Best Western Plus
Temporarily unavailableEV charging station in Austin, Texas, not on a charging network — 2 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 316178.
At a glance
Best Western Plus is a public EV charging station at 2021 Cheddar Loop Rd in Austin, Texas, not attached to a charging network. It has 2 charging ports (2 Level 2) with J1772 connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as temporarily unavailable, open since Oct 26, 2023.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 316178 |
| Network | Non-networked |
| Status | Temporarily unavailable (T) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Hotel |
| Open date | Oct 26, 2023 |
| Last updated at source | Feb 2, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- J1772 — The standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
Pricing: Free
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does Best Western Plus 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 42% below the Texas average of 3.5 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: J1772, the standard Level 1/2 AC connector. Pricing as reported to the registry: “Free”. The site is listed as a hotel location.
How does Best Western Plus compare with other stations in Austin?
Austin has 725 charging stations in the DOE registry with 1,961 ports, the most of 424 cities and towns in Texas. Best Western Plus accounts for under 1% of the charging ports in Austin. Statewide, Texas has 4,155 stations and 14,335 ports, the 5th-largest station count of the 51 states and DC. The biggest station in Texas, Bryan Tx Sdc in Bryan, has 122 ports.
Who operates Best Western Plus?
Best Western Plus is listed as non-networked: its chargers are not run through a charging-network account. Texas has 300 non-networked stations, 7% of its total.
What does the “Temporarily unavailable” status mean?
“Temporarily unavailable” means the station exists but is reported as temporarily out of service. Its access code is public, meaning it is listed as open to any driver. It opened on Oct 26, 2023, one of 589 stations in Texas with a 2023 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Feb 2, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Best Western Plus have?
Best Western Plus has 2 charging ports: 2 Level 2.
Does Best Western Plus have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 2 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does Best Western Plus have?
Best Western Plus has J1772 connectors.
Is charging at Best Western Plus free?
Pricing as reported to the DOE registry: Free.
Is Best Western Plus open to the public?
Yes. Best Western Plus is listed with public access, and its status is temporarily unavailable.
Where is Best Western Plus?
Best Western Plus is at 2021 Cheddar Loop Rd, Austin, TX 78728. Its coordinates are 30.44647, -97.66896.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 316178, 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, “Best Western Plus, Austin, TX (AFDC station 316178)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/texas/best-western-plus-316178 (data as of October 12, 2026).