Bear Public Library
AvailableEV charging station in Bear, Delaware on the Blink network — 2 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 216435.
At a glance
Bear Public Library is a public EV charging station at 101 Governors Place in Bear, Delaware, on the Blink network. It has 2 charging ports (2 Level 2) with J1772 connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since May 19, 2021.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 216435 |
| Network | Blink |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Open date | May 19, 2021 |
| Last updated at source | Oct 12, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- J1772 — The standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
Pricing: FREE
Location
- Address
- 101 Governors Place
- City
- Bear
- State
- Delaware
- ZIP
- 19701
- Coordinates
- 39.63546, -75.66017
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does Bear Public Library 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 35% below the Delaware average of 3.1 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: J1772, the standard Level 1/2 AC connector. Pricing as reported to the registry: “FREE”.
How does Bear Public Library compare with other stations in Bear?
Bear has 5 charging stations in the DOE registry with 18 ports, the 14th-most of 33 cities and towns in Delaware. Bear Public Library accounts for 11% of the charging ports in Bear. It is the only Blink station in Bear. Statewide, Delaware has 267 stations and 825 ports, the 44th-largest station count of the 51 states and DC. The biggest station in Delaware, New Castle, DE - Airport Road - Tesla Supercharger in New Castle, has 16 ports.
Who operates Bear Public Library?
Blink Charging's public network — largely Level 2. Blink operates 6,186 stations in the registry across 52 states, with 2,086 DC fast and 21,012 Level 2 ports in total. 67 of those stations are in Delaware, 25% of the state's 267.
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 May 19, 2021, one of 44 stations in Delaware with a 2021 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Oct 12, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Bear Public Library have?
Bear Public Library has 2 charging ports: 2 Level 2.
Does Bear Public Library have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 2 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does Bear Public Library have?
Bear Public Library has J1772 connectors.
Is charging at Bear Public Library free?
Pricing as reported to the DOE registry: FREE.
Is Bear Public Library open to the public?
Yes. Bear Public Library is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Bear Public Library?
Bear Public Library is at 101 Governors Place, Bear, DE 19701. Its coordinates are 39.63546, -75.66017.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 216435, 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, “Bear Public Library, Bear, DE (AFDC station 216435)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/delaware/bear-public-library-216435 (data as of October 12, 2026).