Tesla Proposes 16-Stall EV Charging Station in Albany

The electric vehicle company has applied for an electrical permit at a site near Winco and Burger King.

Feb. 1, 2026 at 5:47pm

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Tesla has informed the Albany building department of its plans to construct a 16-stall electric vehicle charging station on Southeast Pacific Boulevard. The company has already obtained an electrical permit for the project, but still needs to apply for a building permit before moving forward.

Why it matters

As electric vehicle adoption continues to grow, the availability of public charging infrastructure is becoming increasingly important. This proposed Tesla station would provide a significant boost to the charging options in the Albany area, potentially making it easier for residents and visitors to charge their EVs.

The details

Tesla design engineer Daniel Baba applied for an electrical permit at 3080 Pacific Blvd. S.E. last July, which was issued in November. The address is the location of a Human Bean coffee kiosk in the parking lot between Winco and Burger King. However, no visible signs of the planned charging station were present as of last week. The electrical permit alone cost Tesla $2,917.30 in state and city fees. The company will still need to apply for a building permit before construction can begin.

  • Tesla applied for the electrical permit in July 2025.
  • The electrical permit was issued in November 2025.

The players

Tesla

An American electric vehicle company that has proposed building a 16-stall charging station in Albany.

Daniel Baba

A design engineer for Tesla based in Bothell, Washington, who applied for the electrical permit for the proposed charging station.

Johnathan Balkema

The Albany Building Official who confirmed that Tesla has not yet applied for a building permit for the proposed charging station.

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What they’re saying

“Whether Tesla goes ahead with its project on Pacific won't be known until it files for a building permit or, potentially, a site plan review.”

— Johnathan Balkema, Albany Building Official

What’s next

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The takeaway

This proposed Tesla charging station highlights the growing demand for public EV infrastructure in the Albany area, as electric vehicle adoption continues to rise. However, the project still faces several hurdles, including the need for a building permit, before it can become a reality.