SMECO - Port Tobacco Recreation Center
AvailableEV charging station in La Plata, Maryland on the SWTCH network — 2 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 190191.
At a glance
SMECO - Port Tobacco Recreation Center is a public EV charging station at 8190 Port Tobacco Rd in La Plata, Maryland, on the SWTCH network. It has 2 charging ports (2 Level 2) with J1772 connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since May 27, 2021.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 190191 |
| Network | SWTCH |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Rec Sports Facility |
| Open date | May 27, 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
- 8190 Port Tobacco Rd
- City
- La Plata
- State
- Maryland
- ZIP
- 20677
- Coordinates
- 38.50986, -77.03783
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does SMECO - Port Tobacco Recreation Center 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. The site is listed as a rec sports facility location.
How does SMECO - Port Tobacco Recreation Center compare with other stations in La Plata?
La Plata has 4 charging stations in the DOE registry with 8 ports. SMECO - Port Tobacco Recreation Center accounts for 25% of the charging ports in La Plata. SWTCH runs 4 stations in La Plata. 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 SMECO - Port Tobacco Recreation Center?
SWTCH operates 657 stations in the registry across 32 states, with 318 DC fast and 2,390 Level 2 ports in total. 292 of those stations are in Maryland, 16% of the state's 1,866.
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 May 27, 2021, one of 233 stations in Maryland 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 SMECO - Port Tobacco Recreation Center have?
SMECO - Port Tobacco Recreation Center has 2 charging ports: 2 Level 2.
Does SMECO - Port Tobacco Recreation Center have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 2 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does SMECO - Port Tobacco Recreation Center have?
SMECO - Port Tobacco Recreation Center has J1772 connectors.
Is SMECO - Port Tobacco Recreation Center open to the public?
Yes. SMECO - Port Tobacco Recreation Center is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is SMECO - Port Tobacco Recreation Center?
SMECO - Port Tobacco Recreation Center is at 8190 Port Tobacco Rd, La Plata, MD 20677. Its coordinates are 38.50986, -77.03783.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 190191, 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, “SMECO - Port Tobacco Recreation Center, La Plata, MD (AFDC station 190191)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/maryland/smeco-port-tobacco-recreation-center-190191 (data as of October 12, 2026).