This public EVgo charging station in Downey provides fast charging for all major electric vehicles. Located on 9501 Lakewood Blvd, it's near O'Reilly Auto Parts, Jersey Mike's Subs. The site offers 24/7 access, is ADA-compliant, and supports both CCS and CHAdeMO connectors. While charging, drivers can visit nearby shops or grab food within walking distance. Customers can use the EVgo app to check charger availability, track sessions, and view Time-of-Use pricing where available. It's a convenient and reliable option for both local drivers and those passing through the area.
1. The charge cords are not routed well, you can't really hang them up so they end up falling onto the ground and getting run over when people are parking.
2. The parking spots are kind of tiny so it just is a tight fit, especially if you have a bigger EV.
3. Of course! There's no area to wait if there's a charging line queue, so it's kind of just a free-for-all if all the chargers are getting used.
4. The charging rate is ridiculously expensive, absurd. As of today it was $0.72 / kwh from lunch to 9pm which is absurd!
For all of these reasons, I'm giving this two stars instead of four or five.
I feel like this was a half done job.
I'm also upset because they removed another evgo charging station with 6 plugs a half mile away that was set up better.
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Rafael Correa
Nov 21, 2025
3.0
Good but very expensive
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Lavon Sandoval
Jun 28, 2025
2.0
Not satisfied with this place, couldn't charge my car no restrooms no help on the phone sat there for 3 hrs and could not charge my vehicle