Preston Ridge
AvailableEV charging station in Hickory, North Carolina on the evGateway network — 4 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 376571.
At a glance
Preston Ridge is a public EV charging station at 2001 Startown Rd in Hickory, North Carolina, on the evGateway network. It has 4 charging ports (4 Level 2) with J1772 connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Jan 28, 2025.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 376571 |
| Network | evGateway |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Open date | Jan 28, 2025 |
| 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
- 2001 Startown Rd
- City
- Hickory
- State
- North Carolina
- ZIP
- 28602
- Coordinates
- 35.69476, -81.29067
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does Preston Ridge 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 27% above 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 Preston Ridge compare with other stations in Hickory?
Hickory has 11 charging stations in the DOE registry with 40 ports. Preston Ridge accounts for 10% of the charging ports in Hickory. It is the only evGateway 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 Preston Ridge?
evGateway operates 481 stations in the registry across 42 states, with 560 DC fast and 2,523 Level 2 ports in total. 8 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 Jan 28, 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 Preston Ridge have?
Preston Ridge has 4 charging ports: 4 Level 2.
Does Preston Ridge have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 4 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does Preston Ridge have?
Preston Ridge has J1772 connectors.
Is Preston Ridge open to the public?
Yes. Preston Ridge is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Preston Ridge?
Preston Ridge is at 2001 Startown Rd, Hickory, NC 28602. Its coordinates are 35.69476, -81.29067.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 376571, 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, “Preston Ridge, Hickory, NC (AFDC station 376571)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/north-carolina/preston-ridge-376571 (data as of October 12, 2026).