Prairie Ridge Ecostation
AvailableEV charging station in Raleigh, North Carolina on the ViaLynk network — 2 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 350442.
At a glance
Prairie Ridge Ecostation is a public EV charging station at 1671 Gold Star Dr in Raleigh, North Carolina, on the ViaLynk network. It has 2 charging ports (2 Level 2) with J1772 connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Jul 12, 2024.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 350442 |
| Network | ViaLynk |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Open date | Jul 12, 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
- 1671 Gold Star Dr
- City
- Raleigh
- State
- North Carolina
- ZIP
- 27607
- Coordinates
- 35.81225, -78.71458
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does Prairie Ridge Ecostation 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 37% below the North Carolina average of 3.2 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: J1772, the standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
How does Prairie Ridge Ecostation compare with other stations in Raleigh?
Raleigh has 218 charging stations in the DOE registry with 584 ports, the 2nd-most of 259 cities and towns in North Carolina. Prairie Ridge Ecostation accounts for under 1% of the charging ports in Raleigh. ViaLynk runs 2 stations in Raleigh. 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 Prairie Ridge Ecostation?
ViaLynk operates 1,012 stations in the registry across 35 states, with 616 DC fast and 4,903 Level 2 ports in total. 15 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 Jul 12, 2024, one of 328 stations in North Carolina 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 Prairie Ridge Ecostation have?
Prairie Ridge Ecostation has 2 charging ports: 2 Level 2.
Does Prairie Ridge Ecostation have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 2 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does Prairie Ridge Ecostation have?
Prairie Ridge Ecostation has J1772 connectors.
Is Prairie Ridge Ecostation open to the public?
Yes. Prairie Ridge Ecostation is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Prairie Ridge Ecostation?
Prairie Ridge Ecostation is at 1671 Gold Star Dr, Raleigh, NC 27607. Its coordinates are 35.81225, -78.71458.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 350442, 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, “Prairie Ridge Ecostation, Raleigh, NC (AFDC station 350442)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/north-carolina/prairie-ridge-ecostation-350442 (data as of October 12, 2026).