This place is always sooooo busy! I also think bc it's located in a busy plaza…read more You def have to wait on weekends and evenings. Most people aren't waiting in their cars as they are roaming the stores within the plaza so turn around time is slower than other locations. Just a busy parking lot in general at it's located in South shore

South Shore Center Tesla charging station…read more 523 S Shore Center W Alameda, CA 94501 United States There are 12 super chargers located in the Shore Center parking lot. This is an open air charging station you do not have to pay a fee to park. Pros : 12 superchargers Free parking Safe lot Lots of lighting night charging feel safe Fast charging Lot security guards Busy location, not isolated Convenient food, options while waiting (five guys chipotle Panera are the closest) Convenient grocery shopping while waiting (Safeway and Trader Joe's) near Walgreens Starbucks and Jamba Juice! Extremely close to Ulta great for you. Bad for your wallet. cons: Charging spaces are at back of lot, a not convenient walk for people with disability who might be charging. Could definitely use more charging stations in the vicinity. Pro tip: Restrooms available in Chipotle, Ulta, Safeway, Old Navy, and Panera. Overall, 10/10 would recommend this location although it is only 12 stalls it is by far the best safest, East Bay supercharge, charging station in the Oakland Alameda area.

Out of the majority of EV charging stations within Alameda City whenever I'm in the area, I've used…read morethis one the most. Connection fee is $2.99 and current cost is $0.54 per Kilowatt Hour during regular and high peak hours (6am to midnight), while $0.49/Kwh for off-peak times (midnight to 6am). These stations are open and available 24/7. There are 10 stations with CCS combo connector ports. 6 ports are fast-charging at 350/kwh, while 4 ports are at 100/kw speed. I recently used the fast-charging station and it took about 42 minutes to go from 41% to 80% (recommended max charge for the EV I am currently using, a Chevrolet Bolt) EV charging stations are on Marina Village Parkway, inside an open corporate parking lot, behind the main shopping plaza where the Savers Thrift Store is located. Download the EVgo App for real time individual port availability and pricing.

Fast EV chargers. Lots of 350kw chargers. The surrounding area could have better points of…read moreinterest. Lots of chargers. Been many times already and there is always the fastest type open. Best time to go is off peak hours. Cheaper and fewer people likely . Next to a savers and a 2nd or 3rd rate grocery store. Very safe area that is well lit. Prices are OK as non member. Cheaper I think if you join. App is convenient to have and worth the download.

After speaking with four different companies, I decided to go with EV Charger Expert to install my…read moreEV charger, and I highly recommend them. They provided a very competitive estimate, and the exceptional level of service and quality proved to be an outstanding value. The communication and permitting process with Kirill was excellent from start to finish. Erin handled the installation and did a phenomenal job. Erin was very knowledgeable and clearly explained every step. Erin was also very polite and courteous. He was very thoughtful about executing a high-quality, clean install, specifically ensuring there were no visible lines that would clutter our home. They took the time to do things right and make the final setup look clean and professional.

It has been close to two months since the installation and one month since the city inspection, so…read moreI feel ready to give a fair review. I needed to install my own Emporia Pro charger with a load balancer and wanted to get it done quickly and with a permit. I reached out to EV Charger Expert. I communicated with two people from the company: Kirill, the sales manager, and Erin, the electrician/installer. **The Good** Kirill is very prompt and responsive. He always answers the phone and is willing to discuss the details. He clearly knows the intricacies of EV charger installations, even in more complex situations. He was able to schedule the installation very quickly, and the work was completed on time. The city inspection was done one month later and passed without any issues. So, my primary goal was achieved: I had my charger installed, permitted, and running ASAP. **The Bad** The cost of the installation was fairly high. I paid $2,450 for installation, materials, and the permit. Since I provided my own charger, I believe the labor and other installation costs represented the majority of that amount. For this price, I expected a very high-quality job. Erin installed and set up everything within one day. Two relatively minor problems occurred. If the company had handled these issues better, I would have given them four or even five stars. **1. The load balancer antenna** My charger includes a load balancer with a small antenna. The antenna is supposed to stick out from the metal subpanel so that it can receive a Wi-Fi signal. After the installation, the antenna was hanging through a large round hole in the subpanel. It looked unfinished and, in my opinion, was both unattractive and potentially unsafe. I could not convince the installer to cover the opening, so I had to do it myself. I made a trip to Home Depot, spent about $10 on parts, and made a simple cover myself. The antenna is now secure and the opening is properly covered. Please see the before-and-after pictures. **2. Stripped subpanel screw** During the installation, one of the four screws holding the subpanel door was stripped. I considered this a safety issue. I notified both the installer and the sales manager by SMS that evening, as soon as I noticed it. The installer called me back two days later and, to put it mildly, was quite rude. He told me that it was not an emergency and that they would take care of it on the day of the inspection. On the day of the inspection, Kirill did not have the appropriate replacement hardware. I suggested using a tap and a slightly larger screw to repair the stripped hole, but he declined. Once again, I had to make a trip to a hardware store, purchase a set of taps and screws, and repair it myself. To be fair, Kirill reimbursed me $30 for the cost of the screws and taps. In total, I made several trips to a hardware store and spent several hours fixing issues that I believe should have been addressed by the installer. **Overall** The installation was completed quickly, on schedule, and passed the city inspection without any problems. Kirill was also very responsive throughout the process. However, given the high price, I expected better attention to detail and better handling of the two relatively minor issues that came up. Neither problem was particularly difficult or expensive to fix, but in both cases, I ultimately had to resolve the issue myself. For me, the installation achieved its main objective, but the quality of the finishing work and the way the problems were handled left something to be desired. For these reasons, I am giving EV Charger Expert three stars.

