Norfolk Botanical Gardens
6700 Azalea Garden Rd, Norfolk, VA 23518
- Max power
- Up to 50 kW
- DC fast
- Charging ports
- 2
- J1772, NACS
- Price
- Free
- No charging fee listed
- Hours
- 24/7
- Open all day
Norfolk Botanical Gardens is a DC fast-charging station run by Independent at 6700 Azalea Garden Rd in Norfolk, VA. It has 2 charging ports with J1772 and NACS connectors and delivers up to 50 kw. Charging is free, and the site is open 24 hours a day.
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
1 port · 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
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
Free
Network listing: “Free”
Location and access
- Address
- 6700 Azalea Garden Rd
Norfolk, VA 23518 - Coordinates
- 36.90492, -76.20964
- Hours
- 24/7
- Phone
- 757-441-5830
- On site
- Outdoor Space24/7 Access
Questions drivers ask
How fast is Norfolk Botanical Gardens?
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 Norfolk Botanical Gardens?
Charging is listed as free. Parking fees or time limits may still apply.
What plugs does Norfolk Botanical Gardens have?
1 × NACS (SAE J3400) up to 50 kW; 1 × J1772 (Type 1) up to 7 kW.
Is Norfolk Botanical Gardens 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 94688. Last confirmed by the network on Oct 13, 2025; opened Nov 26, 2019.