SWTCH Energy
AvailableEV charging station in South Portland, Maine on the SWTCH network — 4 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 459450.
At a glance
SWTCH Energy is a public EV charging station at 5 Cottage Rd in South Portland, Maine, on the SWTCH network. It has 4 charging ports (4 Level 2) with J1772 connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Apr 14, 2026.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 459450 |
| Network | SWTCH |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Public site |
| Open date | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Last updated at source | Aug 4, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- J1772 — The standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
Pricing: $0.34 per kWh
Location
- Address
- 5 Cottage Rd
- City
- South Portland
- State
- Maine
- ZIP
- 04106
- Coordinates
- 43.63801, -70.25275
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does SWTCH Energy offer?
Of its 4 ports, 4 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 58% above the Maine average of 2.5 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: J1772, the standard Level 1/2 AC connector. Pricing as reported to the registry: “$0.34 per kWh”. The site is listed as a public site location.
How does SWTCH Energy compare with other stations in South Portland?
South Portland has 27 charging stations in the DOE registry with 57 ports, the 3rd-most of 136 cities and towns in Maine. SWTCH Energy accounts for 7% of the charging ports in South Portland. SWTCH runs 2 stations in South Portland. 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 SWTCH Energy?
SWTCH operates 657 stations in the registry across 32 states, with 318 DC fast and 2,390 Level 2 ports in total. 7 of those stations are in Maine, 1% 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 Apr 14, 2026, one of 65 stations in Maine with a 2026 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Aug 4, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does SWTCH Energy have?
SWTCH Energy has 4 charging ports: 4 Level 2.
Does SWTCH Energy have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 4 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: $0.34 per kWh.
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 5 Cottage Rd, South Portland, ME 04106. Its coordinates are 43.63801, -70.25275.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 459450, 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, South Portland, ME (AFDC station 459450)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/maine/swtch-energy-459450 (data as of October 12, 2026).