The number of public EV chargers in West Contract Costa is lacking. Of my choices to charge along…read morethis coordine of I-80c there are two spots in El Cerrito and one in Marina Bay of Richmond. Feels like a fight at El Cerrito 99 Ranch to find a spot. Marina Bay is a mess (no trash can nearby), and half the chargers feel broken. Also, I usually have to wait for spots. I appreciate Fitzgerald shopping center charging. While hopping, I can usually find a spot immediately, and there isn't trash everywhere.

This station was a long awaited addition for us locals. No wait time, near all shopping needs,…read moreunlike most other locations these charging cables lock back in place securely when hanging them back up without having to fiddle with them unnecessarily. Also the location is clean since (get this) they actually have their own trash bins. Last but surely not least this location is one of the lower cost sites.....for now.

Needed to install a charger for a new EV, and was told by two electricians that I required more…read morerobust service, that is, a new panel, that would cost anywhere from $6 to $8 thousand, which took some of the joy of not paying $5.50 a gallon. EV Charger Expert proposed installing a smart plug that would monitor demand, and should demand overtax the existing service, throttle back demand from the car charger. That cost $1550 plus a $600 smart plug. The work was done quickly and it worked for Night One. I'm happy.

Worked with "EVCharger Expert" to install a 240V outlet for an EV charger in my garage and a…read morededicated 20A outlet for an over-the-range microwave. Overall, the job was completed successfully, passed inspection, and avoided a costly panel upgrade. But there were also a few areas where the process could have been handled more proactively. What I appreciated: * Technical expertise & cost savings: My service panel is limited (90A), and other contractors immediately suggested an expensive underground service upgrade. Kirill performed load calculation and recommended using an Emporia Pro charger with dynamic load management. That solution allowed me to safely add both the EV charging outlet and the microwave circuit without upgrading the service panel. * Permits & documentation: They provided the required licensing, insurance documentation and handled the city permitting and inspection process. The final inspection passed without issue. * Responsiveness: Communication was generally clear via email regarding quotes, scheduling, and permit updates. Where I believe the process could improve: We encountered a major obstacle when it was discovered that the crawl space was blocked by a concrete foundation wall, preventing wire routing as originally planned. Initially, there wasn't a clear alternative proposed. I ended up suggesting routing the wiring through the ceiling instead. While the team evaluated and successfully implemented that solution, I would have preferred if alternative routing strategies had been proactively identified earlier in the process. I also want to acknowledge Erin's craftsmanship. When we ultimately routed the wiring through the ceiling, he carefully navigated around existing plumbing lines and made precise cuts to minimize disruption. The finish work was clean and well executed. In the end, the installation works well, passed inspection, and achieved the primary goal of adding EV charging without a major panel upgrade. I would recommend them for homeowners with limited electrical capacity, especially if dynamic load management is needed.

I went here around 10am to charge, the first port didn't work so I had to pull into another. It was…read moreextremely busy with only 1 more spot available and Tesla's were coming and going. The only thing good about coming here is Starbucks & Rite Aid are here in the parking lot. The area may be sketchy in the nighttime.

Luckily, there was 1 charger available when I arrived. Walk…read morestraight over to Starbucks if you need a restroom and give them your business, instead of CVS, who says "no" to using their restroom.

It's a good target but because of the location a lot of the things are locked up. Not a lot of foot…read moretraffic the times I've been so it's good for a grab and go.

Good store. Pleasant as all targets are.... but all the good stuff is locked up…read more Laundry detergent and cosmetics and much more locked up. I can understand electronics locked up by why the tide pods? Kids still eat those on tic tok? Here is to our future generation.

I love this movie theater but, Since the new owner came, it concessions has changed. Hot and…read morepopcorn, Hot Dogs are not being COOKED LONG ENOUGH, and "100% BEEF" POPCORN is Salty

It's close, a pleasure to have in the area and affordable on Tuesdays. Glad this movie theater is…read morestill here for the community, especially with all of the major closures. It's usually clean, staff is polite and I enjoy the movie club.

It's FINALLY open! 10 charging stations is amazing. Since no one still really knows about it, at…read moreleast finally being open, all 10 were available when I pulled up. The entrance is right before the light of the freeway entrance (San Pablo Ave & John Muir Fwy) and right after the Safeway parking lot entrance. To enter sucks, you still have to wait in the freeway/Safeway traffic before you can access the entrance. To exit, I will either have to take the freeway or cross over lanes to U turn. Morning and late afternoon traffic is brutal over here so... Just saw a car pull up from the Safeway direction, so it is possible to enter/exit through the Safeway parking lot. Still not pretty but definitely easier than the street. Everything about this place is the same as any other Electrify charging station... charging speeds, rates, etc. I hope these chargers will be well maintained without out of order stations as often as other locations. Just happy it's finally open with WAY MORE charging stations than that at Lucky. Not sure how long the no wait will last especially since there is no place to park while you wait for the next available charger. That may change once construction is done over here. We will see...

We have charged here several times and always enjoy it. I enjoy walking through the shopping center…read more checking the price of live crab, having a boba or enjoying a sit down meal. We have never had to wait in line for a charge and have never experienced a broken charger. There is even a pot store across the street if that is your thing. As the man once said.. "Turn on, tune in, drop out"  Enjoy your charge.

Prior review complained about slow charging. We didn't have an issue as we charged at 300 mi/hr…read more Lots of stalls and safe area to wait 30 mins.

The city of El Cerrito pretty much sucks. Super high sales tax and they've been doing construction…read moreon San Pablo Ave. near Cutting Ave FOR YEARS! This causes traffic jams in the middle of the day at many times making driving one block take 20 minutes. Again FOR YEARS. Seriously, what gives?

Been waitinng here for 1 hour and a half for a business licence because there on lunch its…read moreridiculous, it usually takes 15 minutes to get this done, and now the lady with black hair at the front desk said its my fault for coming in 10 minutes before luch on a friday when there understaffed!! Lol i cant believe she said that.