Sam's Restaurant (Fairfield, TX)
AvailableEV charging station in Fairfield, Texas on the Electrify America network — 6 DC fast. US DOE AFDC station 279503.
At a glance
Sam's Restaurant (Fairfield, TX) is a public EV charging station at 425 Interstate 45 Frontage Rd in Fairfield, Texas, on the Electrify America network. It has 6 charging ports (6 DC fast) with CCS connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Jun 22, 2023.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 279503 |
| Network | Electrify America |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Open date | Jun 22, 2023 |
| 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.
Charging network
Operates 1,221 stations in the DOE registry — view the full network →
Location
- Address
- 425 Interstate 45 Frontage Rd
- City
- Fairfield
- State
- Texas
- ZIP
- 75840
- Coordinates
- 31.71802, -96.17613
Within ~15 km
Nearby charging
Tesla Supercharger · Available
What kind of charging does Sam's Restaurant (Fairfield, TX) offer?
Of its 6 ports, 6 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 74% above the Texas average of 3.5 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: CCS, Combined Charging System — the J1772-based DC fast connector.
How does Sam's Restaurant (Fairfield, TX) compare with other stations in Fairfield?
Fairfield has 2 charging stations in the DOE registry with 21 ports. Sam's Restaurant (Fairfield, TX) accounts for 29% of the charging ports in Fairfield. It is the only Electrify America station in Fairfield. 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 Sam's Restaurant (Fairfield, TX)?
The Volkswagen-founded DC fast network along highway corridors. Electrify America operates 1,221 stations in the registry across 48 states, with 6,029 DC fast and 170 Level 2 ports in total. 48 of those stations are in Texas, 1% of the state's 4,155.
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 Jun 22, 2023, one of 589 stations in Texas with a 2023 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Oct 12, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Sam's Restaurant (Fairfield, TX) have?
Sam's Restaurant (Fairfield, TX) has 6 charging ports: 6 DC fast.
Does Sam's Restaurant (Fairfield, TX) have DC fast charging?
Yes. The registry lists 6 DC fast ports at Sam's Restaurant (Fairfield, TX), with CCS connectors.
What connectors does Sam's Restaurant (Fairfield, TX) have?
Sam's Restaurant (Fairfield, TX) has CCS connectors.
Is Sam's Restaurant (Fairfield, TX) open to the public?
Yes. Sam's Restaurant (Fairfield, TX) is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Sam's Restaurant (Fairfield, TX)?
Sam's Restaurant (Fairfield, TX) is at 425 Interstate 45 Frontage Rd, Fairfield, TX 75840. Its coordinates are 31.71802, -96.17613.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 279503, 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, “Sam's Restaurant (Fairfield, TX), Fairfield, TX (AFDC station 279503)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/texas/sam-s-restaurant-fairfield-tx-279503 (data as of October 12, 2026).