Capitol Riverfront
861 New Jersey Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
- Max power
- 8.6 kW
- Level 2
- Charging ports
- 6
- J1772
- Price
- Free
- No charging fee listed
- Hours
- 24/7
- Open all day
Capitol Riverfront is a Level 2 station run by Blink at 861 New Jersey Ave SE in Washington, DC. It has 6 charging ports with J1772 connectors and delivers up to 8.6 kw. Charging is free, and the site is open 24 hours a day.
How long will charging take?
Range added per hour
~28mi
10% to 80%, 77 kWh battery
~7hours
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
6 ports · 9 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
- 861 New Jersey Ave SE
Washington, DC 20003 - Coordinates
- 38.88033, -77.00574
- Hours
- 24/7
- Phone
- 888-998-2546
- Network
- Blink
- On site
- 24/7 Access
Questions drivers ask
How fast is Capitol Riverfront?
It is a Level 2 station delivering up to 9 kW, which adds roughly 28 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 Capitol Riverfront?
Charging is listed as free. Parking fees or time limits may still apply.
What plugs does Capitol Riverfront have?
6 × J1772 (Type 1) up to 9 kW.
Is Capitol Riverfront 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 223387. Last confirmed by the network on Oct 11, 2026; opened Jul 12, 2022.