Rankin Upholstery
AvailableEV charging station in Gaithersburg, Maryland, not on a charging network — 2 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 102786.
At a glance
Rankin Upholstery is a public EV charging station at 8021 Cessna Ave in Gaithersburg, Maryland, 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 Sep 1, 2018.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 102786 |
| Network | Non-networked |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Shopping center |
| Open date | Sep 1, 2018 |
| Last updated at source | Jul 27, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- J1772 — The standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
Pricing: Free
Location
- Address
- 8021 Cessna Ave
- City
- Gaithersburg
- State
- Maryland
- ZIP
- 20879
- Coordinates
- 39.17276, -77.16417
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does Rankin Upholstery 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 41% below the Maryland average of 3.4 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: J1772, the standard Level 1/2 AC connector. Pricing as reported to the registry: “Free”. The site is listed as a shopping center location.
How does Rankin Upholstery compare with other stations in Gaithersburg?
Gaithersburg has 34 charging stations in the DOE registry with 107 ports, the 9th-most of 248 cities and towns in Maryland. Rankin Upholstery accounts for 2% of the charging ports in Gaithersburg. Statewide, Maryland has 1,866 stations and 6,365 ports, the 16th-largest station count of the 51 states and DC. The biggest station in Maryland, Aberdeen Proving Grounds in Aberdeen, has 36 ports.
Who operates Rankin Upholstery?
Rankin Upholstery is listed as non-networked: its chargers are not run through a charging-network account. Maryland has 306 non-networked stations, 16% 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 Sep 1, 2018, one of 96 stations in Maryland with a 2018 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Jul 27, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Rankin Upholstery have?
Rankin Upholstery has 2 charging ports: 2 Level 2.
Does Rankin Upholstery have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 2 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does Rankin Upholstery have?
Rankin Upholstery has J1772 connectors.
Is charging at Rankin Upholstery free?
Pricing as reported to the DOE registry: Free.
Is Rankin Upholstery open to the public?
Yes. Rankin Upholstery is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Rankin Upholstery?
Rankin Upholstery is at 8021 Cessna Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20879. Its coordinates are 39.17276, -77.16417.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 102786, 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, “Rankin Upholstery, Gaithersburg, MD (AFDC station 102786)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/maryland/rankin-upholstery-102786 (data as of October 12, 2026).