If you’re cruising around near Prosper, Texas, in an electric vehicle, it’s important you know exactly where to find EV charging stations. Since electric vehicle technology is still relatively new, you can’t drive your car too far without a charge, so being aware of where you can stop to recharge your battery is even more essential than it is for drivers of gas-fueled vehicles.
Unfortunately, there aren’t any electric vehicle charging stations in Prosper itself, but here’s our list of places to charge near Prosper, plus a handy guide to understanding the specifics of charging stations.
Celina Light Farms Charging Station
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Located in the nearby town of Celina at 1234 Homestead Court, this ChargePoint station offers a Level 2 J1772 (AC) 6.6-kW 27-amp port. This little station is open all day, every day, and there’s no need to pay for the electricity. It’s hidden away in the parking lot of The Nook, a local cocktail and market cafe. So if you’re out and about, you can charge your car and grab a bite to eat at the same time.
Cinemark Frisco Charging Station
About 4 miles from Prosper at 6969 U.S. Highway 380, you’ll find the Volta-serviced Cinemark Frisco EV charging station. This station offers six Level 2 ports at no charge (pun intended) that charge at a rate of 6.7 kW. You’ll find this station near the Cinemark Dine-In Theater, Kitchen, and Bar, so you can watch a movie or have dinner while charging up your vehicle.
Aubrey Walgreens EVgo Charging Station
The Walgreens located at 26731 U.S. Highway 380 in the nearby town of Aubrey features a lovely EVgo charging station in its parking lot. It’s open 24 hours and has a single Level 3 125-amp 50-kW port and a single Level 2 7.2-kW port. If you use the pay-as-you-go option, you’ll pay 30 cents a minute for the faster Level 3 charger, while EVgo memberships lower your rate to between 25 and 27 cents a minute, with the option to reserve ports. If you want to subscribe to EVgo for membership benefits, that option is available on the EVgo website.
Electrify America Charging Station
Going to Walmart? Then you can charge your car while you’re shopping. The Walmart in Denton has a charging station serviced by Electrify America featuring six Level 3 ports. If you want to use these super-fast plugins, you’ll have to pay a fee, which varies between 16 and 32 cents a minute depending on the speed you choose. If you go there often, you could opt for a membership, which comes at a reasonable price and lowers your charging fee to between 12 and 24 cents a minute.
The station is open 24 hours a day, and you can find it at 2750 W. University.
North Lakes Park Charging Station
Also located in Denton, the North Lakes Park charging station is serviced by ChargePoint. It’s in the parking lot of North Lakes Park, making it convenient to charge your car while you play tennis or golf. The charging station is simple but reliable, offering two Level 2 J1772 27-amp 6.5-kW ports at a cost of $2.40 per hour. It’s a great place to walk the dog or let the kids run free while you fill up your vehicle. You can find North Lakes Park at 2001 W. Windsor Drive.
YMCA Frisco Charging Station
At the local Frisco YMCA, you’ll find a small EV charging station maintained by the Blink network. This station has three Level 2 80-amp 19.2-kW ports, which you can use for a fee of 49 cents per kilowatt. The station is open for use 24 hours a day and located at 3415 Main St. So if you have a YMCA membership, you can go take a class or workout, all while your car’s battery fills up again.
North Branch Library Charging Station
A library is one of those places where it’s easy to go in and spend hours looking at books and doing research. Take advantage of the time you spend at the library to charge your car. Denton’s North Branch Library offers a ChargePoint charging station in its parking lot, which you can find at 3020 N. Locust St. The station sports two Level 2 27-amp 6.5-kW ports, which are offered at $2.40 per hour. It’s available all day, every day, including when the library isn’t open.
Understanding the Charging Station
With all this talk about kilowatts and levels and amps, you might be in need of some clarification. So, what do the kilowatts and amps of a charging station mean when it comes to charging your car? Charging station levels are assigned based on charging speed. There are three levels of charging stations:
- Level 1: Uses 120-volt AC power.
- Level 2: Uses 240-volt AC power.
- Level 3: Uses 480-volt DC power.
If you want to determine how fast the station will charge your car, simply look at the level and the amps. Multiply the voltage of the level by the amps of the charging station, then divide by 1,000. That will tell you how many kilowatts of charge you’ll get per hour. So if the port is Level 2 with 25 amps, your vehicle will charge at a rate of 6 kW an hour. If your battery is 42 kW, it’ll take seven hours to get it fully charged.
There are lots of places to charge your electric vehicle around Prosper, Texas. Many of these stations are free, while a few offer faster charges at a price. Most are right next to restaurants, parks, or grocery stores, so you can run your errands or enjoy yourself while your car recharges. There’s no need to sit around just because you need to recharge your EV. Now you can take advantage of these stations and explore the area around Prosper at the same time.
Are you looking for a new vehicle to explore in? Then come visit us today at Longo Toyota of Prosper to see the amazing and efficient vehicles we have lined up. You can also send us a message or give us a call — we’re happy to answer any questions you may have.
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