This charging station is located in the parking lot opposite New Sarum Brewing. The parking area is…read morevery nicely shaded and is next to a small park. That makes me a fan. Did I mention that there is currently (pun) no fee for the charging? Correct, it's free! [Review 1131 of 2024 - 3626 in North Carolina - 22155 overall]

Located in the parking area of Central Piedmont Community College Levine Campus, it is farthest to…read morethe west but in the front row next to the building. The charger has two of the usual J-1772 plugs at 6.6 kW. The charging station is completely free to use and you might be able to reach the wifi network of the community college from the parking area. Depending on the angle, there might even be some shade. There are restrooms inside the college but nothing else nearby. Note that the parking lot is not open 24 hours. When the college is closed, the gates to enter/exit the lot are secured. [Review 16899 overall - 3227 in North Carolina - 414 of 2022.]

Located in the parking lot of the Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, this EV charging station is not…read morefree. It is $1 for the first four hours and then it is $5 per hour. There are two chargers and they are each 6.6 kW. There is little within walking distance other than the community college. The chargers are not in the shade. [Review 14402 overall, 1727 of 2020, number 2727 in North Carolina.]

This charging station is located on the second level of the parking deck at Atherton Mill. Go up…read morethe ramp, make one u-turn and it is at the far end from the ramp against the back wall. There are stairs nearby to get back to ground level. There are two chargers. Both are "Level 2, J1772, 6.6 kW". And they're FREE! Lots nearby to do while you wait for the juice to flow into your EV. I'd recommend fried chicken at The Eagle Food & Beer Hall https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-eagle-food-and-beer-hall-charlotte?hrid=KPUUoodmqq_rwZcCNY3y0w or get a cortado at Not Just Coffee https://www.yelp.com/biz/not-just-coffee-atherton-mill-charlotte?hrid=Kcb7XMwHWwbava9R9WMCGw. If shopping is more your speed, Savory Spice Shop https://www.yelp.com/biz/savory-spice-shop-charlotte?hrid=oyfNM0h44JrkNcIbLHLUnQ or Free People https://www.yelp.com/biz/free-people-charlotte?hrid=RKOvo6qXfzXdzHoWd5Xpuw. Atherton MIll https://www.yelp.com/biz/atherton-mill-charlotte-2?hrid=1Hxhe_bUexVnvLL06icHbg has a bunch of other stuff, too! I didn't check for a wifi network while I was here. [Review 16508 overall - 3161 in North Carolina - 16 of 2022.]

This charging station is located on the ground floor of the Design Center Parking Garage…read morehttps://www.yelp.com/biz/design-center-parking-garage-charlotte?hrid=NC17gp1MY6tod910hH-n0Q which is not free access. As well, this is a "preferred" parking so the charging is only free for the first hour after that it is $4 per hour. There are two J-1772 plugs here that are Level 2 chargers at 6.6 kW. The parking deck is available 24 hours. There are three parking spaces dedicated for EVs though only two plugs. One space is marked as handicapped parking only. The Design Center is nearby with Shake Shack https://www.yelp.com/biz/shake-shack-charlotte-6, Hawkers Asian Street Food https://www.yelp.com/biz/hawkers-asian-street-food-charlotte-charlotte, Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams https://www.yelp.com/biz/jenis-splendid-ice-creams-charlotte-2?hrid=R-E-T4GrZSbF6tqCQttwJg and the Barcelona Wine Barhttps://www.yelp.com/biz/barcelona-wine-bar-charlotte-charlotte-2 plus more. [Review 16892 overall - 3221 in North Carolina - 407 of 2022.]

This EV charging station is located in the parking lot of EnergyUnited, a local electrical utility…read moreprovider. It is accessible 24 hours as it is not behind the security gate. There are two connections here with the usual port. While the charging station is in the shade, there is absolutely nothing nearby to do while you're charging. No shopping, no restaurants, there isn't even a park nearby. There is no wifi from the building. When I stopped in, the pricing is $0.14 per kWh and the parking is free. [Review 17307 overall - 3294 in North Carolina - 825 of 2022.]

This charging station is located in the parking lot of University Volvo Cars…read morehttps://www.yelp.com/biz/university-volvo-charlotte who are also dealers for the PoleStar electric vehicles. The ChargePoint is in the customer parking area near the service bay. There are two J-1772 plugs on this one station and a second "Volvo" station with a single plug. They seem to be free. Two parking spaces are not designated for electric vehicles but one of them is marked for handicapped parking only. You might be able to get on the dealership's free wifi. There isn't much else immediately close other than a one-star rated extended stay hotel https://www.yelp.com/biz/intown-suites-charlotte-6 and the Golden Corral across Tryon https://www.yelp.com/biz/golden-corral-buffet-and-grill-charlotte. [Review 16933 overall - 3255 in North Carolina - 449 of 2022.]

This free charging station is located in the parking lot of Charlotte's first Whole Foods market…read morehttps://www.yelp.com/biz/whole-foods-market-charlotte-charlotte-2?hrid=tlLmzeCMJ-ZPNoXA6NJN2A. It's a "green" company so I would expect them to support an EV charger. The charging station is located on the outside level of the parking deck, in front of the store. It has two Level 2 J1772 connections, both at 6.6 kW. They are free and the parking here is also free. Other than the Whole Foods, there are several restaurants within a short walk including Burger King, Rusty Bucket, Cafe Monte, Harpers and Baoding. The Sharon Corners shopping center has retail stores and of course the huge Southpark mall is not far. The parking area where the charger is located is not shaded. [Review 16863 overall - 3197 in North Carolina - 376 of 2022.]

There are four charging stations here in the parking deck of the LYNX I-485 Station. Great for…read morecommuters, they are currently priced as "free" and there do not appear to be any restrictions. The chargers are located to the left as you enter the parking deck and are on the ground floor. Two are dedicated handicapped parking spaces and the others are just behind them on the center wall. These are also dedicated EV only parking. I don't know if they'll remain free, but they're free for now. The spots are in the parking deck so they're shaded and the parking deck is open 24 hours. There is a Steak 'n Shake https://www.yelp.com/biz/steak-n-shake-charlotte-4?hrid=DoYnENVk9fLFyeYoTsfWSw one block away if you need a snack while your car is charging. [Review 16858 overall - 3192 in North Carolina - 371 of 2022.]

This free EV charging station is located in the Berewick Town Center and there's a lot there to…read morekeep you occupied while you're waiting for the electrons to flow. This shopping center has the Harris Teeter supermarket https://www.yelp.com/biz/harris-teeter-charlotte-62?hrid=KXqqBKNaWK3RGDqJClD1Rw, Italian https://www.yelp.com/biz/enricos-charlotte, Poke https://www.yelp.com/biz/island-fin-pok%C3%A9-company-south-charlotte-2, Jersey Mike's https://www.yelp.com/biz/jersey-mikes-subs-charlotte-22?hrid=Y0j2XggUFqwFnJcgEW7txw&utm_campaign=www_review_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=(direct), pet supplies https://www.yelp.com/biz/petpeople-charlotte-11 and even an urgent care. The charging station is located next to the pharmacy drive through. It has two Level 2 chargers with the J1772 connectors at 6.6 kW. They are free. The parking area is not shaded. [Review 16878 overall - 3207 in North Carolina - 391 of 2022.]