Franklin Tower
AvailableEV charging station in Washington, District of Columbia on the Blink network — 2 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 354756.
At a glance
Franklin Tower is a public EV charging station at 1401 I Street NW in Washington, District of Columbia, 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 Nov 14, 2022.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 354756 |
| Network | Blink |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Open date | Nov 14, 2022 |
| Last updated at source | Oct 12, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- J1772 — The standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
Pricing: not listed in the DOE registry.
Location
- Address
- 1401 I Street NW
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20005
- Coordinates
- 38.90144, -77.03220
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does Franklin Tower 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 43% below the District of Columbia average of 3.5 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: J1772, the standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
How does Franklin Tower compare with other stations in Washington?
Washington has 392 charging stations in the DOE registry with 1,365 ports, the most of 4 cities and towns in District of Columbia. Franklin Tower accounts for under 1% of the charging ports in Washington. Blink runs 122 stations in Washington. Statewide, District of Columbia has 396 stations and 1,386 ports, the 38th-largest station count of the 51 states and DC. The biggest station in District of Columbia, Washington, DC - Wisconsin Avenue (Floor G3, G4) - Tesla Destination in Washington, has 34 ports.
Who operates Franklin Tower?
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. 122 of those stations are in District of Columbia, 31% of the state's 396.
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 Nov 14, 2022, one of 39 stations in District of Columbia with a 2022 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Oct 12, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Franklin Tower have?
Franklin Tower has 2 charging ports: 2 Level 2.
Does Franklin Tower have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 2 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does Franklin Tower have?
Franklin Tower has J1772 connectors.
Is Franklin Tower open to the public?
Yes. Franklin Tower is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Franklin Tower?
Franklin Tower is at 1401 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20005. Its coordinates are 38.90144, -77.03220.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 354756, 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, “Franklin Tower, Washington, DC (AFDC station 354756)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/district-of-columbia/franklin-tower-354756 (data as of October 12, 2026).