Center of Excellence Ashburn (For Testing Purpose Only)
21660 Red Rum drive, Ashburn, VA 20147
- Max power
- 400 kW
- Ultra-fast DC
- Charging ports
- 43
- CCS1, CHAdeMO, J1772, NACS
- Price
- Price not listed
- Per network listing
- Hours
- 24/7
- Open all day
Center of Excellence Ashburn (For Testing Purpose Only) is a DC fast-charging station run by Electrify America at 21660 Red Rum drive in Ashburn, VA. It has 43 charging ports with CCS1, CHAdeMO, J1772 and NACS connectors and delivers up to 400 kw. Pricing is set by the network app, and the site is open 24 hours a day.
How long will charging take?
10% to 80%, 77 kWh battery
~30min
Range added in 15 minutes
~90mi
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
CHAdeMO
4 ports · 50 kW
DC fast
An older Japanese DC standard, being phased out in North America; usually capped near 50 kW.
Works with: Nissan Leaf (all years) and Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Few new vehicles use it.
CCS1
48 ports · 400 kW
DC fast
The DC fast-charging plug used by most non-Tesla EVs sold in North America before 2025.
Works with: Ford Mustang Mach-E, Chevrolet Bolt and Equinox EV, Hyundai Ioniq 5/6, Kia EV6/EV9, VW ID.4, BMW i4/iX, Rivian, Lucid and most other EVs. Teslas can use it with a CCS adapter.
NACS
14 ports · 400 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
1 port · 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
Price not listed
Prices can vary by time of day and membership. The Electrify America app shows the live rate before you start.
Location and access
- Address
- 21660 Red Rum drive
Ashburn, VA 20147 - Coordinates
- 39.01715, -77.47913
- Hours
- 24/7
- Phone
- 833-632-2778
- Network
- Electrify America
- On site
- 24/7 Access
Questions drivers ask
How fast is Center of Excellence Ashburn (For Testing Purpose Only)?
It delivers up to 400 kW. A typical 77 kWh EV charging from 10% to 80% here needs roughly 30 minutes, though your car's own charging curve, battery temperature and shared power can change that.
How much does it cost to charge at Center of Excellence Ashburn (For Testing Purpose Only)?
Electrify America has not published a fixed price for this site. Rates are shown in the Electrify America app or on the charger screen before you start a session.
What plugs does Center of Excellence Ashburn (For Testing Purpose Only) have?
4 × CHAdeMO up to 50 kW; 48 × CCS1 (Combined Charging System) up to 400 kW; 14 × NACS (SAE J3400) up to 400 kW; 1 × J1772 (Type 1) up to 7 kW.
Is Center of Excellence Ashburn (For Testing Purpose Only) 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 207376. Last confirmed by the network on Oct 11, 2026; opened Mar 1, 2022.