United States Postal Service
12 Main St, Essex, CT 06426
- Max power
- 7.2 kW
- Level 2
- Charging ports
- 2
- J1772
- Price
- Free
- No charging fee listed
- Hours
- 24/7
- Open all day
United States Postal Service is a Level 2 station run by Ampup at 12 Main St in Essex, CT. It has 2 charging ports with J1772 connectors and delivers up to 7.2 kw. Charging is free, and the site is open 24 hours a day.
How long will charging take?
Range added per hour
~24mi
10% to 80%, 77 kWh battery
~8.3hours
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
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
- 12 Main St
Essex, CT 06426 - Coordinates
- 41.35260, -72.38996
- Hours
- 24/7
- Phone
- 860-767-8476
- Network
- Ampup
- On site
- 24/7 Access
Questions drivers ask
How fast is United States Postal Service?
It is a Level 2 station delivering up to 7 kW, which adds roughly 24 miles of range per hour. It suits charging while you shop, work or stay overnight rather than a quick road-trip stop.
How much does it cost to charge at United States Postal Service?
Charging is listed as free. Parking fees or time limits may still apply.
What plugs does United States Postal Service have?
2 × J1772 (Type 1) up to 7 kW.
Is United States Postal Service 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 169701. Last confirmed by the network on Jun 6, 2025; opened Dec 1, 2020.