMA 5-15
- Price
- Free
- No charging fee listed
- Hours
- 24/7
- Open all day
Computer History Museum is a Level 2 station run by Independent at 1401 N Shoreline Blvd in Mountain View, CA. It has 1 charging port with NEMA 5-15 connectors and delivers up to 1.4 kw. Charging is free, and the site is open 24 hours a day.
How long will charging take?
Range added per hour
~5mi
10% to 80%, 77 kWh battery
~42.8hours
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
NEMA 5-15
1 port · 1 kW
AC
A standard 120 V household outlet. Very slow, adds a few miles per hour.
Works with: Any EV with its portable Level 1 cord.
Pricing
Free
Network listing: “Free”
Location and access
- Address
- 1401 N Shoreline Blvd
Mountain View, CA 94043 - Coordinates
- 37.41446, -122.07705
- Hours
- 24/7Drivers must bring their own J1772 cordset for Level 1 charging
- Phone
- 650-810-1010
- On site
- Restrooms24/7 Access
Questions drivers ask
How fast is Computer History Museum?
It is a Level 2 station delivering up to 1 kW, which adds roughly 5 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 Computer History Museum?
Charging is listed as free. Parking fees or time limits may still apply.
What plugs does Computer History Museum have?
1 × NEMA 5-15 outlet up to 1 kW.
Is Computer History Museum open 24/7?
Yes, the network lists it as open 24 hours a day. Note: Drivers must bring their own J1772 cordset for Level 1 charging.
Source: U.S. Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC), station ID 99961. Last confirmed by the network on Jul 15, 2026; opened Jul 1, 2015.