Delaware Welcome Center and Travel Plaza
530 John F Kennedy Memorial Hwy, Newark, DE 19702
- Max power
- 18 kW
- Level 2
- Charging ports
- 2
- J1772
- Price
- Free
- No charging fee listed
- Hours
- 24/7
- Open all day
Delaware Welcome Center and Travel Plaza is a Level 2 station run by Independent at 530 John F Kennedy Memorial Hwy in Newark, DE. It has 2 charging ports with J1772 connectors and delivers up to 18 kw. Charging is free, and the site is open 24 hours a day.
How long will charging take?
Range added per hour
~38mi
10% to 80%, 77 kWh battery
~5.2hours
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 · 18 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
- 530 John F Kennedy Memorial Hwy
Newark, DE 19702 - Coordinates
- 39.66077, -75.69349
- Finding the chargers
- Located behind the Welcome Center in the truck stop area in the southwest section of the southbound side.
- Hours
- 24/7
- Phone
- 302-731-8599
- On site
- Restrooms24/7 Access
Questions drivers ask
How fast is Delaware Welcome Center and Travel Plaza?
It is a Level 2 station delivering up to 18 kW, which adds roughly 38 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 Delaware Welcome Center and Travel Plaza?
Charging is listed as free. Parking fees or time limits may still apply.
What plugs does Delaware Welcome Center and Travel Plaza have?
2 × J1772 (Type 1) up to 18 kW.
Is Delaware Welcome Center and Travel Plaza 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 62939. Last confirmed by the network on Feb 12, 2024; opened Aug 1, 2014.