SWTCH Energy Inc.
AvailableEV charging station in Silver Spring, Maryland on the SWTCH network — 7 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 341857.
At a glance
SWTCH Energy Inc. is a public EV charging station at 8200 Dixon Ave in Silver Spring, Maryland, on the SWTCH network. It has 7 charging ports (7 Level 2) with J1772 connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Apr 4, 2024.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 341857 |
| Network | SWTCH |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Multi-unit dwelling |
| Open date | Apr 4, 2024 |
| Last updated at source | May 8, 2024 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- J1772 — The standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
Pricing: $1.14 per hour
Location
- Address
- 8200 Dixon Ave
- City
- Silver Spring
- State
- Maryland
- ZIP
- 20910
- Coordinates
- 38.99170, -77.02820
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does SWTCH Energy Inc. offer?
Of its 7 ports, 7 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 twice 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: “$1.14 per hour”. The site is listed as a multi-unit dwelling location.
How does SWTCH Energy Inc. compare with other stations in Silver Spring?
Silver Spring has 67 charging stations in the DOE registry with 225 ports, the 5th-most of 248 cities and towns in Maryland. SWTCH Energy Inc. accounts for 3% of the charging ports in Silver Spring. SWTCH runs 7 stations in Silver Spring. 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 SWTCH Energy Inc.?
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 Apr 4, 2024, one of 167 stations in Maryland with a 2024 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on May 8, 2024.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does SWTCH Energy Inc. have?
SWTCH Energy Inc. has 7 charging ports: 7 Level 2.
Does SWTCH Energy Inc. have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 7 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does SWTCH Energy Inc. have?
SWTCH Energy Inc. has J1772 connectors.
Is charging at SWTCH Energy Inc. free?
Pricing as reported to the DOE registry: $1.14 per hour.
Is SWTCH Energy Inc. open to the public?
Yes. SWTCH Energy Inc. is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is SWTCH Energy Inc.?
SWTCH Energy Inc. is at 8200 Dixon Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Its coordinates are 38.99170, -77.02820.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 341857, 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 Inc., Silver Spring, MD (AFDC station 341857)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/maryland/swtch-energy-inc-341857 (data as of October 12, 2026).