United States Postal Service
AvailableEV charging station in Essex, Connecticut on the AmpUp network — 2 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 169701.
At a glance
United States Postal Service is a public EV charging station at 12 Main St in Essex, Connecticut, on the AmpUp network. It has 2 charging ports (2 Level 2) with J1772 connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Dec 1, 2020.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 169701 |
| Network | AmpUp |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Municipal government |
| Open date | Dec 1, 2020 |
| Last updated at source | Feb 2, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- J1772 — The standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
Pricing: Free
Location
- Address
- 12 Main St
- City
- Essex
- State
- Connecticut
- ZIP
- 06426
- Coordinates
- 41.35260, -72.38996
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does United States Postal Service 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. Pricing as reported to the registry: “Free”. The site is listed as a municipal government location.
How does United States Postal Service compare with other stations in Essex?
Essex has 2 charging stations in the DOE registry with 4 ports. United States Postal Service accounts for 50% of the charging ports in Essex. AmpUp runs 2 stations in Essex. 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 United States Postal Service?
AmpUp operates 1,322 stations in the registry across 47 states, with 18 DC fast and 5,339 Level 2 ports in total. 178 of those stations are in Connecticut, 10% 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 Dec 1, 2020, one of 37 stations in Connecticut with a 2020 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Feb 2, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does United States Postal Service have?
United States Postal Service has 2 charging ports: 2 Level 2.
Does United States Postal Service have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 2 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does United States Postal Service have?
United States Postal Service has J1772 connectors.
Is charging at United States Postal Service free?
Pricing as reported to the DOE registry: Free.
Is United States Postal Service open to the public?
Yes. United States Postal Service is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is United States Postal Service?
United States Postal Service is at 12 Main St, Essex, CT 06426. Its coordinates are 41.35260, -72.38996.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 169701, 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, “United States Postal Service, Essex, CT (AFDC station 169701)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/connecticut/united-states-postal-service-169701 (data as of October 12, 2026).