Sonesta Essential Hotels - Tesla Destination
AvailableEV charging station in Van Buren, Arkansas on the Tesla Destination network — 2 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 251027.
At a glance
Sonesta Essential Hotels - Tesla Destination is a public EV charging station at 3131 Cloverleaf St in Van Buren, Arkansas, on the Tesla Destination network. It has 2 charging ports (2 Level 2) with NACS (Tesla) connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Sep 26, 2022.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 251027 |
| Network | Tesla Destination |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Open date | Sep 26, 2022 |
| Last updated at source | Aug 27, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- NACS (Tesla) — The North American Charging Standard connector.
Pricing: Free
Charging network
Operates 4,513 stations in the DOE registry — view the full network →
Location
- Address
- 3131 Cloverleaf St
- City
- Van Buren
- State
- Arkansas
- ZIP
- 72956
- Coordinates
- 35.44411, -94.32087
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does Sonesta Essential Hotels - Tesla Destination offer?
Of its 2 ports, 2 are Level 2. Level 2 ports are 240-volt AC chargers, typically used where a car is parked for an hour or more. That is about 29% below the Arkansas average of 2.8 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: NACS (Tesla), the North American Charging Standard connector. Pricing as reported to the registry: “Free”.
How does Sonesta Essential Hotels - Tesla Destination compare with other stations in Van Buren?
Van Buren has 2 charging stations in the DOE registry with 8 ports. Sonesta Essential Hotels - Tesla Destination accounts for 25% of the charging ports in Van Buren. It is the only Tesla Destination station in Van Buren. Statewide, Arkansas has 423 stations and 1,185 ports, the 37th-largest station count of the 51 states and DC. The biggest station in Arkansas, NARA Parking Deck in Bentonville, has 24 ports.
Who operates Sonesta Essential Hotels - Tesla Destination?
Tesla's Level 2 destination chargers at hotels, restaurants and resorts. Tesla Destination operates 4,513 stations in the registry across 51 states, with 18,149 Level 2 ports in total. 49 of those stations are in Arkansas, 12% of the state's 423.
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 26, 2022, one of 57 stations in Arkansas with a 2022 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Aug 27, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Sonesta Essential Hotels - Tesla Destination have?
Sonesta Essential Hotels - Tesla Destination has 2 charging ports: 2 Level 2.
Does Sonesta Essential Hotels - Tesla Destination have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 2 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does Sonesta Essential Hotels - Tesla Destination have?
Sonesta Essential Hotels - Tesla Destination has NACS (Tesla) connectors.
Is charging at Sonesta Essential Hotels - Tesla Destination free?
Pricing as reported to the DOE registry: Free.
Is Sonesta Essential Hotels - Tesla Destination open to the public?
Yes. Sonesta Essential Hotels - Tesla Destination is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Sonesta Essential Hotels - Tesla Destination?
Sonesta Essential Hotels - Tesla Destination is at 3131 Cloverleaf St, Van Buren, AR 72956. Its coordinates are 35.44411, -94.32087.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 251027, 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, “Sonesta Essential Hotels - Tesla Destination, Van Buren, AR (AFDC station 251027)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/arkansas/sonesta-essential-hotels-tesla-destination-251027 (data as of October 12, 2026).