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Tesla Destination The Jefferson Hotel

101 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220

Max power
Up to 16 kW
DC fast
Charging ports
3
J1772, NACS
Price
Free
No charging fee listed
Hours
24/7
Open all day

Tesla Destination The Jefferson Hotel is a DC fast-charging station run by Tesla Destination at 101 W Franklin St in Richmond, VA. It has 3 charging ports with J1772 and NACS connectors and delivers up to 16 kw. Charging is free, and the site is open 24 hours a day.

How long will charging take?

10% to 80%, 77 kWh battery

~238min

Range added in 15 minutes

~11mi

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

3 ports · 16 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

3 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
101 W Franklin St
Richmond, VA 23220
Coordinates
37.54382, -77.44494
Hours
24/7Open to Teslas only.
On site
LodgingRestrooms24/7 Access

Questions drivers ask

How fast is Tesla Destination The Jefferson Hotel?

It delivers up to 16 kW (estimated from the network's typical hardware). A typical 77 kWh EV charging from 10% to 80% here needs roughly 238 minutes, though your car's own charging curve, battery temperature and shared power can change that.

How much does it cost to charge at Tesla Destination The Jefferson Hotel?

Charging is listed as free. Parking fees or time limits may still apply.

What plugs does Tesla Destination The Jefferson Hotel have?

3 × NACS (SAE J3400) up to 16 kW; 3 × J1772 (Type 1) up to 7 kW.

Is Tesla Destination The Jefferson Hotel open 24/7?

Yes, the network lists it as open 24 hours a day. Note: Open to Teslas only..

Source: U.S. Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC), station ID 115986. Last confirmed by the network on Aug 27, 2026; opened Jan 8, 2016.