Lake Merritt Tower
155 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94612
- Max power
- Up to 7.2 kW
- Level 2
- Charging ports
- 6
- J1772, NEMA 5-15
- Price
- Free
- No charging fee listed
- Hours
- See hours
- Restricted to garage hours; pay lot; see valet for access; Drivers must bring their own J1772 cordset for Level 1 charging
Lake Merritt Tower is a Level 2 station run by Independent at 155 Grand Ave in Oakland, CA. It has 6 charging ports with J1772 and NEMA 5-15 connectors and delivers up to 7.2 kw. Charging is free.
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.
NEMA 5-15
4 ports · 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
- 155 Grand Ave
Oakland, CA 94612 - Coordinates
- 37.81072, -122.26390
- Hours
- Restricted to garage hours; pay lot; see valet for access; Drivers must bring their own J1772 cordset for Level 1 charging
- Phone
- 866-624-2024
Questions drivers ask
How fast is Lake Merritt Tower?
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 Lake Merritt Tower?
Charging is listed as free. Parking fees or time limits may still apply.
What plugs does Lake Merritt Tower have?
2 × J1772 (Type 1) up to 7 kW; 4 × NEMA 5-15 outlet up to 1 kW.
Is Lake Merritt Tower open 24/7?
Listed hours: Restricted to garage hours; pay lot; see valet for access; Drivers must bring their own J1772 cordset for Level 1 charging.
Source: U.S. Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC), station ID 61854. Last confirmed by the network on Dec 12, 2025; opened Feb 1, 2011.