Electric Vehicle Charging
@ Berkeley Lab
Process Required AT ALL TIMES:
Sign up for the program
Sign up for a Xeal Account if you're using a Xeal station
Follow the Guidance and collaborate with other users
Find a Station & Reserve on Calendar (see below)
Use only the timeslot and station you reserved
Display the Contact Information card provided at signup
Pay for Usage (through Xeal or via Paycheck)
Users accept responsibility for any risks associated with use of the workplace charging stations.
Guidance & Help
Guidance
Users must follow the Guidance when using all charging locations!
Also see Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Help
Someone in an EV spot who shouldn't be?
Contact them via Employee ID (search phonebook for their parking hangtag #)
Contact Security at x4050 | soc@lbl.gov
Xeal Stations: (800) 484-4515
Other: EVhelp@lbl.gov
Notes
Visitors are not authorized to charge at the Lab at this time
Government Vehicle Charging is managed by Fleet: fleet@lbl.gov
EV Stations at off-Hill locations are not managed by the Lab
Xeal Level 2 charging stations --
Are open to Employees and Affiliates who have obtained a charging permit/permissions.
Require sign up for Xeal (use your lbl.gov email and provide a payment method)
Require following the EV program guidance, as with all stations.
Are indicated in the Station List below, and have the hardware pictured here.
To Use --
Properly Tap your NFC-enabled phone to start AND end your session. A firmware update expected fall 2023 should make this process more seamless
A 5-digit access code should not be required. If you are prompted to enter one, please ensure you have established a payment method (e.g., credit card) for Xeal, and that it has not expired.
You will be charged for usage through Xeal.
Technical issues? Call the number on the Charger: (800) 484-4515
Station Map
Purple = Level 1 | Blue = Level 2
Click on a station's icon to view more information, get directions to the stations, or add them to your calendar.
Station List & Calendars
Click calendar links below to add to your Google Calendar. Or add from Google Calendar Browse Resources.
Scroll to see the full station list
You can also see all Level 2 Station Calendars at once.
LVL2 = Level 2 (faster) Charging Station; LVL1 = Level 1 (slower, 110v outlet rate of charge)
Outlet Only stations require you to bring your own Charging Cable.
All hardware has the standard J1772 plug; (Teslas will need to use the standard adaptor).
Grouped stations are numbered Left-to-Right as you approach by car (e.g., 76-EVC-LVL2-1, 76-EVC-LVL2-2)
Incentives & More Info
Employee Incentives for EVs, Solar, LEDs, etc.