Walmart 1773 (Newport News, VA)
AvailableEV charging station in Newport News, Virginia on the Electrify America network — 10 DC fast. US DOE AFDC station 169947.
At a glance
Walmart 1773 (Newport News, VA) is a public EV charging station at 12401 Jefferson Ave. in Newport News, Virginia, on the Electrify America network. It has 10 charging ports (10 DC fast) with CHAdeMO and CCS connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Dec 5, 2020.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 169947 |
| Network | Electrify America |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Open date | Dec 5, 2020 |
| Last updated at source | Oct 12, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- CHAdeMO — Legacy DC fast connector (Nissan Leaf era).
- 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
- 12401 Jefferson Ave.
- City
- Newport News
- State
- Virginia
- ZIP
- 23602
- Coordinates
- 37.11959, -76.50742
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does Walmart 1773 (Newport News, VA) offer?
Of its 10 ports, 10 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 3.1 times the Virginia average of 3.3 ports per station. The registry lists 2 connector types: CHAdeMO, Legacy DC fast connector (Nissan Leaf era); CCS, Combined Charging System — the J1772-based DC fast connector.
How does Walmart 1773 (Newport News, VA) compare with other stations in Newport News?
Newport News has 40 charging stations in the DOE registry with 185 ports, the 14th-most of 228 cities and towns in Virginia. Walmart 1773 (Newport News, VA) accounts for 5% of the charging ports in Newport News. It is the only Electrify America station in Newport News. 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 Walmart 1773 (Newport News, VA)?
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. 37 of those stations are in Virginia, 2% 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 Dec 5, 2020, one of 88 stations in Virginia with a 2020 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Oct 12, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Walmart 1773 (Newport News, VA) have?
Walmart 1773 (Newport News, VA) has 10 charging ports: 10 DC fast.
Does Walmart 1773 (Newport News, VA) have DC fast charging?
Yes. The registry lists 10 DC fast ports at Walmart 1773 (Newport News, VA), with CHAdeMO and CCS connectors.
What connectors does Walmart 1773 (Newport News, VA) have?
Walmart 1773 (Newport News, VA) has CHAdeMO and CCS connectors.
Is Walmart 1773 (Newport News, VA) open to the public?
Yes. Walmart 1773 (Newport News, VA) is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Walmart 1773 (Newport News, VA)?
Walmart 1773 (Newport News, VA) is at 12401 Jefferson Ave., Newport News, VA 23602. Its coordinates are 37.11959, -76.50742.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 169947, 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, “Walmart 1773 (Newport News, VA), Newport News, VA (AFDC station 169947)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/virginia/walmart-1773-newport-news-va-169947 (data as of October 12, 2026).