Comfort Inn & Suites
5716 S Van Dorn St, Alexandria, VA 22310
- Max power
- Up to 7.2 kW
- Level 2
- Charging ports
- 2
- J1772
- Price
- Free
- No charging fee listed
- Hours
- 24/7
- Open all day
Comfort Inn & Suites is a Level 2 station run by Independent at 5716 S Van Dorn St in Alexandria, VA. 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
- 5716 S Van Dorn St
Alexandria, VA 22310 - Coordinates
- 38.79495, -77.13738
- Finding the chargers
- Located on Van Dorn St adjacent to the 495 entrance ramp at Exit 173
- Hours
- 24/7for guest use only
- Highway
- Exit 173
- Phone
- 703-540-0112
- On site
- LodgingRestrooms24/7 Access
Questions drivers ask
How fast is Comfort Inn & Suites?
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 Comfort Inn & Suites?
Charging is listed as free. Parking fees or time limits may still apply.
What plugs does Comfort Inn & Suites have?
2 × J1772 (Type 1) up to 7 kW.
Is Comfort Inn & Suites open 24/7?
Yes, the network lists it as open 24 hours a day. Note: for guest use only.
Source: U.S. Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC), station ID 81374. Last confirmed by the network on Nov 13, 2025; opened Jan 10, 2017.