The Box
AvailableEV charging station in Richmond, Virginia on the AmpUp network — 6 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 319418.
At a glance
The Box is a public EV charging station at 501 Decatur St in Richmond, Virginia, on the AmpUp network. It has 6 charging ports (6 Level 2) with J1772 connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Jun 6, 2023.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 319418 |
| Network | AmpUp |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Open date | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Last updated at source | Oct 2, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- J1772 — The standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
Pricing: $0.25 per kWh
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does The Box offer?
Of its 6 ports, 6 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 84% above the Virginia average of 3.3 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: J1772, the standard Level 1/2 AC connector. Pricing as reported to the registry: “$0.25 per kWh”.
How does The Box compare with other stations in Richmond?
Richmond has 171 charging stations in the DOE registry with 466 ports, the 2nd-most of 228 cities and towns in Virginia. The Box accounts for 1% of the charging ports in Richmond. AmpUp runs 3 stations in Richmond. 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 The Box?
AmpUp operates 1,322 stations in the registry across 47 states, with 18 DC fast and 5,339 Level 2 ports in total. 13 of those stations are in Virginia, under 1% of the state's 2,079.
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 6, 2023, one of 297 stations in Virginia with a 2023 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Oct 2, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does The Box have?
The Box has 6 charging ports: 6 Level 2.
Does The Box have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 6 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does The Box have?
The Box has J1772 connectors.
Is charging at The Box free?
Pricing as reported to the DOE registry: $0.25 per kWh.
Is The Box open to the public?
Yes. The Box is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is The Box?
The Box is at 501 Decatur St, Richmond, VA 23224. Its coordinates are 37.52000, -77.44000.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 319418, 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, “The Box, Richmond, VA (AFDC station 319418)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/virginia/the-box-319418 (data as of October 12, 2026).