Stearns ford
AvailableEV charging station in Burlington, North Carolina on the Red E network — 2 DC fast · 2 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 448214.
At a glance
Stearns ford is a public EV charging station at 602 Alamance rd. in Burlington, North Carolina, on the Red E network. It has 4 charging ports (2 DC fast · 2 Level 2) with J1772 and CCS connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Dec 22, 2025.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 448214 |
| Network | Red E |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Public site |
| Open date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Last updated at source | Oct 12, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- J1772 — The standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
- CCS — Combined Charging System — the J1772-based DC fast connector.
Pricing: not listed in the DOE registry.
Location
- Address
- 602 Alamance rd.
- City
- Burlington
- State
- North Carolina
- ZIP
- 27215
- Coordinates
- 36.07178, -79.46697
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does Stearns ford offer?
Of its 4 ports, 2 are DC fast and 2 are Level 2. DC fast ports deliver direct current straight to the battery and are the ones used for quick stops on longer trips. 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 2 connector types: J1772, the standard Level 1/2 AC connector; CCS, Combined Charging System — the J1772-based DC fast connector. The site is listed as a public site location.
How does Stearns ford compare with other stations in Burlington?
Burlington has 12 charging stations in the DOE registry with 51 ports. Stearns ford accounts for 8% of the charging ports in Burlington. It is the only Red E station in Burlington. 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 Stearns ford?
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 Dec 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 Stearns ford have?
Stearns ford has 4 charging ports: 2 DC fast · 2 Level 2.
Does Stearns ford have DC fast charging?
Yes. The registry lists 2 DC fast ports at Stearns ford, with CCS connectors.
What connectors does Stearns ford have?
Stearns ford has J1772 and CCS connectors.
Is Stearns ford open to the public?
Yes. Stearns ford is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Stearns ford?
Stearns ford is at 602 Alamance rd., Burlington, NC 27215. Its coordinates are 36.07178, -79.46697.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 448214, 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, “Stearns ford, Burlington, NC (AFDC station 448214)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/north-carolina/stearns-ford-448214 (data as of October 12, 2026).