University of Virginia - Central Grounds Garage
400 Emmet St S, Charlottesville, VA 22903
- Max power
- Up to 50 kW
- DC fast
- Charging ports
- 2
- CCS1, J1772
- Price
- $2.00/hr
- Per network listing
- Hours
- See hours
- Garage business hours; maximum session time of four hours
University of Virginia - Central Grounds Garage is a DC fast-charging station run by Independent at 400 Emmet St S in Charlottesville, VA. It has 2 charging ports with CCS1 and J1772 connectors and delivers up to 50 kw. Listed pricing is $2.00/hr.
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
CCS1
1 port · 50 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.
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
$2.00/hr
Network listing: “$2 per hour parking fee”
Prices can vary by time of day and membership. The Independent app shows the live rate before you start.
Location and access
- Address
- 400 Emmet St S
Charlottesville, VA 22903 - Coordinates
- 38.03632, -78.50659
- Finding the chargers
- Located in the Central Grounds Garage
- Hours
- Garage business hours; maximum session time of four hours
- Phone
- 434-924-7231
Questions drivers ask
How fast is University of Virginia - Central Grounds Garage?
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 University of Virginia - Central Grounds Garage?
Independent lists pricing as: $2 per hour parking fee. Check the Independent app for the current rate before you plug in.
What plugs does University of Virginia - Central Grounds Garage have?
1 × CCS1 (Combined Charging System) up to 50 kW; 1 × J1772 (Type 1) up to 7 kW.
Is University of Virginia - Central Grounds Garage open 24/7?
Listed hours: Garage business hours; maximum session time of four hours.
Source: U.S. Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC), station ID 52553. Last confirmed by the network on Oct 11, 2024; opened Apr 26, 2013.