West Friendship Center
AvailableEV charging station in West Friendship, Maryland on the Francis Energy network — 4 DC fast. US DOE AFDC station 460132.
At a glance
West Friendship Center is a public EV charging station at 12800 N Route 144 in West Friendship, Maryland, on the Francis Energy network. It has 4 charging ports (4 DC fast) with CCS connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since May 23, 2026.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 460132 |
| Network | Francis Energy |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Open date | May 23, 2026 |
| Last updated at source | Oct 12, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- CCS — Combined Charging System — the J1772-based DC fast connector.
Pricing: not listed in the DOE registry.
Location
- Address
- 12800 N Route 144
- City
- West Friendship
- State
- Maryland
- ZIP
- 21794
- Coordinates
- 39.30414, -76.95496
Within ~15 km
Nearby charging
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What kind of charging does West Friendship Center offer?
Of its 4 ports, 4 are DC fast. DC fast ports deliver direct current straight to the battery and are the ones used for quick stops on longer trips. That is about 17% above the Maryland average of 3.4 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: CCS, Combined Charging System — the J1772-based DC fast connector.
How does West Friendship Center compare with other stations in West Friendship?
West Friendship has 1 charging station in the DOE registry with 4 ports. It is the only Francis Energy station in West Friendship. 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 West Friendship Center?
Francis Energy operates 182 stations in the registry across 20 states, with 798 DC fast and 231 Level 2 ports in total. 2 of those stations are in Maryland, under 1% 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 23, 2026, one of 96 stations in Maryland with a 2026 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Oct 12, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does West Friendship Center have?
West Friendship Center has 4 charging ports: 4 DC fast.
Does West Friendship Center have DC fast charging?
Yes. The registry lists 4 DC fast ports at West Friendship Center, with CCS connectors.
What connectors does West Friendship Center have?
West Friendship Center has CCS connectors.
Is West Friendship Center open to the public?
Yes. West Friendship Center is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is West Friendship Center?
West Friendship Center is at 12800 N Route 144, West Friendship, MD 21794. Its coordinates are 39.30414, -76.95496.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 460132, 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, “West Friendship Center, West Friendship, MD (AFDC station 460132)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/maryland/west-friendship-center-460132 (data as of October 12, 2026).