SWTCH Energy
AvailableEV charging station in Irvine, California on the SWTCH network — 2 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 420038.
At a glance
SWTCH Energy is a public EV charging station at 2 Venture in Irvine, California, on the SWTCH network. It has 2 charging ports (2 Level 2) with J1772 connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Jun 25, 2025.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 420038 |
| Network | SWTCH |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Parking lot |
| Open date | Jun 25, 2025 |
| Last updated at source | Feb 2, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- J1772 — The standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
Pricing: Free
Location
- Address
- 2 Venture
- City
- Irvine
- State
- California
- ZIP
- 92618
- Coordinates
- 33.65943, -117.75105
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does SWTCH Energy offer?
Of its 2 ports, 2 are Level 2. Level 2 ports are 240-volt AC chargers, typically used where a car is parked for an hour or more. That is about half of the California average of 3.7 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: J1772, the standard Level 1/2 AC connector. Pricing as reported to the registry: “Free”. The site is listed as a parking lot location.
How does SWTCH Energy compare with other stations in Irvine?
Irvine has 812 charging stations in the DOE registry with 1,938 ports, the 3rd-most of 812 cities and towns in California. SWTCH Energy accounts for under 1% of the charging ports in Irvine. SWTCH runs 2 stations in Irvine. Statewide, California has 21,814 stations and 81,788 ports, the largest station count of the 51 states and DC. The biggest station in California, Viejas Casino and Resort in Alpine, has 432 ports.
Who operates SWTCH Energy?
SWTCH operates 657 stations in the registry across 32 states, with 318 DC fast and 2,390 Level 2 ports in total. 35 of those stations are in California, under 1% of the state's 21,814.
What does the “Available” status mean?
“Available” means the station is open and in service according to the DOE registry. Its access code is public, meaning it is listed as open to any driver. It opened on Jun 25, 2025, one of 2,781 stations in California with a 2025 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Feb 2, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does SWTCH Energy have?
SWTCH Energy has 2 charging ports: 2 Level 2.
Does SWTCH Energy have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 2 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does SWTCH Energy have?
SWTCH Energy has J1772 connectors.
Is charging at SWTCH Energy free?
Pricing as reported to the DOE registry: Free.
Is SWTCH Energy open to the public?
Yes. SWTCH Energy is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is SWTCH Energy?
SWTCH Energy is at 2 Venture, Irvine, CA 92618. Its coordinates are 33.65943, -117.75105.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 420038, weekly full pull.
About this data
Source: US Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) station registry, as published October 12, 2026 — ChargeCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: ChargeCensus, “SWTCH Energy, Irvine, CA (AFDC station 420038)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/california/swtch-energy-420038 (data as of October 12, 2026).