Walmart 661 (Athens, AL)
AvailableEV charging station in Athens, Alabama on the Electrify America network — 4 DC fast. US DOE AFDC station 166908.
At a glance
Walmart 661 (Athens, AL) is a public EV charging station at 1011 US Hwy 72 E in Athens, Alabama, on the Electrify America network. It has 4 charging ports (4 DC fast) with CHAdeMO and CCS connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Sep 17, 2020.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 166908 |
| Network | Electrify America |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Open date | Sep 17, 2020 |
| Last updated at source | Oct 12, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- CHAdeMO — Legacy DC fast connector (Nissan Leaf era).
- CCS — Combined Charging System — the J1772-based DC fast connector.
Pricing: not listed in the DOE registry.
Charging network
Operates 1,221 stations in the DOE registry — view the full network →
Location
- Address
- 1011 US Hwy 72 E
- City
- Athens
- State
- Alabama
- ZIP
- 35611
- Coordinates
- 34.78737, -86.95852
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does Walmart 661 (Athens, AL) offer?
Of its 4 ports, 4 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 22% above the Alabama average of 3.3 ports per station. The registry lists 2 connector types: CHAdeMO, Legacy DC fast connector (Nissan Leaf era); CCS, Combined Charging System — the J1772-based DC fast connector.
How does Walmart 661 (Athens, AL) compare with other stations in Athens?
Athens has 9 charging stations in the DOE registry with 45 ports, the 19th-most of 119 cities and towns in Alabama. Walmart 661 (Athens, AL) accounts for 9% of the charging ports in Athens. It is the only Electrify America station in Athens. 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 Walmart 661 (Athens, 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 17, 2020, one of 31 stations in Alabama with a 2020 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Oct 12, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Walmart 661 (Athens, AL) have?
Walmart 661 (Athens, AL) has 4 charging ports: 4 DC fast.
Does Walmart 661 (Athens, AL) have DC fast charging?
Yes. The registry lists 4 DC fast ports at Walmart 661 (Athens, AL), with CHAdeMO and CCS connectors.
What connectors does Walmart 661 (Athens, AL) have?
Walmart 661 (Athens, AL) has CHAdeMO and CCS connectors.
Is Walmart 661 (Athens, AL) open to the public?
Yes. Walmart 661 (Athens, AL) is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Walmart 661 (Athens, AL)?
Walmart 661 (Athens, AL) is at 1011 US Hwy 72 E, Athens, AL 35611. Its coordinates are 34.78737, -86.95852.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 166908, 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, “Walmart 661 (Athens, AL), Athens, AL (AFDC station 166908)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/alabama/walmart-661-athens-al-166908 (data as of October 12, 2026).