The Big Dipper
AvailableEV charging station in Prospect, Connecticut on the FLO network — 2 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 307399.
At a glance
The Big Dipper is a public EV charging station at 91 Waterbury Rd. in Prospect, Connecticut, on the FLO network. It has 2 charging ports (2 Level 2) with J1772 connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Aug 17, 2023.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 307399 |
| Network | FLO |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Open date | Aug 17, 2023 |
| Last updated at source | Oct 12, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- J1772 — The standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
Pricing: not listed in the DOE registry.
Location
- Address
- 91 Waterbury Rd.
- City
- Prospect
- State
- Connecticut
- ZIP
- 06712
- Coordinates
- 41.51636, -72.98838
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does The Big Dipper 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.
How does The Big Dipper compare with other stations in Prospect?
Prospect has 1 charging station in the DOE registry with 2 ports. It is the only FLO station in Prospect. 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 The Big Dipper?
FLO operates 1,246 stations in the registry across 40 states, with 179 DC fast and 2,934 Level 2 ports in total. 89 of those stations are in Connecticut, 5% of the state's 1,807.
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 Aug 17, 2023, one of 452 stations in Connecticut with a 2023 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Oct 12, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does The Big Dipper have?
The Big Dipper has 2 charging ports: 2 Level 2.
Does The Big Dipper have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 2 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does The Big Dipper have?
The Big Dipper has J1772 connectors.
Is The Big Dipper open to the public?
Yes. The Big Dipper is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is The Big Dipper?
The Big Dipper is at 91 Waterbury Rd., Prospect, CT 06712. Its coordinates are 41.51636, -72.98838.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 307399, 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, “The Big Dipper, Prospect, CT (AFDC station 307399)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/connecticut/the-big-dipper-307399 (data as of October 12, 2026).