Big Y
AvailableEV charging station in Cheshire, Connecticut, not on a charging network — 2 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 76258.
At a glance
Big Y is a public EV charging station at 1021 Main St in Cheshire, Connecticut, not attached to a charging network. It has 2 charging ports (2 Level 2) with J1772 connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since May 18, 2016.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 76258 |
| Network | Non-networked |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Grocery store |
| Open date | May 18, 2016 |
| Last updated at source | Apr 14, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- J1772 — The standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
Pricing: not listed in the DOE registry.
Location
- Address
- 1021 Main St
- City
- Cheshire
- State
- Connecticut
- ZIP
- 06410
- Coordinates
- 41.47627, -72.90752
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does Big Y 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 35% below the Connecticut average of 3.1 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: J1772, the standard Level 1/2 AC connector. The site is listed as a grocery store location.
How does Big Y compare with other stations in Cheshire?
Cheshire has 13 charging stations in the DOE registry with 40 ports. Big Y accounts for 5% of the charging ports in Cheshire. Statewide, Connecticut has 1,807 stations and 5,527 ports, the 18th-largest station count of the 51 states and DC. The biggest station in Connecticut, 18 Dock St in Stamford, has 46 ports.
Who operates Big Y?
Big Y is listed as non-networked: its chargers are not run through a charging-network account. Connecticut has 338 non-networked stations, 19% of its total.
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 May 18, 2016, one of 54 stations in Connecticut with a 2016 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Apr 14, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Big Y have?
Big Y has 2 charging ports: 2 Level 2.
Does Big Y have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 2 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does Big Y have?
Big Y has J1772 connectors.
Is Big Y open to the public?
Yes. Big Y is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Big Y?
Big Y is at 1021 Main St, Cheshire, CT 06410. Its coordinates are 41.47627, -72.90752.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 76258, 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, “Big Y, Cheshire, CT (AFDC station 76258)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/connecticut/big-y-76258 (data as of October 12, 2026).