Carter Machinery-Richmond (CAT)
AvailableEV charging station in Mechanicsville, Virginia on the Chaevi network — 4 DC fast. US DOE AFDC station 405850.
At a glance
Carter Machinery-Richmond (CAT) is a public EV charging station at 8362 Richfood Rd in Mechanicsville, Virginia, on the Chaevi network. It has 4 charging ports (4 DC fast) with CCS connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Jan 17, 2025.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 405850 |
| Network | Chaevi |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Public site |
| Open date | Jan 17, 2025 |
| 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.
Location
- Address
- 8362 Richfood Rd
- City
- Mechanicsville
- State
- Virginia
- ZIP
- 23116
- Coordinates
- 37.63733, -77.40818
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does Carter Machinery-Richmond (CAT) offer?
Of its 4 ports, 4 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 22% above the Virginia average of 3.3 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: CCS, Combined Charging System — the J1772-based DC fast connector. The site is listed as a public site location.
How does Carter Machinery-Richmond (CAT) compare with other stations in Mechanicsville?
Mechanicsville has 16 charging stations in the DOE registry with 40 ports. Carter Machinery-Richmond (CAT) accounts for 10% of the charging ports in Mechanicsville. It is the only Chaevi station in Mechanicsville. Statewide, Virginia has 2,079 stations and 6,795 ports, the 13th-largest station count of the 51 states and DC. The biggest station in Virginia, Fort Lee in Fort Lee, has 118 ports.
Who operates Carter Machinery-Richmond (CAT)?
Chaevi operates 34 stations in the registry across 11 states, with 124 DC fast and 6 Level 2 ports in total. 1 of those stations are in Virginia, under 1% of the state's 2,079. By port count this is the 10th-biggest Chaevi station in the country.
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 17, 2025, one of 326 stations in Virginia 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 Carter Machinery-Richmond (CAT) have?
Carter Machinery-Richmond (CAT) has 4 charging ports: 4 DC fast.
Does Carter Machinery-Richmond (CAT) have DC fast charging?
Yes. The registry lists 4 DC fast ports at Carter Machinery-Richmond (CAT), with CCS connectors.
What connectors does Carter Machinery-Richmond (CAT) have?
Carter Machinery-Richmond (CAT) has CCS connectors.
Is Carter Machinery-Richmond (CAT) open to the public?
Yes. Carter Machinery-Richmond (CAT) is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Carter Machinery-Richmond (CAT)?
Carter Machinery-Richmond (CAT) is at 8362 Richfood Rd, Mechanicsville, VA 23116. Its coordinates are 37.63733, -77.40818.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 405850, 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, “Carter Machinery-Richmond (CAT), Mechanicsville, VA (AFDC station 405850)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/virginia/carter-machinery-richmond-cat-405850 (data as of October 12, 2026).