Port of Benton
AvailableEV charging station in Richland, Washington on the ViaLynk network — 4 DC fast. US DOE AFDC station 469831.
At a glance
Port of Benton is a public EV charging station at 2355 Stevens Dr in Richland, Washington, on the ViaLynk network. It has 4 charging ports (4 DC fast) with CCS connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Sep 18, 2026.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 469831 |
| Network | ViaLynk |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Open date | Sep 18, 2026 |
| 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
- 2355 Stevens Dr
- City
- Richland
- State
- Washington
- ZIP
- 99354
- Coordinates
- 46.31822, -119.28455
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does Port of Benton 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 35% above the Washington average of 3 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: CCS, Combined Charging System — the J1772-based DC fast connector.
How does Port of Benton compare with other stations in Richland?
Richland has 77 charging stations in the DOE registry with 208 ports, the 8th-most of 244 cities and towns in Washington. Port of Benton accounts for 2% of the charging ports in Richland. ViaLynk runs 3 stations in Richland. Statewide, Washington has 3,447 stations and 10,216 ports, the 6th-largest station count of the 51 states and DC. The biggest station in Washington, Pasco Wa Sdc in Pasco, has 144 ports.
Who operates Port of Benton?
ViaLynk operates 1,012 stations in the registry across 35 states, with 616 DC fast and 4,903 Level 2 ports in total. 10 of those stations are in Washington, under 1% of the state's 3,447.
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 Sep 18, 2026, one of 657 stations in Washington with a 2026 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Oct 12, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Port of Benton have?
Port of Benton has 4 charging ports: 4 DC fast.
Does Port of Benton have DC fast charging?
Yes. The registry lists 4 DC fast ports at Port of Benton, with CCS connectors.
What connectors does Port of Benton have?
Port of Benton has CCS connectors.
Is Port of Benton open to the public?
Yes. Port of Benton is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Port of Benton?
Port of Benton is at 2355 Stevens Dr, Richland, WA 99354. Its coordinates are 46.31822, -119.28455.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 469831, 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, “Port of Benton, Richland, WA (AFDC station 469831)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/washington/port-of-benton-469831 (data as of October 12, 2026).