Premier Kia
AvailableEV charging station in Branford, Connecticut, not on a charging network — 1 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 79943.
At a glance
Premier Kia is a public EV charging station at 205 N Main St in Branford, Connecticut, not attached to a charging network. It has 1 charging port (1 Level 2) with J1772 connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Oct 1, 2016.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 79943 |
| Network | Non-networked |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Car dealership |
| Open date | Oct 1, 2016 |
| Last updated at source | Feb 2, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- J1772 — The standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
Pricing: Free
Location
- Address
- 205 N Main St
- City
- Branford
- State
- Connecticut
- ZIP
- 06405
- Coordinates
- 41.28989, -72.80932
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does Premier Kia offer?
Of its 1 port, 1 is 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 67% below the Connecticut average of 3.1 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: J1772, the standard Level 1/2 AC connector. Pricing as reported to the registry: “Free”. The site is listed as a car dealership location.
How does Premier Kia compare with other stations in Branford?
Branford has 26 charging stations in the DOE registry with 52 ports, the 19th-most of 165 cities and towns in Connecticut. Premier Kia accounts for 2% of the charging ports in Branford. 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 Premier Kia?
Premier Kia 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 Oct 1, 2016, one of 54 stations in Connecticut with a 2016 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Feb 2, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Premier Kia have?
Premier Kia has 1 charging port: 1 Level 2.
Does Premier Kia have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its one port is Level 2.
What connectors does Premier Kia have?
Premier Kia has J1772 connectors.
Is charging at Premier Kia free?
Pricing as reported to the DOE registry: Free.
Is Premier Kia open to the public?
Yes. Premier Kia is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Premier Kia?
Premier Kia is at 205 N Main St, Branford, CT 06405. Its coordinates are 41.28989, -72.80932.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 79943, 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, “Premier Kia, Branford, CT (AFDC station 79943)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/connecticut/premier-kia-79943 (data as of October 12, 2026).