In 2008, Tesla released the completely electric Roadster. It could travel 245 miles on a single charge, and the prospect of developing charging stations became the focus of engineers in the Bay Area.
When Ford’s Volt debuted in 2011, charging stations were only in the garages of mostly movie stars in Los Angeles. The term ‘range anxiety’ arose from how people in battery-powered cars felt about long-distance travel.
In the early 2000’s there were only one or two charging stations at Lake Tahoe. Today, you can find a charger in ranges of 2 to 3 miles.
California Funds More Charging Stations
California is expected to require 1.2 million chargers to meet the demand for 7.5 million electric vehicles by 2030.
In 2022, California received $56 million in federal infrastructure funding to build more charging stations. While charging stations in many parts of the US are in their infancy, California has taken the electric vehicle revolution seriously.
In Lake Tahoe too, we have seen a surge (no pun intended) in charging stations around the lake. Tesla has installed several supercharging stations that are open 24 hours and free to the public. Many resorts offer charging stations for guests that are not open to the public.
SavMart and EVgo
SavMart expanded its marketing program with electric vehicle (EV) charging partner EVgo Inc. in the Lake Tahoe basin. Called EVgo Advantage, the platform allows drivers to use promotions delivered from EVgo once a charging session is initiated at a participating store.
EVGo Charging Stations can be found in Soda Springs, Truckee, and Tahoe City. Charging stations are also located at the SavMart stores and in Incline Village, Nevada. For more EVgo locations, click here.
Resorts with Private Charging Stations
In addition to public charging stations, many resorts offer private charging stations for their guests. This includes:
The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe
13031 Ritz Carlton Highlands Ct, Truckee, CA 96161
Free for guests staying or using resort services only. Not available to the public. Seven Tesla-specific charging stations.
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe
111 Country Club Dr, Incline Village, NV 89451
Free for guests staying or using resort services only. Three Tesla and two universal charging stations. Managed through the valet team.
The Village at Northstar, Northstar Lodge and Northstar Community Service District, The Village at Squaw Valley, Resort at Squaw Creek
Cedar Glen Lodge
6589 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe Vista, CA 96148
Free for guest use only. Not available to the public. One Tesla and one universal charging station.
These stations are free for guests staying or using resort services only.
Public Charging Stations
Below are Supercharging Stations that are open to the public.
Tahoe City
140 W Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA 96145
6 superchargers, available 24/7, up to 150kW
North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center
100 N. Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA 96145
Free to the public. Six Tesla Charging Stations, 1 EV Charging Station.
Tahoe City Public Utilities District
221 Fairway Dr, Tahoe City, CA 96145
Truckee
The Rock
11209 Brockway Road Truckee, CA 96161
8 superchargers, available 24/7, up to 150kW
Truckee, CA – Soaring Way Supercharger
Gateway at Donner Pass
11290 Donner Pass Rd Truckee, CA 96161
Soaring Way
Off Old Brockway Road and 267 Truckee, CA 96161
Incline Village
Incline Village Shopping Center
930 Tahoe Boulevard, Incline Village, NV
As the Lake Tahoe basin becomes more crowded with full-time residents and visitors, electric vehicles will mitigate pollution that eventually settles into the lake. Driving your electric vehicle to Lake Tahoe no longer involves ‘range anxiety’ and visitors will find numerous options to charge their vehicles.
The Tahoe community remains committed to preserving the clarity of Lake Tahoe. If you are looking for a resort area that is ahead of the curve in green energy, Lake Tahoe is the perfect destination.
Contact me today for a free property analysis, or a list of available properties. I would love to show you why I have made Lake Tahoe my home.
