Saltwater Suites
605 N Topsail Dr, Surf City, NC 28445
- Max power
- Up to 50 kW
- DC fast
- Charging ports
- 4
- J1772, NACS
- Price
- Paid
- Per network listing
- Hours
- See hours
- 8am-6am daily; for guest use only
Saltwater Suites is a DC fast-charging station run by Independent at 605 N Topsail Dr in Surf City, NC. It has 4 charging ports with J1772 and NACS connectors and delivers up to 50 kw. Listed pricing is Paid, and the site is open 8am-6am daily; for guest use only.
How long will charging take?
10% to 80%, 77 kWh battery
~76min
Range added in 15 minutes
~35mi
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
NACS
4 ports · 50 kW
DC fast
The North American Charging Standard, Tesla's plug, now adopted by most automakers.
Works with: Tesla natively. Ford, GM, Rivian, Hyundai, Kia, Nissan, Mercedes, Volvo and others with a NACS port or an approved adapter, where the site is open to non-Teslas.
J1772
4 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
Paid
Network listing: “$47 per night”
Prices can vary by time of day and membership. The Independent app shows the live rate before you start.
Location and access
- Address
- 605 N Topsail Dr
Surf City, NC 28445 - Coordinates
- 34.43206, -77.53590
- Hours
- 8am-6am daily; for guest use only
- Phone
- 910-886-4818
- On site
- LodgingRestrooms
Questions drivers ask
How fast is Saltwater Suites?
It delivers up to 50 kW (estimated from the network's typical hardware). A typical 77 kWh EV charging from 10% to 80% here needs roughly 76 minutes, though your car's own charging curve, battery temperature and shared power can change that.
How much does it cost to charge at Saltwater Suites?
Independent lists pricing as: $47 per night. Check the Independent app for the current rate before you plug in.
What plugs does Saltwater Suites have?
4 × NACS (SAE J3400) up to 50 kW; 4 × J1772 (Type 1) up to 7 kW.
Is Saltwater Suites open 24/7?
Listed hours: 8am-6am daily; for guest use only.
Source: U.S. Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC), station ID 306546. Last confirmed by the network on Nov 13, 2025; opened Jun 26, 2023.