Heading to Manzanita, Oregon on vacation with your electric vehicle (EV)? Maybe you’re interested in walking the picturesque 7 mile beach that stretches from Neahkahnie Mountain to Nehalem Bay, or chasing some fickle Pacific Northwest waves at Short Sands in nearby Oswald West State Park.
Either way, we want to make sure you have a great coastal experience with your EV in and around Manzanita, Oregon—and that means knowing where to plug in and charge on your trip.
EV Charging on your way into Manzanita, Oregon
From the North
The closest DC-fast-ish charger (only 50kW) when driving south on the 101 is in Cannon Beach at the Cannon Beach RV Resort, 14 miles from Manzanita. They have a DC-fast charger operated by EVCS with CCS and CHAdeMO plugs. Be aware–it’s on the opposite side of the 101 from nearby Cannon Beach restaurants and coffee stops. Follow the sidewalk along E Sunset Blvd under the 101 overpass to get to Pelican Brewery and the shops in town. Or plan on taking a prolonged pit stop and grabbing a snack at the General Store hosted on the property.
For Tesla drivers (and more as Tesla opens its Supercharger Network), the more popular stop is likely the Seaside Factory Outlet Center in Seaside, 23-miles north of Manzanita. It has eight NACS chargers ranging between 72kW and 150kW, so it should be easy to grab enough energy to bring you up to 80-85% state-of -charge.. Meanwhile, pop into the Pendleton or Nike outlet stores to see what’s on sale.
From the South
The Tillamook area (~25 miles away) is your best friend when traveling north on the 101 to Manzanita. Due to its convenient location where Highways 6 and the 101 intersect, there are multiple L3 fast-chargers operated by ChargePoint, EVSE, and Tesla. There are also some complimentary L2 chargers around the city, such as those operated by the Tillamook PUD or at the Tillamook Creamery Visitors center. The latter are often full due to the popularity of that destination for travelers (and their knock-out ice cream).
EV Charging while staying in Manzanita, Oregon
Manzanita, Oregon is unfortunately in a “charging desert.” So, if you’re heading there for the day and low on energy, charge up your battery before you head in.
But, if you’re staying overnight in Manzanita, you can skip the fast chargers in Cannon Beach and Tillamook and book yourself lodging that offers an on-site EV charging amenity. This is a great way to save both time and money when staying in Manzanita with your EV..
This just so happens to be Ranger EV’s wheelhouse. Our premier travel partner on the Oregon Coast, Sunset to Sunset Vacation Rentals, has a few homes with Ranger EV-managed chargers in Manzanita. Here are a few you can stay-and-charge at today:
If those places aren’t available, a quick Google search will show you that there are some other places in Manzanita hosting EV travelers, such as Manzanita Beach Getaways, who also have a few homes listed with EV chargers.
If you’ve got a property with EV charging, consider listing it on Ranger EV as well.
