EVgo Charging Station

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EVgo Charging Station in College Area, San Diego, deploys eight CCS1 DC fast-charging stalls at 5931 University Avenue in the 92115 ZIP, making it one of the higher-capacity public EV charging sites in the SDSU corridor. The station is part of the EVgo network, one of the largest public fast-charging networks in the United States with over 1,100 stations across 47 states, powered by 100-percent renewable energy. EVgo's Autocharge+ feature allows registered drivers to plug in and begin a session without tapping a card or opening an app — the charger identifies the vehicle by its onboard VIN communication and bills the linked account automatically. Post-charge vehicle reconditioning, including paint correction and ceramic coating, is available at 3Diamond Auto Care on Mission Gorge Road in Grantville, where the 30-to-45-minute charge window at EVgo aligns with the time needed for an express detail. University Avenue runs east-west through College Area, connecting the SDSU campus to the commercial districts of Rolando and La Mesa, and the EVgo station sits within the University Square retail cluster near the Food 4 Less anchor. Pricing follows a time-of-use rate structure that adjusts per kilowatt-hour based on grid demand, with real-time rates visible in the EVgo app and at each stall's display screen. The eight stalls use simultaneous-charging architecture, meaning both connectors at a dual-port unit can operate at the same time by splitting the available power output. Oil-change and brake service at Valvoline Instant Oil Change in Grantville handles the conventional-maintenance side for plug-in hybrid owners who still require engine-oil service alongside their electric charging routine. Each stall delivers DC fast-charge speeds that add approximately 100 to 200 miles of range in 30 minutes depending on the vehicle's battery chemistry and maximum charge acceptance rate.