Here is an overview of affordable electric vehicle charging locations across Bridgeport, Hartford, and New Haven in Connecticut:

Bridgeport

Home Depot – 1065 East Main St, Bridgeport, CT 06608 – (203) 333-2880 – Offers free EV charging stations for customers.

Stew Leonard’s – 1100 East Main St, Bridgeport, CT 06608 – (203) 337-3307 – Grocery store provides free charging stalls.

Bridgeport Public Library – 925 Broad St, Bridgeport, CT 06604 – (203) 576-7400 – Free EV charging available for library patrons.

University of Bridgeport – 126 Park Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604 – (203) 576-4000 – Multiple charging stations on campus, some available for public use.

Bridgeport Hospital – 267 Grant St, Bridgeport, CT 06610 – (203) 384-3000 – Offers EV charging stations. Validation may be required.

Beardsley Zoo – 1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06610 – (203) 394-6565 – EV charging stations available in the zoo parking lot. Check for applicable fees.

Fairfield University – 1073 N Benson Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824 – About 15 minutes from Bridgeport. Free charging stations open to public.

Westfield Trumbull Mall – 5065 Main St, Trumbull, CT 06611 – About 10 minutes from Bridgeport. Free EV charging in lot.

Hartford

Westfarms Mall – 500 Westfarms Mall, Farmington, CT 06032 – About 15 minutes outside Hartford. Offers free EV charging.

IKEA New Haven – 450 Sargent Dr, New Haven, CT 06511 – (203) 891-6122 – Store offers free EV charging stations. About 25 minutes from Hartford.

Tanger Outlets – 314 Flat Rock Pl, Westbrook, CT 06498 – (860) 399-8909 – Free Volta charging stations available at this outlet mall around 20 minutes from Hartford.

Downtown Hartford Parking Garages – multiple garages with hourly fee-based charging stations.

Busnell Parking Garage – 150 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06103

Mat Garage – 155 Church St, Hartford, CT 06103

Hartford Public Library – 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103 – (860) 695-6300 – Free EV charging for patrons available at multiple library branches.

Whole Foods Market – 45 Glastonbury Blvd, Glastonbury, CT 06033 – (860) 659-9700 – Store provides free EV chargers. About 15 minutes east of Hartford.

Yale University – 149 Elm St, New Haven, CT 06510 – (203) 432-4771 – Numerous charging stations on campus, some available for public use. About 45 minutes south of Hartford.

University of Hartford – 200 Bloomfield Ave, West Hartford, CT 06117 – (860) 768-4100 – Free EV charging stations open to the public on campus.

New Haven

IKEA New Haven – 450 Sargent Dr, New Haven, CT 06511 – (203) 891-6122 – Store offers free EV charging stations for customers.

Yale-New Haven Hospital – 20 York Street, New Haven, CT 06510 – (203) 688-4242 – EV charging is available in the hospital parking garage. May require validation.

International Skating Center of Connecticut – 105 Ethan Allen Hwy, Milford, CT 06460 – (203) 882-6123 – This ice rink about 15 minutes from New Haven provides free EV charging.

Albertus Magnus College – 700 Prospect St, New Haven, CT 06511 – (203) 873-4700 – Free EV charging stations available for public use on campus.

Gateway Community College – 20 Church St, New Haven, CT 06510 – (203) 285-2000 – Offers charging stations in parking garage, free for students/staff.

New Haven Free Public Library – 133 Elm St, New Haven, CT 06510 – (203) 946-8117 – Free EV charging available for patrons.

Westfield Meriden – 470 Lewis Ave, Meriden, CT 06451 – (203) 235-1196 – Large mall around 15 minutes north of New Haven with free charging stations.

Palisades Center – 3450 Candlewood Rd, Milford, CT 06460 – (203) 301-1258 – Shopping center about 20 minutes northwest of New Haven with free Volta EV chargers.

Housatonic Community College – 900 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport, CT 06604 – (203) 332-5000 – Open charging stations available at this community college campus around 30 minutes southwest of New Haven.

This covers some of the main free and affordable charging options located at retail stores, malls, colleges, libraries, and other spots around Bridgeport, Hartford, and New Haven. Apps like PlugShare can help find more charging station locations. Let me know if you would like me to expand on any part of this overview!