University of Connecticut - Avery Point
AvailableEV charging station in Groton, Connecticut, not on a charging network — 2 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 79638.
At a glance
University of Connecticut - Avery Point is a public EV charging station at 1084 Shennecossett Rd in Groton, 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 Oct 16, 2016.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 79638 |
| Network | Non-networked |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | College campus |
| Open date | Oct 16, 2016 |
| Last updated at source | Apr 29, 2025 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- J1772 — The standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
Pricing: Free
Location
- Address
- 1084 Shennecossett Rd
- City
- Groton
- State
- Connecticut
- ZIP
- 06340
- Coordinates
- 41.31772, -72.06599
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does University of Connecticut - Avery Point 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 college campus location.
How does University of Connecticut - Avery Point compare with other stations in Groton?
Groton has 35 charging stations in the DOE registry with 107 ports, the 11th-most of 165 cities and towns in Connecticut. University of Connecticut - Avery Point accounts for 2% of the charging ports in Groton. 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 University of Connecticut - Avery Point?
University of Connecticut - Avery Point 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 16, 2016, one of 54 stations in Connecticut with a 2016 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Apr 29, 2025.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does University of Connecticut - Avery Point have?
University of Connecticut - Avery Point has 2 charging ports: 2 Level 2.
Does University of Connecticut - Avery Point have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 2 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does University of Connecticut - Avery Point have?
University of Connecticut - Avery Point has J1772 connectors.
Is charging at University of Connecticut - Avery Point free?
Pricing as reported to the DOE registry: Free.
Is University of Connecticut - Avery Point open to the public?
Yes. University of Connecticut - Avery Point is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is University of Connecticut - Avery Point?
University of Connecticut - Avery Point is at 1084 Shennecossett Rd, Groton, CT 06340. Its coordinates are 41.31772, -72.06599.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 79638, 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, “University of Connecticut - Avery Point, Groton, CT (AFDC station 79638)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/connecticut/university-of-connecticut-avery-point-79638 (data as of October 12, 2026).