Rio's Spiked Café
357 W Main St, Searsport, ME 04974
- Max power
- Up to 7.2 kW
- Level 2
- Charging ports
- 2
- J1772
- Price
- Free
- No charging fee listed
- Hours
- See hours
- 4pm-8pm W-Sat, 10am-8:30pm Sun
Rio's Spiked Café is a Level 2 station run by EV Connect at 357 W Main St in Searsport, ME. It has 2 charging ports with J1772 connectors and delivers up to 7.2 kw. Charging is free, and the site is open 4pm-8pm W-Sat, 10am-8:30pm Sun.
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 for restaurant patrons”
Location and access
- Address
- 357 W Main St
Searsport, ME 04974 - Coordinates
- 44.43299, -68.95666
- Hours
- 4pm-8pm W-Sat, 10am-8:30pm Sun
- Phone
- 207-548-4016
- Network
- EV Connect
- On site
- Food / RestaurantsRestrooms
Questions drivers ask
How fast is Rio's Spiked Café?
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 Rio's Spiked Café?
Charging is listed as free (Free for restaurant patrons). Parking fees or time limits may still apply.
What plugs does Rio's Spiked Café have?
2 × J1772 (Type 1) up to 7 kW.
Is Rio's Spiked Café open 24/7?
Listed hours: 4pm-8pm W-Sat, 10am-8:30pm Sun.
Source: U.S. Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC), station ID 218083. Last confirmed by the network on Sep 14, 2026; opened May 9, 2022.