Harvard University
AvailableEV charging station in Allston, Massachusetts, not on a charging network — 16 Level 2. US DOE AFDC station 87841.
At a glance
Harvard University is a private EV charging station at 1 Western Ave in Allston, Massachusetts, not attached to a charging network. It has 16 charging ports (16 Level 2) with J1772 connectors. The US DOE registry lists it as available, open since Jan 1, 2020.
Station record
DOE registry record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| AFDC station ID | 87841 |
| Network | Non-networked |
| Status | Available (E) |
| Access | Private |
| Facility | College campus |
| Open date | Jan 1, 2020 |
| Last updated at source | Aug 20, 2026 |
Plugs
Connectors & pricing
- J1772 — The standard Level 1/2 AC connector.
Pricing: not listed in the DOE registry.
Location
- Address
- 1 Western Ave
- City
- Allston
- State
- Massachusetts
- ZIP
- 02163
- Coordinates
- 42.36416, -71.11830
Within ~15 km
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What kind of charging does Harvard University offer?
Of its 16 ports, 16 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 6.1 times the Massachusetts average of 2.6 ports per station. The registry lists one connector type: J1772, the standard Level 1/2 AC connector. The site is listed as a college campus location. It is flagged as workplace charging.
How does Harvard University compare with other stations in Allston?
Allston has 7 charging stations in the DOE registry with 63 ports. Harvard University accounts for 25% of the charging ports 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 Harvard University?
Harvard University is listed as non-networked: its chargers are not run through a charging-network account. Massachusetts has 288 non-networked stations, 6% 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 Jan 1, 2020, one of 314 stations in Massachusetts with a 2020 open date. The station's record was last updated at the source on Aug 20, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many chargers does Harvard University have?
Harvard University has 16 charging ports: 16 Level 2.
Does Harvard University have DC fast charging?
No. The registry lists no DC fast ports here; its 16 ports are all Level 2.
What connectors does Harvard University have?
Harvard University has J1772 connectors.
Is Harvard University open to the public?
No. Harvard University is listed with private access.
Where is Harvard University?
Harvard University is at 1 Western Ave, Allston, MA 02163. Its coordinates are 42.36416, -71.11830.
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Dataset updated . Source: US DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station 87841, 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, “Harvard University, Allston, MA (AFDC station 87841)”, https://chargecensus.com/stations/massachusetts/harvard-university-87841 (data as of October 12, 2026).