It's Electric -- Where to charge up in the Eastern Sierra

EV Charging in Mammoth Lakes
The area around Mammoth Lakes provides a mix of public and private EV charging options—especially useful for guests staying at your townhome.
Mammoth Lakes has about 50 public charging ports, including several free or low-cost stations. 

• A key location is the Mammoth Lakes Supercharger at 1475 Tavern Rd with 8 Tesla Superchargers rated up to 150 kW. 
• Some hotels (e.g., The Village Lodge) offer destination or Level-2 chargers, but note: many are reserved for hotel guests and some require specific plug adapters. 
• Key tip: Because of altitude and cold weather conditions, EV range can drop faster than on flat terrain—plan to charge sooner rather than later.

Recommendations for Mammoth area guests:

• If you drive an EV other than Tesla, make sure your adapter works with CCS/J-1772 plugs.
• Consider charging at your arrival day and again mid-stay if you plan to explore the region.
• Use apps like PlugShare or ChargeHub to locate current station status, availability, and connector types.
• Leave plenty of buffer—especially if you’ll drive uphill or back to lower elevation.

EV Charging in Bishop
Just about 40 minutes south of Mammoth on US-395, Bishop offers more electric-vehicle charging infrastructure and is a useful stop either before arrival or as a backup.

• Bishop has around 38 to 54 public charging station ports (depending on mapping service) with approximately 11 fast-charging stations (DC-Fast). 
• Notable locations include:
  • An Electrify America fast-charging station at 1190 N Main St.
  • A public charger at the Caltrans District 9 office (500 S Main St) with CCS & CHAdeMO connectors, free to users. 
  • Tesla Supercharger sites at 151 S Warren Street and 1335-1373 Rocking W Dr.

Recommendations for Bishop-area charging:

• Use Bishop as a pre-trip top-up location if leaving from southern California or heading into the Eastern Sierra via US-395.
• Check whether the charger is open and available (some DC-Fast stations may experience outages).
• If you drive a non-Tesla vehicle, make sure you have the correct connector/adaptor since some stations are Tesla-specific.

Summary & Traveler Tips

• Plan ahead. Elevation, colder temperatures, and fewer charging stations mean you should aim to charge sooner.
• Use tools. Apps like PlugShare and ChargeHub help you filter by plug types (CCS, J-1772, Tesla NACS), charging speed, and availability.
• Stay flexible. In high-season weekends or peak snow travel, chargers may be busy—factor in an extra 30-60 minutes buffer.
• Know your adapter. If you have a non-Tesla EV and consider using Tesla stations, check compatibility and rules ahead of time.
• Use both locations. Mammoth is your stay-destination with some charging support. Bishop is your go-to hub for backup or longer-range planning.

🔋 Top Charging Stations

• 1475 Tavern Rd, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546 — Tesla Supercharger (8 stalls, up to ~150 kW) 
  
• 686 Old Mammoth Rd, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546 — Public EV chargers at Recreation Center PlugShare+1
  
• 50 Hillside Dr, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546 — The Westin Monache Resort chargers for a fee
  
• 10001 Minaret Rd, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546 — The Village Lodge destination charger 
  
• 1190 N Main St, Bishop, CA 93514 — Electrify America fast-charging station Electrify America
  
• 500 S Main St, Bishop, CA 93514 — Caltrans District 9 EV charging station (public DC-Fast) inyocountyvisitor.com
  
• 151 S Warren St, Bishop, CA 93514 — Tesla Supercharger location
  
• 1335-1373 Rocking W Dr, Bishop, CA 93514 — Tesla Supercharger site
  
• 787 N Main St, Bishop, CA 93514 — Rivian Adventure Network / CCS fast chargers
  
• 300 Mandich St, Bishop, CA 93514 — EV charging station: 1 fast + 4 Level 2 chargers 
  
• Additional options: Mammoth Lakes and Mono County have dozens of Level 2/Level 3 public stations; check PlugShare] or ChargeHub for latest.