Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) - South Parking Lot
1945 SE Water Ave, Portland, OR 97214
- Max power
- Up to 7.2 kW
- Level 2
- Charging ports
- 4
- J1772, NEMA 5-15
- Price
- Free
- No charging fee listed
- Hours
- 24/7
- Open all day
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) - South Parking Lot is a Level 2 station run by Independent at 1945 SE Water Ave in Portland, OR. It has 4 charging ports with J1772 and NEMA 5-15 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.
NEMA 5-15
2 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
- 1945 SE Water Ave
Portland, OR 97214 - Coordinates
- 45.50840, -122.66467
- Finding the chargers
- Under solar canopy in east parking lot
- Hours
- 24/7Drivers must bring their own J1772 cordset for Level 1 charging
- Phone
- 800-955-6674
- On site
- Restrooms24/7 Access
Questions drivers ask
How fast is Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) - South Parking Lot?
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 Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) - South Parking Lot?
Charging is listed as free. Parking fees or time limits may still apply.
What plugs does Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) - South Parking Lot have?
2 × J1772 (Type 1) up to 7 kW; 2 × NEMA 5-15 outlet up to 1 kW.
Is Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) - South Parking Lot 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 33378. Last confirmed by the network on Jun 6, 2025; opened Oct 15, 2008.