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CalPERS

400 Q St, Sacramento, CA 95811

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Max power
Up to 1.4 kW
Level 1
Charging ports
51
J1772
Price
Paid
Per network listing
Hours
See hours
Garage business hours; Drivers must bring their own J1772 cordset for Level 1 charging

CalPERS is a Level 2 station run by Independent at 400 Q St in Sacramento, CA. It has 51 charging ports with J1772 connectors and delivers up to 1.4 kw. Listed pricing is Paid.

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

J1772

51 ports · 1 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

Paid

Network listing: “$1.25 per 20 min parking fee”

Prices can vary by time of day and membership. The Independent app shows the live rate before you start.

Location and access

Address
400 Q St
Sacramento, CA 95811
Coordinates
38.57440, -121.50487
Hours
Garage business hours; Drivers must bring their own J1772 cordset for Level 1 charging

Questions drivers ask

How fast is CalPERS?

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 CalPERS?

Independent lists pricing as: $1.25 per 20 min parking fee. Check the Independent app for the current rate before you plug in.

What plugs does CalPERS have?

51 × J1772 (Type 1) up to 1 kW.

Is CalPERS open 24/7?

Listed hours: Garage business hours; Drivers must bring their own J1772 cordset for Level 1 charging.

Source: U.S. Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC), station ID 71439. Last confirmed by the network on Sep 14, 2026; opened Jul 27, 2011.