The Gem Theater
AvailableEV charging station in Bethel, Maine, not on a charging network — 2 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 183264.
At a glance
The Gem Theater is a public EV charging station at 48 Cross St in Bethel, Maine, not attached to a charging network. It has 2 charging ports (2 Level 2) with J1772 connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Jan 11, 2021.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 183264 |
| Network | Non-networked |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Parking lot |
| Open date | Jan 11, 2021 |
| Last updated at source | Feb 2, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- J1772 — The standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
Pricing: not listed in the DOE registry.
Location
- Address
- 48 Cross St
- City
- Bethel
- State
- Maine
- ZIP
- 04217
- Coordinates
- 44.41094, -70.79196
Within ~15 km
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- Elm St Lot Charger #12 ports
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What kind of charging does The Gem Theater 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: J1772, the standard Level 1/2 AC connector. The site is listed as a parking lot location.
How does The Gem Theater compare with other stations in Bethel?
Bethel has 9 charging stations in the DOE registry with 21 ports, the 18th-most of 136 cities and towns in Maine. The Gem Theater accounts for 10% of the charging ports in Bethel. 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 The Gem Theater?
The Gem Theater is listed as non-networked: its chargers are not run through a charging-network account. Maine has 140 non-networked stations, 20% of its total.
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 Jan 11, 2021, one of 59 stations in Maine with a 2021 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Feb 2, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does The Gem Theater have?
The Gem Theater has 2 charging ports: 2 Level 2.
Does The Gem Theater have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 2 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does The Gem Theater have?
The Gem Theater has J1772 connectors.
Is The Gem Theater open to the public?
Yes. The Gem Theater is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is The Gem Theater?
The Gem Theater is at 48 Cross St, Bethel, ME 04217. Its coordinates are 44.41094, -70.79196.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 183264, 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, “The Gem Theater, Bethel, ME (AFDC station 183264)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/maine/the-gem-theater-183264 (data as of October 12, 2026).