The American
AvailableEV charging station in Morris Plains, New Jersey on the Blink network — 4 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 458588.
At a glance
The American is a public EV charging station at 1000 The American Road in Morris Plains, New Jersey, on the Blink network. It has 4 charging ports (4 Level 2) with J1772 connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Oct 21, 2024.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 458588 |
| Network | Blink |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Open date | Oct 21, 2024 |
| 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
- 1000 The American Road
- City
- Morris Plains
- State
- New Jersey
- ZIP
- 07950
- Coordinates
- 40.82458, -74.47176
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does The American offer?
Of its 4 ports, 4 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 11% above the New Jersey average of 3.6 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: J1772, the standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
How does The American compare with other stations in Morris Plains?
Morris Plains has 5 charging stations in the DOE registry with 30 ports. The American accounts for 13% of the charging ports in Morris Plains. It is the only Blink station in Morris Plains. Statewide, New Jersey has 2,287 stations and 8,217 ports, the 9th-largest station count of the 51 states and DC. The biggest station in New Jersey, Kilmer Nj Sdc in Edison, has 150 ports.
Who operates The American?
Blink Charging's public network — largely Level 2. Blink operates 6,186 stations in the registry across 52 states, with 2,086 DC fast and 21,012 Level 2 ports in total. 161 of those stations are in New Jersey, 7% of the state's 2,287.
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 21, 2024, one of 364 stations in New Jersey with a 2024 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Oct 12, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does The American have?
The American has 4 charging ports: 4 Level 2.
Does The American have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 4 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does The American have?
The American has J1772 connectors.
Is The American open to the public?
Yes. The American is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is The American?
The American is at 1000 The American Road, Morris Plains, NJ 07950. Its coordinates are 40.82458, -74.47176.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 458588, 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 American, Morris Plains, NJ (AFDC station 458588)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/new-jersey/the-american-458588 (data as of October 12, 2026).