Amherst Middle School
AvailableEV charging station in Amherst, Massachusetts on the ChargePoint network — 2 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 161877.
At a glance
Amherst Middle School is a public EV charging station at 170 Chestnut St in Amherst, Massachusetts, on the ChargePoint network. It has 2 charging ports (2 Level 2) with J1772 connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Jun 12, 2020.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 161877 |
| Network | ChargePoint |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Public |
| Open date | Jun 12, 2020 |
| Last updated at source | Oct 12, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- J1772 — The standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
Pricing: not listed in the DOE registry.
Location
- Address
- 170 Chestnut St
- City
- Amherst
- State
- Massachusetts
- ZIP
- 01002
- Coordinates
- 42.38433, -72.51143
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does Amherst Middle School 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 24% below the Massachusetts average of 2.6 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: J1772, the standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
How does Amherst Middle School compare with other stations in Amherst?
Amherst has 47 charging stations in the DOE registry with 104 ports, the 15th-most of 331 cities and towns in Massachusetts. Amherst Middle School accounts for 2% of the charging ports in Amherst. ChargePoint runs 44 stations in Amherst. 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 Amherst Middle School?
The largest US charging network by station count — mostly Level 2 at workplaces, retail and municipal sites. ChargePoint operates 48,998 stations in the registry across 52 states, with 5,017 DC fast and 83,427 Level 2 ports in total. 3,740 of those stations are in Massachusetts, 76% 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 Jun 12, 2020, one of 314 stations in Massachusetts with a 2020 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Oct 12, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Amherst Middle School have?
Amherst Middle School has 2 charging ports: 2 Level 2.
Does Amherst Middle School have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 2 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does Amherst Middle School have?
Amherst Middle School has J1772 connectors.
Is Amherst Middle School open to the public?
Yes. Amherst Middle School is listed with public access, and its status is available.
Where is Amherst Middle School?
Amherst Middle School is at 170 Chestnut St, Amherst, MA 01002. Its coordinates are 42.38433, -72.51143.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 161877, 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, “Amherst Middle School, Amherst, MA (AFDC station 161877)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/massachusetts/amherst-middle-school-161877 (data as of October 12, 2026).