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Bates College - Tesla Destination

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EV charging station in Lewiston, Maine on the Tesla Destination network — 2 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 168608.

At a glance

Bates College - Tesla Destination is a public EV charging station at 147 Russel St. in Lewiston, Maine, on the Tesla Destination network. It has 2 charging ports (2 Level 2) with NACS (Tesla) connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Dec 31, 2016.

Total ports
2
DC fast
0
Level 2
2
Access
Public
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Station record

DOE registry record

FieldValue
AFDC station ID168608
NetworkTesla Destination
StatusAvailable (E)
AccessPublic
Open dateDec 31, 2016
Last updated at sourceAug 27, 2026

Plugs

Connectors & pricing

  • NACS (Tesla) — The North American Charging Standard connector.

Pricing: Free

Charging network

Tesla Destination

Operates 4,513 stations in the DOE registry — view the full network →

Location

Address
147 Russel St.
State
Maine
ZIP
04240
Coordinates
44.10428, -70.19832

Within ~15 km

Nearby charging

What kind of charging does Bates College - Tesla Destination 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 21% below the Maine average of 2.5 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: NACS (Tesla), the North American Charging Standard connector. Pricing as reported to the registry: “Free”.

How does Bates College - Tesla Destination compare with other stations in Lewiston?

Lewiston has 11 charging stations in the DOE registry with 20 ports, the 16th-most of 136 cities and towns in Maine. Bates College - Tesla Destination accounts for 10% of the charging ports in Lewiston. It is the only Tesla Destination station in Lewiston. Statewide, Maine has 694 stations and 1,759 ports, the 27th-largest station count of the 51 states and DC. The biggest station in Maine, USM Parking Garage in Portland, has 58 ports.

Who operates Bates College - Tesla Destination?

Tesla's Level 2 destination chargers at hotels, restaurants and resorts. Tesla Destination operates 4,513 stations in the registry across 51 states, with 18,149 Level 2 ports in total. 50 of those stations are in Maine, 7% of the state's 694.

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 Dec 31, 2016, one of 26 stations in Maine with a 2016 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Aug 27, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How many chargers does Bates College - Tesla Destination have?

Bates College - Tesla Destination has 2 charging ports: 2 Level 2.

Does Bates College - Tesla Destination have DC fast charging?

No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 2 ports are all Level 2.

What connectors does Bates College - Tesla Destination have?

Bates College - Tesla Destination has NACS (Tesla) connectors.

Is charging at Bates College - Tesla Destination free?

Pricing as reported to the DOE registry: Free.

Is Bates College - Tesla Destination open to the public?

Yes. Bates College - Tesla Destination is listed with public access, and its status is available.

Where is Bates College - Tesla Destination?

Bates College - Tesla Destination is at 147 Russel St., Lewiston, ME 04240. Its coordinates are 44.10428, -70.19832.

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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 168608, 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, “Bates College - Tesla Destination, Lewiston, ME (AFDC station 168608)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/maine/bates-college-tesla-destination-168608 (data as of October 12, 2026).