New Rove EV Charging Station Opens in Costa Mesa with Gelson's Micro-Market

The 40-unit fast charging facility features Tesla and ABB chargers, plus a convenience store with fresh food and essentials.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 12:04am

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An abstract, blurred image in vibrant colors representing the motion and speed of electric vehicles charging at the new Rove station in Costa Mesa.The new Rove EV charging station in Costa Mesa offers fast, reliable charging and convenient amenities to support the region's transition to cleaner transportation.Costa Mesa Today

A new electric vehicle charging station operated by Rove has opened in Costa Mesa, California, in partnership with Gelson's Markets. The station features 40 direct-current fast chargers, including Tesla and ABB models, as well as an indoor lounge, restrooms, and a 5,384-square-foot micro-market operated by Gelson's that offers fresh produce, hot food, and other grocery essentials for drivers to purchase while their vehicles are charging.

Why it matters

The new charging station is part of a growing network of EV infrastructure in Orange County, helping to support the region's transition to cleaner transportation and lower emissions. The Gelson's micro-market also provides added convenience for EV drivers, allowing them to multitask by charging their vehicles while also picking up groceries and meals.

The details

The new Rove EV charging station is located at 2666 Harbor Blvd. in Costa Mesa, just north of Merrimac Way. It features 40 direct-current fast chargers, including a mix of Tesla V4 Superchargers and ABB's premium high-power chargers. Drivers can track their charging progress through a mobile app. The 1-acre site also includes an indoor lounge with free Wi-Fi, restrooms, nighttime security, and a well-lit shade canopy. The Gelson's micro-market offers fresh produce, hot food items like breakfast burritos and sandwiches, chicken wings and tenders, pizza, hot dogs, soups, and small bites, as well as everyday essentials like bread, beverages, and snacks.

  • The new Rove EV charging station and Gelson's micro-market opened on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

The players

Rove

An electric vehicle charging company that has partnered with Gelson's Markets to open EV charging stations with on-site convenience stores.

Gelson's Markets

A grocery store chain that has teamed up with Rove to operate micro-markets at the company's EV charging stations, providing drivers with access to fresh food and essentials while their vehicles are charging.

Katrina Foley

The 5th District County Supervisor in Orange County, California, who spoke at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Rove EV charging station and Gelson's micro-market.

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What they’re saying

“Every charge here moves Orange County toward cleaner air and lower emissions. This facility powers drivers with fast, reliable charging and convenient amenities that make going electric easier than ever.”

— Katrina Foley, 5th District County Supervisor

The takeaway

The new Rove EV charging station with a Gelson's micro-market in Costa Mesa is part of a growing network of charging infrastructure in Orange County that is making it more convenient for residents to transition to electric vehicles, supporting the region's efforts to reduce emissions and improve air quality.