Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC)
AvailableEV charging station in Edgewater, Maryland, not on a charging network — 2 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 41230.
At a glance
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) is a private EV charging station at 647 Contees Wharf Rd in Edgewater, 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 May 1, 2011.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 41230 |
| Network | Non-networked |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Private |
| Facility | Research facility |
| Open date | May 1, 2011 |
| 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
- 647 Contees Wharf Rd
- City
- Edgewater
- State
- Maryland
- ZIP
- 21037
- Coordinates
- 38.89365, -76.53937
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) 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 research facility location.
How does Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) compare with other stations in Edgewater?
Edgewater has 5 charging stations in the DOE registry with 16 ports. Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) accounts for 13% of the charging ports in Edgewater. 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 Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC)?
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) 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 private, meaning use is restricted, for example to a fleet, employees or residents. It opened on May 1, 2011, one of 22 stations in Maryland with a 2011 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Feb 2, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) have?
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) has 2 charging ports: 2 Level 2.
Does Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 2 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) have?
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) has J1772 connectors.
Is Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) open to the public?
No. Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) is listed with private access.
Where is Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC)?
Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) is at 647 Contees Wharf Rd, Edgewater, MD 21037. Its coordinates are 38.89365, -76.53937.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 41230, 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, “Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC), Edgewater, MD (AFDC station 41230)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/maryland/smithsonian-environmental-research-center-serc-41230 (data as of October 12, 2026).