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EV charging in Hillsborough, NC
Here is what NREL's public data shows about EV charging in Hillsborough, NC. As of NREL AFDC data retrieved July 2026, Hillsborough has 9 public charging stations with 30 Level 2 ports, including 4 DC fast-charging ports for quick top-ups.
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- 9Public stations
- 30Level 2 ports
- 4DC fast ports
- 12%Ports that are DC fast
⚡ 6 stations list free charging
Stations are operated across 4 networks: Non-networked (6), ChargePoint Network (1), Electrify America (1), UNIVERSAL (1).
Connectors on record: J1772 (Level 2) at 8 stations; CCS (J1772 Combo) at 1 station.
Of these stations, 6 list free charging, per NREL's pricing field. Pricing is not recorded for the remaining 3. Always confirm current pricing with the network before you charge.
Notable charging stations
The largest sites by port count, DC fast first. Hillsborough has 9 public stations in all — see the map above.
| Station | Network | Charging | Confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHEETZ 647- Hillsborough, NC 1990 NC 86 S | Electrify America | DC fast 4 DC fast · CCS (J1772 Combo) | July 2026 |
| Eno River Parking Deck 106 Nash and Kollock St | Non-networked | 11 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | September 2025 |
| Orange County - Durham Technical Community College Park & Ride Lot 525 College Park Dr | Non-networked | 6 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | September 2025 |
| Orange County - Motor Pool Fueling Station 600 NC Highway 86 N | Non-networked | 3 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | ⚠ December 2023 |
| PIEDMONT EMC PEMC 2500 NC-86 PEMC Visitor Lot | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | July 2026 |
| Orange County North Campus - Detention Center 1200 US Highway 70 | Non-networked | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | September 2025 |
| Orange County North Campus - Bonnie B. Davis Center 1020 US Highway 70 | Non-networked | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | September 2025 |
| Holiday Inn Express Hillsborough 202 Cardinal Dr | UNIVERSAL | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | ⚠ November 2023 |
| Cedar Grove Community Center 5800 NC Hwy 86 N | Non-networked | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | March 2026 |
⚠ 2 of Hillsborough's 9 stations haven't been re-confirmed by NREL in over 18 months and may be out of service — confirm in the network's app. Spotted something out of date or missing? Report a correction.
What this means
Level 2 is the standard public and home charger (240V) — a few hours for a full charge, fine for shopping, work, or overnight. DC fast charging is the highway kind: 20–40 minutes to most of a charge, but not every station has it.
Connectors are the plug shape. J1772 is the universal Level 2 plug almost every non-Tesla EV uses. CCS and CHAdeMO are DC fast-charging plugs (CHAdeMO is older, mostly older Nissan Leafs). NACS is Tesla's plug, now the emerging US standard — many newer non-Teslas use it or an adapter.
This page summarizes NREL's own station records and is not a live availability map — a charger listed here can still be busy, broken, or behind a gate. Check the network's app before you rely on a specific plug.
Charging at home in Hillsborough?
Most EV owners do the bulk of their charging overnight at home on a Level 2 charger. See our home EV charger buying guide for what to look for and how to match a charger to your car's connector.
EV charging near Hillsborough
Source: U.S. DOE / NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) Station Locator, retrieved July 2026. Public stations only.