Flying J 279
AvailableEV charging station in Rio Rico, Arizona on the EVgo network — 4 DC fast. US DOE AFDC station 404579.
At a glance
Flying J 279 is a public EV charging station at 769 East Frontage Road in Rio Rico, Arizona, on the EVgo network. It has 4 charging ports (4 DC fast) with CCS connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Jun 26, 2025.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 404579 |
| Network | EVgo |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Open date | Jun 26, 2025 |
| Last updated at source | Oct 11, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- CCS — Combined Charging System — the J1772-based DC fast connector.
Pricing: not listed in the DOE registry.
Location
- Address
- 769 East Frontage Road
- City
- Rio Rico
- State
- Arizona
- ZIP
- 85648
- Coordinates
- 31.43084, -110.96205
Within ~15 km
Nearby charging
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Non-networked · Available
What kind of charging does Flying J 279 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 28% above the Arizona average of 3.1 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: CCS, Combined Charging System — the J1772-based DC fast connector.
How does Flying J 279 compare with other stations in Rio Rico?
Rio Rico has 1 charging station in the DOE registry with 4 ports. It is the only EVgo station in Rio Rico. Statewide, Arizona has 1,675 stations and 5,223 ports, the 19th-largest station count of the 51 states and DC. The biggest station in Arizona, Quartzsite, AZ - Main Event Ln - Tesla Supercharger in Quartzsite, has 84 ports.
Who operates Flying J 279?
DC fast-focused urban charging network. EVgo operates 1,220 stations in the registry across 48 states, with 5,381 DC fast and 120 Level 2 ports in total. 24 of those stations are in Arizona, 1% of the state's 1,675.
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 Jun 26, 2025, one of 286 stations in Arizona with a 2025 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Oct 11, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Flying J 279 have?
Flying J 279 has 4 charging ports: 4 DC fast.
Does Flying J 279 have DC fast charging?
Yes. The registry lists 4 DC fast ports at Flying J 279, with CCS connectors.
What connectors does Flying J 279 have?
Flying J 279 has CCS connectors.
Is Flying J 279 open to the public?
Yes. Flying J 279 is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Flying J 279?
Flying J 279 is at 769 East Frontage Road, Rio Rico, AZ 85648. Its coordinates are 31.43084, -110.96205.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 404579, 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, “Flying J 279, Rio Rico, AZ (AFDC station 404579)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/arizona/flying-j-279-404579 (data as of October 12, 2026).