Soquel & Front Garage

ryanchen26 in a Nissan Leaf on Sunday Apr 14, 2013
(Didn't Charge - Site Looked OK)

Very narrow parking spots...especially when other drivers don't park within their lines. This is a good place to get side door dents.

Phil in a Chevrolet Volt on Saturday Mar 30, 2013
(Good - Charged Successfully)

Jet in a Think City on Thursday Feb 14, 2013
(Good - Charged Successfully)

It was reported that the middle J1772 wasn't working properly but it worked just fine for me.

adelman in a Tesla Model S on Saturday Feb 09, 2013
(Good - Charged Successfully)

All chargers operational.

adelman in a Toyota RAV4 EV on Tuesday Oct 30, 2012
(Good - Charged Successfully)

All chargers operational. Regarding the comments from mrobichek in August -- the site IS accessible 24x7, but free parking is only available if you exit when the attendant is present. If you exit any other time, you need to pay for your parking at the automated station. The intention of the 4 hour limit was to "fix" the problem of NEVs parking on the 110V sockets all day, blocking the level 2. If you're level 2 charging and need more than four hours (1) during the attended hours, tell the attendant what you need and they'll give you more time, or (2) during unattended hours, don't worry about it. The 4 hour limit is not separately enforced.

mandm in a Coda Sedan on Friday Sep 28, 2012
(Good - Charged Successfully)

Still true: free if attendant is on duty;

mrobichek in a Nissan Leaf on Thursday Aug 02, 2012
(Good - Charged Successfully)

This garage has 3 operational chargers! They are completely free and do not require a ChargePoint or other card. Here are the only catches: 1) You're limited to 4 hours. 2) You must leave the parking lot while an attendant is present, and this is only between 10AM and 10PM.

mmatessa in a Chevrolet Volt on Sunday Jul 15, 2012
(Good - Charged Successfully)

adelman in a Toyota RAV4 EV on Thursday Jun 07, 2012
(Good - Charged Successfully)

Painting in the area done, charging available again.

mibad21 in a BMW ActiveE on Sunday May 27, 2012
(Good - Charged Successfully)

Awesome! Convenient location and free parking for EVs.

beckettw in a Nissan Leaf on Saturday Oct 22, 2011
(Good - Charged Successfully)

tested the station closest to Front street. Was plugged in for two hours. It was nice not to have to use the ChargePoint card to activate the system.

adelman in a Tesla Roadster on Thursday Oct 20, 2011
(Good - Charged Successfully)

J1772 upgrade complete today. Charged my Tesla Roadster (2.0) successfully using the Tesla J1772 adapter cable. Note - these are 208V chargers. If you are in a hurry, consider the nearby 220V chargers at the Ecology Action Building.