Columbia Ford Kia
234 Willimantic Rd, Columbia, CT 06237
- Max power
- Up to 24 kW
- DC fast
- Charging ports
- 3
- CCS1, J1772
- Price
- Free
- No charging fee listed
- Hours
- 24/7
- Open all day
Columbia Ford Kia is a DC fast-charging station run by Independent at 234 Willimantic Rd in Columbia, CT. It has 3 charging ports with CCS1 and J1772 connectors and delivers up to 24 kw. Charging is free, and the site is open 24 hours a day.
How long will charging take?
10% to 80%, 77 kWh battery
~159min
Range added in 15 minutes
~17mi
Estimates for a typical long-range EV. Real times depend on your car's maximum charging rate, battery temperature, state of charge and whether power is shared between neighbouring stalls. How charging speed works
Connectors and compatibility
CCS1
1 port · 24 kW
DC fast
The DC fast-charging plug used by most non-Tesla EVs sold in North America before 2025.
Works with: Ford Mustang Mach-E, Chevrolet Bolt and Equinox EV, Hyundai Ioniq 5/6, Kia EV6/EV9, VW ID.4, BMW i4/iX, Rivian, Lucid and most other EVs. Teslas can use it with a CCS adapter.
J1772
2 ports · 7 kW
AC
The universal Level 2 AC plug in North America.
Works with: Every non-Tesla EV and plug-in hybrid. Teslas charge with the J1772 adapter that ships with the car.
Pricing
Free
Network listing: “Free”
Location and access
- Address
- 234 Willimantic Rd
Columbia, CT 06237 - Coordinates
- 41.72050, -72.28476
- Hours
- 24/7
- Phone
- 860-228-2886
- On site
- Restrooms24/7 Access
Questions drivers ask
How fast is Columbia Ford Kia?
It delivers up to 24 kW (estimated from the network's typical hardware). A typical 77 kWh EV charging from 10% to 80% here needs roughly 159 minutes, though your car's own charging curve, battery temperature and shared power can change that.
How much does it cost to charge at Columbia Ford Kia?
Charging is listed as free. Parking fees or time limits may still apply.
What plugs does Columbia Ford Kia have?
1 × CCS1 (Combined Charging System) up to 24 kW; 2 × J1772 (Type 1) up to 7 kW.
Is Columbia Ford Kia open 24/7?
Yes, the network lists it as open 24 hours a day.
Source: U.S. Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC), station ID 221096. Last confirmed by the network on Jun 12, 2026; opened Jun 6, 2022.