Mercedes-Benz Visitor Center (Vance, AL)
AvailableEV charging station in Vance, Alabama on the Electrify America network — 6 DC fast. US DOE AFDC station 229457.
At a glance
Mercedes-Benz Visitor Center (Vance, AL) is a public EV charging station at 11 Mercedes Dr in Vance, Alabama, on the Electrify America network. It has 6 charging ports (6 DC fast) with CCS connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Sep 28, 2022.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 229457 |
| Network | Electrify America |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Open date | Sep 28, 2022 |
| Last updated at source | Oct 12, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- CCS — Combined Charging System — the J1772-based DC fast connector.
Pricing: not listed in the DOE registry.
Charging network
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What kind of charging does Mercedes-Benz Visitor Center (Vance, AL) offer?
Of its 6 ports, 6 are DC fast. DC fast ports deliver direct current straight to the battery and are the ones used for quick stops on longer trips. That is about 83% above the Alabama average of 3.3 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: CCS, Combined Charging System — the J1772-based DC fast connector.
How does Mercedes-Benz Visitor Center (Vance, AL) compare with other stations in Vance?
Vance has 11 charging stations in the DOE registry with 72 ports, the 14th-most of 119 cities and towns in Alabama. Mercedes-Benz Visitor Center (Vance, AL) accounts for 8% of the charging ports in Vance. It is the only Electrify America station in Vance. Statewide, Alabama has 693 stations and 2,267 ports, the 28th-largest station count of the 51 states and DC. The biggest station in Alabama, Fort Rucker in Fort Rucker, has 88 ports.
Who operates Mercedes-Benz Visitor Center (Vance, AL)?
The Volkswagen-founded DC fast network along highway corridors. Electrify America operates 1,221 stations in the registry across 48 states, with 6,029 DC fast and 170 Level 2 ports in total. 9 of those stations are in Alabama, 1% of the state's 693.
What does the “Available” status mean?
“Available” means the station is open and in service according to the DOE registry. Its access code is public, meaning it is listed as open to any driver. It opened on Sep 28, 2022, one of 88 stations in Alabama with a 2022 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Oct 12, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Mercedes-Benz Visitor Center (Vance, AL) have?
Mercedes-Benz Visitor Center (Vance, AL) has 6 charging ports: 6 DC fast.
Does Mercedes-Benz Visitor Center (Vance, AL) have DC fast charging?
Yes. The registry lists 6 DC fast ports at Mercedes-Benz Visitor Center (Vance, AL), with CCS connectors.
What connectors does Mercedes-Benz Visitor Center (Vance, AL) have?
Mercedes-Benz Visitor Center (Vance, AL) has CCS connectors.
Is Mercedes-Benz Visitor Center (Vance, AL) open to the public?
Yes. Mercedes-Benz Visitor Center (Vance, AL) is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Mercedes-Benz Visitor Center (Vance, AL)?
Mercedes-Benz Visitor Center (Vance, AL) is at 11 Mercedes Dr, Vance, AL 35490. Its coordinates are 33.19015, -87.25145.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 229457, weekly full pull.
About this data
Source: US Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) station registry, as published October 12, 2026 — ChargeCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: ChargeCensus, “Mercedes-Benz Visitor Center (Vance, AL), Vance, AL (AFDC station 229457)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/alabama/mercedes-benz-visitor-center-vance-al-229457 (data as of October 12, 2026).