The pictures speak for themselves !a DELICIOUS perfect start to my Labor Day weekend. Everyone who…read morehelped me inside was very kind and friendly and I just had a perfect perfect lunch. Loving life.

This is for Santa on Xmas Eve 2025 - we arrived at 230p and stood in line until 4p and were the…read morefirst ones in line before they cut it off bc they closed at 4p. The female worker at the cashier wanted to get her family in (they were right in front of us) and lied to the rest of the line that was in the building already they it would be fine. Her family was the only family that was allowed to take professional photos with Santa before security came to cut the line off. Nepotism at its finest despite the fact it was already 4p. Common sense and common courtesy was lacking in Christmas spirit today. Luckily, Santa had the Xmas spirit and took selfies with the rest of us in line (the long line outside, I'm not so sure). The employees need to be trained in managing the line better and cutting it off before people stand in line for over an hour. Thanks, Santa! Next year they should have two monitors - one to take the photos and the other so people can select. Then all the employees can be doing something useful at all times to keep the line moving along. Otherwise, it was the same person - the photographer taking the photos, helping choose the photos, explaining the packages, etc. Super inefficient when there is a line - you could tell they weren't used to it.

Great location for a charging station as its convenient to some restaurants, a coffee shop and a…read moregrocery store - - and its super close to where I live but every time I go the charger is down. The last two times I visited here I was at 3% - its not fun. They put this snail or turtle on the dash - and you get this message - something like - you don't have as much power. I once tried to merge onto the highway with this snail on the dash and my little rocket had less power than a 1984 240d - and if your not sure what that is - only thoughts and prayers can get you up to speed in those. Great for IG photos and for looking at on the driveway - but not that pleasant of a daily. I like the Raley's grocery store and there is a coffee shop inside that overlooks the little moat beteween Alameda and Oakland - its a fine place to hang for 45 minutes while it charges - that is if it worked. The last two times the broken charger was of course open and the other working one taken. I think there are only two chargers. Some can charge two cars at one time but I don't think these.... I'm not exactly sure though since it was down each time I went. There was a sign on the broken EV charger. Read something like they knew that it was down and they were fixing it. There are so many private EV chargers on the map - and when you are low with range anxiety and the snail its not a good place to be. That night I ended up going home and getting 15% over night - something that could be done here in 6 minutes if it worked. That 15% did get me the next day to a working charger a bit more away in the Alameda landing shopping center.

The chargers are located just off the freeway so it's really convenient. Pricing is better than…read moremost even during peak times. There's fast food and a fitness place within the same lot for convenience. Everything is great here except: - Smells of urine - Trash discarded all around the stalls - Unhoused people roaming around And despite all of that, I still return to this charger when I go to this side of the bay.

It's like no one care anymore in Oaktown. I'm not sure of another supercharger more dirtier than…read morethis one.

Great location for charging as there are many nearby points of interest. Also police parking next…read moredoor = as safe as Oakland gets. Fat Lady, Jack London Square - endless bars. Check the EVgo app before you come. Make sure that there are open working chargers. The EV technology and cars today have come a long way. 45 minutes on a fast charger can last you all week.

Nice to have more options for ev charging... however many of these stall do not work…read more Also not compatible for Tesla's even with the adapter. There are 8 stalls but only a few work.

Fantastic classic barn Alameda at eternity Island what you'll find there is a sunset is straight…read moredown the street you have drink specials most days and bartenders very nice and personable. Chris is a Bartender most of the time she'll take care of you. They're heavy on the heavy on the booze light on the mixer so be prepared for a stiff drink no kids allowed though sorry dogs are welcome.

Cozy environment with enough selection for sports fan and the casual drinker. Bar had the essential…read moreand premium liquor. Wednesday is smooth; great experiment with "Crystal"! No pressure type vibe and easy to get the service you need without the hassle.

Gracie Joy Jitsu in Alameda has been a game-changer! The kids' Bully Proof program is absolutely…read morephenomenal. Coach Chelsea, Coach Mark, and Coach Travis create such a safe, positive, and fun environment where kids not only learn self-defense but also build confidence, discipline, and respect. They teach practical skills in a way that's engaging and empowering for kids, helping them know how to handle tough situations without ever promoting aggression. You can tell each coach genuinely cares about the kids--they're patient, encouraging, and great at connecting with every student. If you're looking for a program in Alameda that helps kids stand tall, stay safe, and believe in themselves, Gracie Joy Jitsu's Bully Proof class is the perfect choice!

While in from out of town for work, I was warmly welcomed to join a Combatives class. Chelsea Burgo…read morelead the class with deep technical and teaching skills. Fellow students were good training partners and all about improving each other as a community. Highly recommended!