Cloninger Ford of Hickory
AvailableEV charging station in Hickory, North Carolina on the Red E network — 2 DC fast. US DOE AFDC station 400679.
At a glance
Cloninger Ford of Hickory is a public EV charging station at 1241 US Hwy 70 SE in Hickory, North Carolina, on the Red E network. It has 2 charging ports (2 DC fast) with CCS connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Apr 22, 2025.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 400679 |
| Network | Red E |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Public site |
| Open date | Apr 22, 2025 |
| Last updated at source | Oct 12, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- CCS — Combined Charging System — the J1772-based DC fast connector.
Pricing: not listed in the DOE registry.
Location
- Address
- 1241 US Hwy 70 SE
- City
- Hickory
- State
- North Carolina
- ZIP
- 28602
- Coordinates
- 35.71046, -81.31358
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does Cloninger Ford of Hickory offer?
Of its 2 ports, 2 are DC fast. DC fast ports deliver direct current straight to the battery and are the ones used for quick stops on longer trips. That is about 37% below the North Carolina average of 3.2 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: CCS, Combined Charging System — the J1772-based DC fast connector. The site is listed as a public site location.
How does Cloninger Ford of Hickory compare with other stations in Hickory?
Hickory has 11 charging stations in the DOE registry with 40 ports. Cloninger Ford of Hickory accounts for 5% of the charging ports in Hickory. It is the only Red E station in Hickory. Statewide, North Carolina has 2,050 stations and 6,462 ports, the 15th-largest station count of the 51 states and DC. The biggest station in North Carolina, Fort Bragg in Fayettville, has 138 ports.
Who operates Cloninger Ford of Hickory?
Red E operates 1,105 stations in the registry across 47 states, with 2,240 DC fast and 2,633 Level 2 ports in total. 14 of those stations are in North Carolina, under 1% of the state's 2,050.
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 Apr 22, 2025, one of 328 stations in North Carolina with a 2025 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Oct 12, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Cloninger Ford of Hickory have?
Cloninger Ford of Hickory has 2 charging ports: 2 DC fast.
Does Cloninger Ford of Hickory have DC fast charging?
Yes. The registry lists 2 DC fast ports at Cloninger Ford of Hickory, with CCS connectors.
What connectors does Cloninger Ford of Hickory have?
Cloninger Ford of Hickory has CCS connectors.
Is Cloninger Ford of Hickory open to the public?
Yes. Cloninger Ford of Hickory is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Cloninger Ford of Hickory?
Cloninger Ford of Hickory is at 1241 US Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC 28602. Its coordinates are 35.71046, -81.31358.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 400679, 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, “Cloninger Ford of Hickory, Hickory, NC (AFDC station 400679)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/north-carolina/cloninger-ford-of-hickory-400679 (data as of October 12, 2026).