280 Western Ave
AvailableEV charging station in Allston, Massachusetts on the AmpUp network — 26 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 415868.
At a glance
280 Western Ave is a public EV charging station at 280 Western Ave in Allston, Massachusetts, on the AmpUp network. It has 26 charging ports (26 Level 2) with J1772 connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Aug 30, 2024.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 415868 |
| Network | AmpUp |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Facility | Other |
| Open date | Aug 30, 2024 |
| Last updated at source | Oct 2, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- J1772 — The standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
Pricing: $0.30 per kWh
Location
- Address
- 280 Western Ave
- City
- Allston
- State
- Massachusetts
- ZIP
- 02134
- Coordinates
- 42.36306, -71.13430
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does 280 Western Ave offer?
Of its 26 ports, 26 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 9.8 times the Massachusetts average of 2.6 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: J1772, the standard Level 1/2 AC connector. Pricing as reported to the registry: “$0.30 per kWh”. The site is listed as a other location.
How does 280 Western Ave compare with other stations in Allston?
Allston has 7 charging stations in the DOE registry with 63 ports. 280 Western Ave accounts for 41% of the charging ports in Allston. AmpUp runs 2 stations in Allston. Statewide, Massachusetts has 4,921 stations and 13,009 ports, the 3rd-largest station count of the 51 states and DC. The biggest station in Massachusetts, Avalon Quincy Adams in Quincy, has 83 ports.
Who operates 280 Western Ave?
AmpUp operates 1,322 stations in the registry across 47 states, with 18 DC fast and 5,339 Level 2 ports in total. 198 of those stations are in Massachusetts, 4% of the state's 4,921.
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 Aug 30, 2024, one of 833 stations in Massachusetts with a 2024 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Oct 2, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does 280 Western Ave have?
280 Western Ave has 26 charging ports: 26 Level 2.
Does 280 Western Ave have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 26 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does 280 Western Ave have?
280 Western Ave has J1772 connectors.
Is charging at 280 Western Ave free?
Pricing as reported to the DOE registry: $0.30 per kWh.
Is 280 Western Ave open to the public?
Yes. 280 Western Ave is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is 280 Western Ave?
280 Western Ave is at 280 Western Ave, Allston, MA 02134. Its coordinates are 42.36306, -71.13430.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 415868, 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, “280 Western Ave, Allston, MA (AFDC station 415868)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/massachusetts/280-western-ave-415868 (data as of October 12, 2026).